1965 Ford Thunderbird

The 1965 Ford Thunderbird is a notable personal luxury car renowned for its refined design and robust engine options. It was available in three body styles: Convertible, Hardtop, and Landau. The engine lineup included a 390 cubic inch V8 with outputs of either 300 or 330 horsepower, as well as the powerful 427 cubic inch V8, delivering between 425 and 657 horsepower. Transmission options featured both manual and a 3-speed Automatic Cruise-O-Matic. With a length of 205.4 inches and a wheelbase of 113.2 inches, the Thunderbird offered a substantial presence on the road. Unique to this model year were the sequential taillights, which illuminated in a sequence when signaling turns. Weighing between 4,468 to 4,586 pounds depending on the configuration, a total of 74,972 units were produced in 1965, originally priced between $4,392 and $4,850.