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1960 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

The Thunderbird convertible represented the pinnacle of American luxury and style in 1960, offering buyers a sophisticated alternative to Chevrolet's Corvette with emphasis on comfort over pure performance.
0U73Y143688
8 Cyl. 352 C.I. (4-V)
Engine
Convertible
Body
Louisville, KY
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1960 Ford Thunderbird

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1960
Plant Code U Louisville, KY
Model Code 73 Thunderbird
Engine Code Y 8 Cyl. 352 C.I. (4-V)
Serial Number 143688 Production #143688

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1960
Body StyleConvertible
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 352 C.I. (4-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement352 CID
Horsepower300 HP
Compression Ratio9.6:1
Carburetor4 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantLouisville, KY
Plant CodeU
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%