Just a quick glance at any photo of this 1964 Ford Thunderbird would be enough to convince most enthusiasts that there’s something special going on here. However, once you look closer and take it all in, I’m thinking this may truly be one of the nicest fourth-generation T-Birds we’ve run across in a long time. Its rare color combined with the strong condition makes this a very desirable car, so if you’ve been in the market for a mid-sixties personal luxury coupe, this one’s probably worth a close look. It’s located in Waukee, Iowa, and can be spotted here on Facebook Marketplace, where the seller has set his asking price at $17,600. Great find, T.J., and thanks a lot for the tip here!
The seller is the third owner, with his father purchasing this auto from its original buyer, so it hasn’t been passed around much over the past 62 years. One of the first things most eyes will notice is the odd color, a hue Ford produced for only two years called Phoenician Yellow, and it’s known for being rare to come across. This one is described as a complete survivor, so if that’s correct, the exterior remains just as it was when it left the assembly line many decades ago. I’m loving those hubcaps, whitewall tires, and everything else about the outside of this Thunderbird.
Unfortunately, the seller doesn’t provide many interior shots, but the front buckets and passenger-side door panel appear to be nicely preserved.
The one other picture from inside is an important one, and that’s of the odometer. It seems like the owner may have made a mistake in reporting that this one only has 40,365 miles, as the last digit is a tenths reading. The first 5 black numerals represent whole miles, while the last white figure registers only 1/10th, so the actual mileage here is more than likely 104,036 and 5/10.
No shots are provided from under the hood, but the owner confirms that the original 390 V8 is still there, which he also states has been upgraded with a larger camshaft. Even if the mileage is slightly beyond the 100k mark, this is still one gorgeous and highly original example, and I’m guessing somebody will be eager to snatch this one pretty quickly and become owner #4. Any thoughts to share on this unusual Phoenician Yellow 1964 Ford Thunderbird?
From what we can see, it looks like a clean, straightforward T-Bird. I like this generation, especially the interiors. Pulling the car out of the garage to take the pics would have improved the presentation. My folks’ 1964 Fairlane 500 was this color.
Thanks Mike.
Great looking T-Bird. Is it just me though or does the back end look a little low?