1968 Ford Thunderbird

1968 Ford Thunderbird

The 1968 Thunderbird gives flight to a new power house 429 "Thunder Jet" engine. Luxury and performance in one package.

1968 is part of the fifth generation of the Ford Thunderbird personal performance luxury car series. A new design that was radically different from previous Thunderbirds. The stylish front grille that incorporated hidden headlight. The taillights spanned the full width of the car, and feature sequential turn signals. Introdced a radically new "coke bottle" silhouette with a long hood, sweeping roofline, and elegantly sculpted rear quarter panels. The 1968 Thunderbird is simply stunning.

Performance and luxury in one package. The 1968 Thunderbird saw the introduction of the new 385 series big-block "Thunder Jet" 4V (4-barrel carburetor) 429 cu in (7.0 L) V8 engine. The 429 ci engine made the '68 some of the fastest Thunderbirds ever produced. The Thunder Jet produces around 360 horsepower and nearly 500 lb-ft torque, making it a potent muscle car of the 1960's. The Thunderbird has had a fresh tune up and is ready for any road trip.

The luxury continues with black stylish interior with opulent comfort with plush seating with flight bench seats, and advanced instrumentation. All gauges are in working order. The original radio is in place. A new modern AM/FM/CD Jensen stereo placed under the dash. Yes, this is an AC Thunderbird. Driving is a dream with power steering. The Thunderbird has power front disc brake and paired with rear drum brakes. A very rare option is it has manual windows.

This is a rust-free body with no bubbling in the paint. This is a very nice survivor class has chips in the paint from being driven. On a scale of 1-10 the paint is a 7. Interior is extremely nice and clean looks almost new. Very nice handling and comfortable road car. The Thunderbird has five NEW tires. Yes, even the spare is new. The 1968 Ford Thunderbird is celebrated by collectors for its design, and performance.