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Bonhams MPH

The Guard House, Bicester Heritage, Oxon

OX26 5HA

1974 Ford Thunderbird For Sale by Auction

Bonhams MPH are delighted to return to our traditional and popular Drive Through Auction format for the 20th September auction. Held in partnership with the Classic Car Drive in Weekend at Bicester Heritage there are 115 lots on offer to cover all tastes and budgets. To view more pictures and a video of each lot please click the link.

1974 Ford Thunderbird
Registration no. TJU 587N
Chassis no. 4Y87A135850
Odometer Reading: TBA
MoT Expiry: TBA

* Two owners from new
* Said to be totally original and un-restored
* Reported to be running and driving well
* Fluids changed and MoT-tested recently

Looking very much like its more expensive Lincoln Continental MkIV sibling, the Ford Thunderbird continued the original T-bird's 'personal car' ethos and reverted to being available exclusively in two-door hardtop (with typically period opera windows) guise. This 1974 model has had two owners and has covered 50, 589 miles from new, being bought by a Canadian who kept the car in the less harsh climes of Florida – a move that contributed to the car's preservation. An English ex-pat inherited the car before it crossed the Atlantic to Britain. Our vendor describes the bodywork as 'super straight and free of all but the tiniest of blemishes' and the white paint and off-white vinyl roof as original. The expansive bumpers retain their luster and are knock- and corrosion-free. The interior is original and shows no signs of wear or neglect, the cream seats being sagging-free and the dashboard devoid of cracks or fading. Before coming to the auction the vendor says all the fluids will be changed, a mechanical check-over carried out and a new MoT-test issued.

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£10, 000 - 15, 000

Vendor Score Total: 60/ 100

Bidders should note that the automated 100-point Seller's Assessment is provided by each Seller at the point of consignment using the guidelines below, and is not provided, assessed or verified by Bonhams MPH. Accordingly Customers (Bidders) are on notice that each vehicle is offered "as is / as seen" subject to the Conditions of Sale for the auction, and Customers (Bidders) are strongly recommended to view the Lot(s) being offered, before bidding, in order to satisfy themselves as to their condition; Bonhams MPH will not entertain disputes over Sellers' Assessments.

Key for sellers' assessments:
1/ 5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/ 5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/ 5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/ 5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/ 5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 15/ 25
Body Work: 3
Chrome/ Plastics/ Trim: 3
Glass: 3
Paint: 3
Wheels/ Tyres: 3

INTERIOR TOTAL: 12/ 20
Dashboard/ Door cards/ Carpets: 3
Headlining: 3
Seats: 3
Trim: 3

ENGINE TOTAL: 12/ 20
Mechanical components: 3
Running: 3
Starting: 3
Under Bonnet: 3

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 12/ 20
Axles: 3
Brakes: 3
Gearbox/ Clutch: 3
Suspension: 3

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 6/ 10
Ancillary components: 3
Main components: 3

Car History File: 3

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