12/3/2023 0 Comments 1960 thunderbird white![]() ![]() But it was Thunderbird that put Gallo on the map and paved the road to empire. According to Fortune magazine, a quarter of all wine sales in the U.S. Gallo today is the second-largest wine producer in the world and dominates the California wine market. The mightiest of them all, indeed, “The American Classic” as its label proudly boasts, is Thunderbird, a creation of the E & J Gallo Winery of Modesto, California. Of all the vividly-named screw-cap wines (or bum wines, if you prefer) that were born in the 1950s, only a handful survive to this day. Hai Tori, Cherokee, Super Chief: we honor your memo ry. 1957 radio jingle Maverick, Silver Satin, Triple Jack: may you rest in peace. This is a big coupe with big style, and yet, it still has an affordable price.What’s the word? Thunderbird! How’s it sold? Good and cold. The sale comes complete with the owner's manual. So this classic remains a great boulevard machine, especially when aided by the right features such as the three-speed automatic transmission, power brakes, and power steering. It helps this V8 fire up and run with ease. And while the look is vintage, what you don't see is a newer Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor w/electric choke. So it's no surprise this is believed to be the original powerplant to the car. Just like the rest of the car, this has a highly original-style presentation, right down to the classic white air grabber and valve covers. Under the hood is a proper 352 cubic-inch V8. And your gauges almost look like timepieces when set into the jewelry-like bright dash panel. The lower dash wraps around into the door trim, and the upper dash has a cool dual cowl style and the classic AM radio still in the middle for display. And just like the exterior, the interior has plenty of vintage style. And while the white on the seats, doors, and headliner have a dash of sophisticated style, the plush black carpeting means it's easy to invite others along for the ride without worrying about dirty shoes. ![]() And more of that cruiser feeling comes back with upholstery that was updated later in life to have a full tuck and roll style. You'll love rolling down all windows on a pillarless hardtop like this, because after all, that's part of the fun of the bigger 2nd-gen T-Bird. ![]() And as you look through all the details, you'll really see a car that's ready to cruise. And the full package is done with an eye to be stylish without being too fancy to drive. It's all finished in an updated maroon with a nice metallic glow and a bright white roof to show off the hardtop profile. Oh yes, this Thunderbird was an expensive car when new, and the details love to showcase the intricacy of opulence. The line of the tailfin is so consuming that even the door handles were incorporated into it. There's a bullet-like line in the door that remains continuous thanks to fender skirts and the form-fitting rear bumper. And the lower one helps frame the front fender flares. Plus, the upper cease of the headlights creates a distinct line that flows all the way into the doors. It starts up front where the chrome bumper and grille take center stage. Best of all, this total package is offered for a value price. This 1960 Ford Thunderbird has V8 power, a road-owning stance, and a cool color combo inside and out. SMOOTH RUNNING 352CI, AUTO TRANS, METALLIC PAINT, POWER STEER & BRAKES, CRUISER
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