1968 thunderbird 429 landau series#

Additional photos of the underside can be viewed below. Starting in 1968, Ford’s new 385 series V8 engine was made available and this T-Bird is rocking one in the form of a 360 gross HP, 429 CI unit. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed C6 Cruise-O-Matic transmission. Fluid changes were performed by the selling dealer in preparation for the sale. The 429ci Thunder Jet V8 is equipped with a four-barrel carburetor and was factory-rated at 360 horsepower with 480 lb-ft of torque when new. The five-digit odometer shows 73k miles, with total mileage unknown.

Instrumentation consists of a 120-mph speedometer, a clock, and gauges for oil pressure, fuel level, amperage, and coolant temperature.

1968 thunderbird 429 landau windows#

Amenities include front bucket seats with power adjustability for the driver, lap belts for the front and rear occupants, a locking center console, electric windows and mirrors, a Philco AM radio, and an air conditioning system that the selling dealer notes does not blow cold. The cabin is upholstered in Ivy Gold vinyl with matching door panels, charcoal carpets, and a woodgrain-trimmed dash. Power-assisted steering and brakes were equipped as standard. Steel 15″ wheels are fitted with polished Thunderbird covers and 215/75 Hankook Optimo H724 tires. Vacuum-operated headlight covers are shown in operation in the video below. The car was finished in Light Gold (R) from the factory and features turquoise pinstriping as well as a Levant grain vinyl cover with Landau bars over its blind quarter roofline. This fifth-generation Thunderbird is offered by the selling dealer in Florida with manufacturer’s literature, an owner card, and an Arizona title. Equipment includes a vinyl roof cover, electric windows and mirrors, a power-operated driver’s seat, air conditioning, retractable headlight covers, and a Philco AM radio. The car is finished in gold over a metallic green vinyl interior, and power is from a 429ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. This 1969 Ford Thunderbird is a two-door Landau coupe that was purchased new in December 1968 in New Mexico, and was recently acquired by the selling dealer following time in Arizona.