![]() ![]() The suspension was reworked, riding lower and yet more comfortably and stably, and designed with the aid of computer simulation. Other new additions that year were optional high level brake lights, which came in the form of lighted strips on either side of the rear window a buzzer and warning lights to inform the driver that the headlights had been left on, and an electric rear window defrost.Įngine choice in 1969 was but one: the 360 horsepower Ford 429 ThunderJet, driving through the same Ford C6 automatic transmission. Very rare, it's believed that only about 900 cars came with it. The most notable new option in '69 was a large power sunroof. ![]() Inside, very little changed, except for the mid-year federally mandated provision of head restraints as standard. The Tudor Landau lost the rear quarter windows to a wider vinyl-clad C pillar in a style that would be very popular in the 1970s, while the Tudor Hardtop kept the rear quarter windows but replaced the Thunderbird emblems with small Thunderbird scripts. The Fordor Landau (4-door) model saw no real changes to its top, but the other two body styles changed. The rear side quarter reflectors became the lights they should have been all along. The front side marker lamps became cornering lights, lit steadily while the turn signals were switched in that direction and illuminating the turn. Reversing a retrograde step in '68, a large Thunderbird emblem returned to its rightful place in the grille center, and this time chrome accented with sapphire-colored jewels for the Bird's tail and wing feathers. Up front, the grille changed again, being a finer mesh separated into eight larger rectangular sections by thicker chromed bars. For my money, I'd rather the full-width lights, but that's not to say the '69 look was bad. Some changes were made on the exterior, the biggest being at the rear, where the full-width taillights were replaced by two separate light clusters, either side of a chromed panel reminiscent of early '60s 'Birds. 112,486 of them were sold that year, and one needs only to look at the 1970 Ford Thunderbird to see the effect it had at Ford. While not quite an equal - the Pontiac was quite a bit cheaper and came with much less in the way of standard equipment - it was a car in the same grand manner, with both performance and style in ample measure. Also that year, a new competitor reared its head the Pontiac Grand Prix. Worse, it wasn't even a new Riviera the Riviera was in its fourth year of its cycle, even older than the Thunderbird's. This wasn't enough for prospective buyers sales declined for the second year in a row, to 49,272 (a drop of over 15,000), and for the first time the Buick Riviera outsold the Thunderbird. ![]() Shipping quote is REQUIRED before a bid is placed.The third year of the basic body shape introduced in 1967, 1969's model showed few major changes, but many incremental improvements. International shipping on this item is going to be more than shipping to the US lower 48 states. Please ask for a shipping quote if you need it to be shipped somewhere else. Please, take the time to let us know if there is a problem, we will work with you! We ask that you don't leave negative feedback right off the get/go, without giving us a chance to work with you - for the simple reason that we want to make sure you are satisfied with your purchase - and we will do whatever we can to make that happen".SHIPPING:REGULAR S&H FOR THE LOWER 48 STATES EBAY MEMBERS:The winning bidder is to pay $3.36 for s&h to anywhere in the lower 48 states. There is only one pin for mounting on the back and you will need to remove any glue before installation.Details:1966 Ford Thunderbird Metal emblem Part number C6SB-63517A20-C Good used condition and noted imperfectionsYou get what you see in the pictures so please look closely at all of the pictures and make sure that this is exactly what you want before you decide to make a purchase.WASHINGTON STATE SALES TAX WILL BE ADDED TO THE FINAL PRICE - IF THE ITEM IS BEING SHIPPED ANYWHERE IN WASHINGTON STATE !"OUR e B A Y MISSION" :"Our family would like you to be happy with your purchase, we will not intend to misrepresent anything that we have up for auction on eBay. There are some light scratches on the surface of the item and light pitting in the chrome. This item is in good used condition for its age, but there are a few cosmetic issues. You are looking at a "1966 FORD THUNDERBIRD METAL EMBLEM " The part number is C6SB-63517A20-C. ![]()
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