Whether you’re selling a car, boasting about your accomplishments, or explaining to your boss why you’re late for work, honesty is always the best policy, and the owner here sounds very forthcoming about some of the issues with his 1964 Ford Thunderbird.  He sums it up by saying that if you’re looking for perfect, this isn’t it.  However, there are plenty of positives to consider here as well, so it’s probably worth checking out if you’re in the market for a mid-sixties personal luxury car to tinker with and enjoy.  Barn Finds reader Curvette found this one here on Craigslist in Ocean Shores, Washington, so we’d like to express our gratitude to him for the tip!  Even with a few things to address, this T-Bird might still be reasonably priced, with the seller aiming for $7,950.

The only detail the seller mentions regarding the exterior appearance is that the paint and chrome look nice, and not only do I agree, but this almost sounds like an understatement.  There aren’t any specifics shared about whether any significant bodywork has been performed or how old the paint is here.  However, unless I’m missing something, the sheet metal here appears to be in excellent condition, and I’m not spotting any areas that need attention.  Depending on the application, aftermarket wheels are often hit-or-miss, but these really do complement the shape of a mid-sixties Thunderbird.

More good news is that the engine is reported to pull strongly, and it is also stated to start easily.  However, a few issues have been reported in this and a few other departments.  While the under-hood presentation is clean and orderly, the carburetor is described as finicky, so it’ll either need to be rebuilt or replaced.  There’s also a valve cover gasket leak noted, plus the brake pedal is hard, with the vacuum booster thought to need attention.  The lights cut in and out, so there are also electrical problems that will require a diagnosis and repair.

Unless you want something way beyond a nice driver, the interior is probably in good enough condition already, though it’s not specified whether the dash cover is for protection or to hide cracks.  The Grant GT steering wheel might not be a desirable upgrade for many, but the original helm is shown in the trunk, so this could likely be reversed in no time.  I’m finding a lot more strengths than weaknesses here, and feeling pretty good about this 1964 Ford Thunderbird.  How about you?