Ford Thunderbird Coupé (1968)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 215 photos
• Video including ride-along
• Paint thickness measurement
• The 7.0-liter V8 has already been overhauled
• DEKRA inspection report from February 2022 with a condition rating of 3+ available
• Last service: June 2025

Facts & Specifications

• Year: 1968
• First registration: USA
• Engine: 7.0-liter V8 engine with 362 PS (gross SAE)
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Blue
• Interior: dark blue faux leather
• TÜV valid until June 2027, H license plate
• Features:
• Air conditioning
• Power windows
• Power steering
• Original tires with hubcaps included

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is blue
• There is no record of any repainting. Paint thickness measurements showed values between 215 µm and 312 µm.
• The body is in well-maintained condition with age-related signs of wear
• The paint has several minor stone chips, scratches, and isolated areas of paint chipping
• Traces of surface rust are visible on several wheel arches and lower body edges
• The rims and tires have been replaced. The original tires with hubcaps are also included

Interior

• The car has a dark blue faux leather interior
• The interior is in good condition, with age-related wear
• The side panel of the driver’s seat has a tear (Photo 165)

Mechanics

• The vehicle is roadworthy and registered
• The 7.0-liter engine has been overhauled and runs flawlessly
• The automatic transmission also shifts flawlessly
• The brake system has been overhauled. The starter motor has been replaced.
• Not all features are functioning. Some of the instruments and one power window are not working
• The heat exchanger is not functioning
• Last service: June 2025

History

Ownership History

• Current owner: since 2021
• Initial registration: USA

Service History

• 2025: Last service
• At approx. 5,300 miles: Maintenance documented
• At approx. 10,337 miles: Maintenance documented
• At approx. 14,189 miles: Maintenance documented
• At approx. 17,052 miles: Maintenance documented
• At approx. 21,352 miles: Maintenance documented
• At approx. 23,318 miles: Maintenance documented

Documents

• Invoices
• Vehicle Registration Certificate & Title
• DEKRA inspection report
• Service history

Summary

A blue 1968 Ford Thunderbird is for sale. This American personal luxury coupe is equipped with a 429 Thunderjet engine, automatic transmission, air conditioning, power windows, and power steering. The odometer reading is just under 140,000 miles, but the mileage history cannot be verified. A valuation report from 2022 with a condition rating of 3+ is available. The engine has been overhauled and runs flawlessly; the automatic transmission also shifts smoothly. In addition, the brake system has been overhauled, the starter motor replaced, and the wheels and tires changed. The body and interior are in well-maintained condition with signs of wear. The vehicle was originally delivered in the U.S., has been with its current owner since 2021, and has a TÜV inspection valid through June 2027 as well as an “H” license plate. The last service was performed in June 2025. With its large-displacement 429 Thunderjet engine, classic features, and the technical work already completed, this Ford Thunderbird offers an interesting opportunity for enthusiasts of American classics.