I'm lucky I grew up in a time (was 17 in 1965) when cars like this one came out. Look at the quality of the interior and exterior. So much polished stainless steel, chrome, and die cast metal (dash, console, etc.), brushed aluminum. Not the cheap plastic chrome crap they have today. It was in the late '60s when all car manufacturers started cheapening the cars, using more plastic and light weight materials, decals instead of chrome plated die cast script, emblems and badges, etc. I really liked the interiors on the '64 thru '66 T-birds. I did, however, think the steering wheel could have been more elaborate.
I agree with you Troy on everything you said! You're right about cars getting cheapened in the late '60s. I was 17 in 1974 & early '75 when the T-Bird was basically a less expensive Mark IV Lincoln. The fun was pretty much gone in cars by then with convertibles being gone one of the sadder aspects. Still there were some beauty's. I always liked the Grand Prix and Monte Carlo of that era, and the 1977-'79 Cougar X-R7. So much nicer than the comparable T-Bird for those years. Anyhow, my Dad got me a used '69 Camaro in 1978 when I was 21. It was only a 6 cylinder but I didn't care. The thing is, the dashboard on the '69 Camaro was curling up at the top and had a lot of plastic there compared to the '67 & '68. To this day at car shows I see original, unrestored '67-'68 models with the dashboard still in beautiful condition. I told the owners about my '69 and they said that's another reason they like theirs a lot more. I think the first two were a little smaller, sleeker and more sports car like. The '69 is still the one "everybody wants". Oh well.
My parents had the next generation: 67 4-Door Bird (428) and 68 2 door Bird (429) ...drove them both to nearly 200K, which just didn't happen back in the day....Great cars...it helped they had a mechanic that kept them perfect and could fix anything....Both engines were beasts in their own way (428 was quiet and refined, 429 was a torque beast that left everyone in the dust). MIss those cars!
What I always liked about the '64-'66 T-Birds was the fact they were a beautiful blend of the 2nd and 3rd gen 'Birds but with a completely new and unique look all its own. It has a little more flavor of the Square Bird, but with much more modern styling, including the sculptured sides, less chrome, and no fins. The '65 was a nice refinement of the '64 with the new sequential taillights. I don't care for the '66 as much mainly because of the front end. The across-the-board taillights and new roof line (choice) partially previewed the '67-'68 models.
Every Time I see this car, I had the hardtop version, I get emotional because it was the first car I ever owned (brought for $200.00) after entering the Army an getting stationed at Ft. Bragg. Used my reenlistment bonus to fix it up and take it home to New York and sold it for a $1000.00.
Its a beautiful car, but I would still like the Hardtop in a nice light blue color with the beautiful light blue interior and the darker blue dash. That car is perfect. The only problem with the 390 engines, they had a problem with the lifters always going on them, and then a new valve job with all new lifters and some time the cam also. I know, I went through it on my car. The returns holes on the engine always use to clog, I recommend using a real good Synthetic oil, like Amsoil or something.
this was the car to have in 65 and still is desireable
Oh man! This car is absolutely unique!! Just perfection!
Rather have this than a new lambo
100%
I'm lucky I grew up in a time (was 17 in 1965) when cars like this one came out. Look at the quality of the interior and exterior. So much polished stainless steel, chrome, and die cast metal (dash, console, etc.), brushed aluminum. Not the cheap plastic chrome crap they have today. It was in the late '60s when all car manufacturers started cheapening the cars, using more plastic and light weight materials, decals instead of chrome plated die cast script, emblems and badges, etc. I really liked the interiors on the '64 thru '66 T-birds. I did, however, think the steering wheel could have been more elaborate.
I agree with you Troy on everything you said! You're right about cars getting cheapened in the late '60s. I was 17 in 1974 & early '75 when the T-Bird was basically a less expensive Mark IV Lincoln. The fun was pretty much gone in cars by then with convertibles being gone one of the sadder aspects. Still there were some beauty's. I always liked the Grand Prix and Monte Carlo of that era, and the 1977-'79 Cougar X-R7. So much nicer than the comparable T-Bird for those years. Anyhow, my Dad got me a used '69 Camaro in 1978 when I was 21. It was only a 6 cylinder but I didn't care. The thing is, the dashboard on the '69 Camaro was curling up at the top and had a lot of plastic there compared to the '67 & '68. To this day at car shows I see original, unrestored '67-'68 models with the dashboard still in beautiful condition. I told the owners about my '69 and they said that's another reason they like theirs a lot more. I think the first two were a little smaller, sleeker and more sports car like. The '69 is still the one "everybody wants". Oh well.
My parents had the next generation: 67 4-Door Bird (428) and 68 2 door Bird (429) ...drove them both to nearly 200K, which just didn't happen back in the day....Great cars...it helped they had a mechanic that kept them perfect and could fix anything....Both engines were beasts in their own way (428 was quiet and refined, 429 was a torque beast that left everyone in the dust). MIss those cars!
I could just sit in a chair and stare at that car all day and all week long. ✌️🇨🇦
You have absolutely the best job ever!
Had one.... was amazing.
the BEST 65 Ever on CZcams, My Dream Car..since I WAS A KID.. I was 12 when this car was New!
What a beauty!
Two 👍👍 Up For The 1965 Thunderbird ❤
Stunning.
What I always liked about the '64-'66 T-Birds was the fact they were a beautiful blend of the 2nd and 3rd gen 'Birds but with a completely new and unique look all its own. It has a little more flavor of the Square Bird, but with much more modern styling, including the sculptured sides, less chrome, and no fins. The '65 was a nice refinement of the '64 with the new sequential taillights. I don't care for the '66 as much mainly because of the front end. The across-the-board taillights and new roof line (choice) partially previewed the '67-'68 models.
What a beauty! ! 😱
Every Time I see this car, I had the hardtop version, I get emotional because it was the first car I ever owned (brought for $200.00) after entering the Army an getting stationed at Ft. Bragg. Used my reenlistment bonus to fix it up and take it home to New York and sold it for a $1000.00.
Beautiful.
i like this 64-66 style t bird along with the 58-60 square bird the best
WOW!!!
Exquisite ,,,
So no trunk storage space? Put the shopping stuff in the back seat?
Sorry, not rich enough. Sharp looking car. Red Beauty!
Good Good Good
They like to jump out of park to rev w running. Have one since 70
How much?
Bronco, mustang and thunderbird are fords best cars..
Super. Nice! No A/C on such a nice car? Too bad.
A/C is somthing that could always be added!
Yeah but not a big fan of aftermarket A/C. Just not the same. Nice car otherwise and others might not care.
Its a beautiful car, but I would still like the Hardtop in a nice light blue color with the beautiful light blue interior and the darker blue dash. That car is perfect. The only problem with the 390 engines, they had a problem with the lifters always going on them, and then a new valve job with all new lifters and some time the cam also. I know, I went through it on my car. The returns holes on the engine always use to clog, I recommend using a real good Synthetic oil, like Amsoil or something.
All that trunk space and you can’t even use it.
Nice car though.
Salt on the roads in the USA must destroy these old beauties.
That thunder hi ken has sex written all over it!,,