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Little did they know that the restorer would cover up rust holes in the trunk with tin pop riveted in place and covered with roofing tar.

After $20,000 changed hands 25 years ago, they decided to have some upgrades made including rust repair. Mike and Loretta Schmidt had wanted a special car when they tracked the ’66 convertible down in Penticton. Once the trunk closed automatically, the car was a full convertible. It was a remarkable car for its times, as the convertible top retracted into the rear compartment after the trunk automatically opened backwards to swallow the top. The 1966 Ford Thunderbird would mark the last convertible model produced until the two-passenger retro Thunderbirds came out in 2002.

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Records and original owners books included. He is selling simply because he needs the space for other projects. This classy 66 T-Bird is currently owned by a rather serious local car collector. All of the creature comfort features are currently in working order including the hydraulic top, power seats, power windows, tilt away steering wheel and classic radio with period correct A-Track and mp3/iPhone adapter. The aftermarket tonneau cover and the Kelsey Hayes wire wheels are in excellent condition as well. The panel gaps are good and the body is lazer straight. The paint is flawless, the chrome is mirror like and the reupholstered white interior shows almost no signs of wear.

This 1966 T-Bird is a #s matching American classic in excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition. Since 1966 was the first year the 428ci V8 was available and last year of the unit-body Thunderbird and its convertible rendition was available it has become a rare desirable combination. If you wanted the best in personal luxury in 1966 the clear choice for this time was the 1966 Ford Thunderbird from the air plane inspired instrument panel to the sequential tail lights it is safe to say the Thunderbird was leading the way in creativity and innovation. Excellent condition 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible 428 cubic-inch 345hp 4bbl V8.