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There’s not many things better than a really cheap classic car. No matter what it is, if it’s a bargain, it is worth checking out. Determining if some of the really cheap classics out there are worth their cheap prices is the goal behind Jalopnik’s “Nice Price or Crack Pipe” series. So what has the debate been about lately? A ‘67 Thunderbird.
In 1955, the Thunderbird made its debut as a two-seater coupe. As the demands for bigger sedans grew, the Thunderbird was morphed into a four-seater, causing sales to increase significantly. While the T-bird was never the coolest car, it did pull some hefty sales numbers. When the Mustang was introduced in the 60s, the T-bird was shifted in a new direction. In 1967, the T-bird came out with a four-door option that included rear suicide doors. The latest Jalopnik victim is one such car.
According to Jalopnik, the owner of the car states that the car has been fully restored. Unfortunately, it seems that the owner failed to reassemble pieces of the car. Components such as trim, tail-light chrome pieces and badges are missing on the car.
You can tell from the pictures that the car has been repainted in a random color with a black hood stripe. The new top seems to be obviously overstuffed and the black leather interior, although nice, doesn’t seem to get its styling from the classic car era. The owner doesn’t disclose what engine is in this T-bird, but Jalopnik is assuming it’s the smaller of the two offered that year- a 315hp, 390cui engine.
So what is the owner asking for this “restored” classic? A whopping $4,990. That’s right- less than $5k. Although a bit mismatched with some modern/misplaced flair, the price seems fair for this ‘67 T-bird. But that’s for you to decide.
