However, they are so well made, that the survivors are usually in good condition. Since these came in laundry detergent most them ended up in the hands of kids and were destroyed. The car is completely intact, the only thing missing is the little launcher. This is the White Thunderbird, and it is beautiful. Because of the launching mechanism there were no interiors. Chassis were molded in a silver gray as were wheels. The cars had very accurate proportions and good detail. It was curious that there were no dark greens or blues in the color offerings. They appeared almost to be smaller versions of American promotional models, though the orange and maroon colors of plastic were not so opaque in appearance like in traditional 1:25 scale promotional models. They were molded in polystyrene plastic and came in light lime green, orange, yellow, beige, white and a dark maroon red. These cars were produced in about 1:40 scale (they were 5 inches long) and included Ford Torinos (in 19 body styles), a Ford Mustang Mach 1, a Maverick, a Thunderbird, a Mercury Cougar, and a Mercury Montego. Some of the cars were made with a launching "pad" mechanism that the car rested on top of. The car shot across the floor when a small black lever was depressed. The handle was molded in the same color as the car. When not in use the handle could be stored in another hole to the back right of the bumper. They were marketed as "Go Cars" and had a spring loaded handle with a three inch long narrow metal rod that slipped into a hole in the back of the car. Independent inspections are welcome.Funmates' most well-known offering was a series of Ford vehicles sealed in plastic on the sides of Proctor & Gamble detergent packages for 19 (The Accelerator, 2008). All vehicles are sold under standard auction conditions, consignment and auction vehicles are sold as is, without registration unless otherwise stated and there is no cooling off period or warranty expressed, written or implied. However, it is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied themselves as to the condition and value and to purchase based upon that judgement solely. PLEASE NOTE: Vehicle information is provided to us by the consignee and we do everything we can to qualify the best cars in the Australian market to represent. Located at 2 Palings Court, Nerang on the Gold Coast. ☎️ PLEASE CALL LOCKY MCCANN WITH SALES INQUIRIES ON 0403 935 488 An opportunity to own a nicely restored example of a “Squarebird” that would make a great cruiser for the whole family. There is also the original import approval and US title for the car. The car comes with a large folder documenting the history of the vehicle as well as a number of pictures and receipts collected over the years. Under the bonnet is all neat and tidy to an original look as is the trunk with a factory style patterned liner. Keeping things cool on the inside with air conditioning which functions correctly through the factory vents. The car is factory optioned with Swift Sure power brakes and Master Guide power steering. The engine is paired to the factory Cruise-O-Matic four speed automatic transmission. The engine retains its factory automatic choke on the reconditioned carburettor. The heads were done in 2019 and valves and guides replaced with hardened valve seats for modern unleaded fuel. The car retains its original 352ci V8 which was reconditioned approximately 6,000 miles ago. The owner of the car made the move across to Australia in 2015 and decided to bring the car with him. ![]() A Continental kit was added to the rear of the car and it sits on a set of 17” Boyd Coddington wheels to give the car a unique look. The interior was also recovered and chrome work refinished. The car was then treated to a restoration in New Zealand where the car was repainted in its original colour scheme of Kingston Blue with a Corinthian White roof. The car was a survivor car at this stage with low mileage and in good condition. He then sold the car in 2008, and the car was exported to New Zealand. The car remained with the original owner’s family from new until 2004 when it was purchased by a Gentleman in Minnesota. This example was built at Ford’s plant in Wixom, Michigan, rolling off the production line on the 11th of May, 1960. 1960 was the last year for the second generation of the Ford Thunderbird and was marketed as a personal luxury car by the Ford brand.
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