1965 Ford Thunderbird User Reviews

The Head Turner — Got me one of the 65 "jet birds". She's beautiful. She's my first car and I got her for only $3,200 with only 62,000 original miles! Not a thing wrong with her except the need for some new heads. I love the black leather interior, the swing away steering wheel, the big backseat and trunk. I like the 390 big block under the hood but the speed and acceleration it puts out leave alot to be desired. Im sure this is due to the sheer weight of the big car though. She rides smooth with a little wiggle to the steering thanks again to the size but there's not much else to really dislike. The fuel economy aint great but that's a small price to pay for such a beautiful classic and will probably improve with some new heads. Real tight car with no rattle and a nice roar when you rev her up. Turns heads and drops jaws with her baby blue paint.

An "ageless Classic" — The 65` T-Bird was my Second of this model bought in 2006, after I`d bought a 76` "BIG BIRD", and although I`ve had problems with the car ALL being due to the previous owners inability to finish the work he started, I have come to appreciate the styling, design, and other additions fitted as "Standard" such as the sequential indicator lights, and movable steering wheel etc. No matter where I park there are always "LOTS" of interest in the car. Most, if not all, of those seeing the car comment on how a car made over Fourty Years ago can look so "Good or Modern" for its age. The car has had lots of work done to it, most being done prior to my buying it, and I have spent well in excess of £5,000 on her since 2006 and am at present still spending on parts needed.Was it worth it? I`d say "YES" it is, as when taking the car to shows around the country it has proved to be a good tool in getting to meet and make many new friends. I also get asked, as recently for a childrens hospice, to take the car to fund raising events for different charities and this is just one of the many reasons behind my just "LOVING" the car. I feel the car is one of those made by Ford which deserves to be saved and kept on the road, and when coming to sell her I know the new owner will get a pretty good car that he or she will not need to spend out great amounts of cash on, as I`ve done, in order to enjoy the car as much as I do.

Owner for 1 years, 0 months

Miles Driven per Year:5,000

Wonderful Car. — I have always wanted a 55 T Bird, since they first came out. Couldn't afford the $1500 for the new car, so I waited for all these years and got this 65. Great car, show stopper and think they look better than the 55-56-57 birds (now that I have a 65).

Primary Use: Family transportation

Funky Fresh — The Ford 390 engine block is large by today's standards but can't compete with the Chevy blocks of the same vintage. Nonetheless, unmodified stock this car is a ton of fun to drive and is the safest two-door detroit steel you can be in these days!

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

6t5 Bird — Wish I had it running! Was purchased in 1983 by my dad. He told me if I made it through basic training the car was mine. Car is originally from Cali. He found in Florida. Has about 120K on it. Car turns over but needs a full engine overhaul. No rust. Im planning on doing a full restoration but the $ for parts for these cars are not cheap! 390c, rated @ 315hp. has the swing away steering wheel.1st year for the famous sequential taillights. Fell free to contact Chip Foose for me and tell him I could use some help!!