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Ladies and Gentlemen prepare for takeoff! Gateway Classic Cars in Kansas City will prepare you to take flight in this fantastic Aero inspired 1966 Ford Thunderbird!

Ford's Thunderbird started out as an American interpretation of a European sports car, but within a few years, it began evolving into a very American statement in the form of a personal luxury car with big V-8 power. Those early, sporty two-seat 'small birds' gave way to the larger, more substantial 'squarebirds' by 1958-cars that sold in far larger numbers than the first Thunderbirds. By late 1960, the Space Age-inspired 1961 'bullet birds' arrived and spent three years on the bestseller's list. With the Mustang set to take the mantle as Ford's sportiest models, the Thunderbird grew yet again for the 1964 to '66 model years.

Our white over turquoise jewel is powered by a mighty Q code 428, V8 engine under the hood. Rated at 345 gross horsepower! The Q code, 428 engine was optional and installed in only 15% of T-birds that year! And not only is this awesome bird powerful, it is also well appointed with creature comforts such as air...

This epic V8 engine was used from the 58' T-birds, to Steve McQueen's Bullitt 68' Mustang fastback, to grandpa's 67 F100 pick-up truck. The FEs were built to be tried-and-true, reliable, and powerful. This peppy big block is backed by a smooth shifting automatic transmission. Nothing drives quite like a big, bodied Thunderbird. Simply put, it's truly like floating on a cloud. with power brakes, she stops easy and true. With power steering, one finger is all it takes to turn this lovely long bodied beauty. if the comfort and easy of driving doesn't hook you, the lines of the car surely will. The exterior was modeled in the time of space exploration, and it shows. With lines like a mainstream rocket ship and taillights like flying saucers, this Ford Thunderbird for sale was futuristic, with classy looks way beyond its years. The exterior is painted Wimbledon white with a matching black vinyl top, which creates a very subtle and luxurious looking cruiser. Add this to the polished trim and large chrome bumpers, and you'll find yourself in a trance, gazing at this stunning T-bird. The interior follows suit, with room for days and an interior that looks as inviting as...

Wow, the history of the Thunderbird is rich! Debuting all the way back in 1955, the Thunderbird was Ford's immediate response to the newly marketed Corvette. Rushed from idea to prototype in under a year! The Thunderbird would become one of Ford's longest produced cars. Spanning from 1955-1997, and 2002-2005, the Thunderbird would see not just a few redesigns, but 11 generations in total! Here we have a 1966, the last year of the fourth generation. A 'Z' code car. The white paint is in good shape, shows very well and the black vinyl top is complemented by the nice conditioned black vinyl interior. Under the hood is a rebuilt 390ci V8 engine mated to an automatic transmission. This car has been converted to fuel injection! Only 3000 miles have been clocked since the rebuild. Runs, drives and shifts smooth, very comfortable cruiser with good power. Recent work performed, replaced master cylinder, and bled hydraulic system. Also underwent a coolant system check and A/C repair. Current owner has had her for over 12 years, acquired from a private owner out of...

According to its trim plate, it appears to be in the same colors as it was when it was originally built, with code N (aka 'Platinum', aka 'Light Blue') paint, and code 58 (Dark Blue) for the interior trim. Of course, that shouldn't come as a surprise, given that this is essentially a one-owner car! The niece of the original owner, who brought us this classic, has known this beauty for 56 years now! It's powered by the same power train that it came with from the factory, a big block Ford 390 CID V8 and its corresponding 3-speed automatic transmission. When they were new, those big, thumping 390s produced 315 horsepower and 427 Lb/Ft of torque. more than enough to get one of these 'Birds blazing down the highway! While it's impossible to verify that the odometer hasn't rolled over, a thorough going over on this car will likely leave the inspector concluding that it has indeed not yet passed the 100K mark. The interior of the car reflects how well it has been cared for over the years, with only some minor wear showing on the top of the driver's door panel. no doubt from the driver waving to...

Nothing cruises in grace and style quite like a big 60s T-Bird! This 1966 hard top is finished in a classy blue and the exterior is complete with all the proper chrome trim pieces. Power comes from the optional 428 cubic inch V8 and mated to a recently rebuilt 3-speed C6 automatic. This car will get up and go! This classic T- Bird runs strong and looks beautiful cruising down the road. The interior of the car reflects its care over the years as she shows no tears or rips on the seats or headliners. The car has been will maintained and cared for throughout its lifetime. The 428 was a great engine for the Thunderbird. It produces 345 horsepower and 462 lbs/ft of torque. More than enough to get this beautiful bird moving. 1966 was the last year for the fourth generation Thunderbird. The next generation would be a major redesign and featured four doors for the first time. Some will say that the '66 would be that last of the traditional Thunderbird making it...