A decade removed from land yachts like the Turnpike Cruiser, this 1965 Thunderbird has evolved into a mid-priced personal luxury car that wore its name with subtle European style appointments. The body is now sleek and rounded with fins and projections a thing of the past. Gone are the garish trim packages where more meant luxury. The interior reveals a muted, non-reflected color pallet offering more utilitarian comfort features like storage consoles that divided the interior into a roomy 4 seat sporty vehicle. Nothing seems like 'tacked on' accessory. It all flows beautifully including the retractable top that completely disappears leaving just smooth clean lines.... no continental kit on this baby. I remember the first time I rode in one of these. A buddy of mine who got a good job right out of high school bought one and I was so jealous thinking of wasting my years in college. LOL
A decade removed from land yachts like the Turnpike Cruiser, this 1965 Thunderbird has evolved into a mid-priced personal luxury car that wore its name with subtle European style appointments. The body is now sleek and rounded with fins and projections a thing of the past. Gone are the garish trim packages where more meant luxury. The interior reveals a muted, non-reflected color pallet offering more utilitarian comfort features like storage consoles that divided the interior into a roomy 4 seat sporty vehicle. Nothing seems like 'tacked on' accessory. It all flows beautifully including the retractable top that completely disappears leaving just smooth clean lines.... no continental kit on this baby. I remember the first time I rode in one of these. A buddy of mine who got a good job right out of high school bought one and I was so jealous thinking of wasting my years in college. LOL
IMO, one of the most beautiful Ford's ever built. Your pics, Rich, may have been taken a few years ago but they still look great and bring this T-Bird to life. If only cars could look so good in today's design world. Some do...some don't. For me, the Genesis name brand are quite attractive...lol...if you can describe a car that way.
I always much preferred the look of the gorgeous '61-'63 T-Bird over this design. I had a '64 but didn't keep it long; I just never liked its looks and how it handled.
Impressive details! That rear speaker grill, a pull-down for the center armrest, 4 tiny black "rubber" front seat bumpers, that dash, etc., etc., etc... really impressive!
