[{"id": 15688341, "authorName": "Gonzobanker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gonzobanker/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Gonzobanker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727451910, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15688486, "authorName": "thunderbirdsnw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thunderbirdsnw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice example! I would suggest to the new owner a passenger exterior outside rear view mirror, which most T-birds from the factory came without! Also at your T-Bird parts centers new door panels are available. Beautiful car wish the seller the very best!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727453027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15688849, "authorName": "Redscout", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redscout/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I literally grew up in these birds. This one to me, other than the 62 are brilliant.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727455297, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15688864, "authorName": "ArchSail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/archsail/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think the rear seats in these mid- 60s T-Birds are the best designed in automotive history....\r\nVery nice car in great colors. \r\nGLWTA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1727455398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15689275, "authorName": "Zoraspride", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zoraspride/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A gorgeous car in the most beautiful color...but those white rub strips have to go. GLWTA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1727457169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15695546, "authorName": "GGoose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ggoose/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think these are way undervalued. I think with so many unique features models like this should be worth a lot. I had a '59 convertible as my first car and now have an almost Identical to the sellers '66. Love driving this car. It is really nice to cruise on the freeway and press the gas pedal get a push in the back without downshifting like modern cars do. Torque is king! Great pics at Tahoe too. Best to you. I am watching.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727479929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15695764, "authorName": "GuyHarris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guyharris/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by GuyHarris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727482127, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15697267, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Brittany Blue Thunderbird is a tasty burger - GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727526323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15697602, "authorName": "MoparMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moparman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oooooooh! A '66, blue!, and with a tonneau too!! I'm in LOVE!! *SIGH* but, alas, I'm already downsizing and don't have the space or the $$$ for this one! Such a beauty! GLWTA!! :-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727531132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15697610, "authorName": "shadylane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shadylane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My Dad\u2019s was the light blue with a white top. His was one of the 70 Q convertible models with the 428 and air conditioning. I remember sitting with him at Al Packer Ford in the fall of 1965 when he ordered it from the factory. He wanted the big engine but the comfort of a/c. \u201c I\u2019m not going to race her\u201d!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727531188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15697968, "authorName": "rroadkingg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rroadkingg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@shadylane thank you for your reply, that's a great story and yes, that bird would have been one of the super rare cars with the Q code AND A/C! This one does not have A/C but from what my research has shown me, of the 5069 convertibles produced that year, only 700 had the 428 motor.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727534718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15697972, "authorName": "rroadkingg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rroadkingg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@moparman Good morning and thank you for the reply, yes she is a beautiful car and it's tough to sell, but I have some other pressing things going on so I have to sacrifice her. I appreciate your kind words.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727534801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15697977, "authorName": "rroadkingg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rroadkingg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@boaboyoz thank you!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727534854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15697992, "authorName": "rroadkingg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rroadkingg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ggoose Thank you so much and yes, I agree this is an amazing open road car. She cruises easily at 75 mph, but generally I don't push it I'm not a speed demon...I just love the smooth cruising when I go to car shows, or drives through the Lake Tahoe area.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727534954, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15698006, "authorName": "rroadkingg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rroadkingg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Zoraspride I appreciate your comments, and I have had some people on both sides of the fence. The side moldings came with the car when I bought it, the previous owner had them put on when it was repainted.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727535057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15698064, "authorName": "rroadkingg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rroadkingg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ArchSail Thank you for your wonderful comments and I couldn't agree more!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727535629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15698069, "authorName": "rroadkingg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rroadkingg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thunderbirdsnw Thank you for your well wishes and I appreciate your suggestions.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727535710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15698083, "authorName": "rroadkingg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rroadkingg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Redscout Yes, I agree with you, the \"jet birds\" are the best design, and the '66 seems to be the epitome of the three years (64-66) in my opinion. But I do have a place in my heart for the \"bullet birds\" too. :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727535817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15698161, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rroadkingg de nada \ud83d\udc4d\u26bd\ufe0f\ud83c\udf7b", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727536690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15698186, "authorName": "Chip55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chip55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've owned my '65 convertible since 1982. Its a great cruiser and I never get tired of the cool dash and gauges. Guests in my garage are always surprised when I show them the swing a way steering wheel.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727536969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15700471, "authorName": "Okjab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/okjab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any chance the Door Guards are glued on and will come off?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727548473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15702554, "authorName": "rroadkingg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rroadkingg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@okjab I've had no reason to believe they would come off. They're not loose", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727559524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15702977, "authorName": "TKono", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tkono/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What, exactly, is included with the HD suspension?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727561112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15703272, "authorName": "MarcPoin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcpoin/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by MarcPoin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727562700, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15703448, "authorName": "rroadkingg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rroadkingg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tkono I am not entirely sure but it was a factory option. But I do know this...it rides very nicely and floats down the road absorbing any bumps on the road giving it a really smooth ride. I venture to guess how the ride would be without it but it feels like a more solid ride than you would expect. No rattling, no squeaks...she's pretty tight.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727564742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15705569, "authorName": "paulmarino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paulmarino/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would you be able to post a picture of the Vin plate. Usually in the door jamb.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727620263, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15707830, "authorName": "rroadkingg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rroadkingg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@paulmarino Unfortunately whomever painted it before I bought it, took the plate off and didn't put it back. But the VIN is clearly stamped and there is a picture of it and it matches the original factory invoice (and title) which shows the options that the car does have.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727635515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15708001, "authorName": "paulmarino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paulmarino/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for letting me know. I was interested in looking at the production codes. I like looking at the dates etc.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1727636776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15710045, "authorName": "gmcars10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmcars10/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by gmcars10", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727665446, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15719693, "authorName": "Bird66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bird66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just a FYI, 1st & Foremost the owner of this Beautiful car is a Fantastic person to talk with about our Tbirds. This car is well Maintained so IMHO Buy with Confidence. No disrespect but there are some comments about being a Certain amount of being built especially the Rumor that only 70 1966 Conv were Built with the \u201cQ\u201d code 428 and AC & The Hiway Pilot. There are more then 70 in the Thunderbird Register, also Know Ford Motor Company DID NOT Keep Detailed records about any Options, This is Precisely why if you Ask Keven Marti at Marti reports the only thing available is the Gate Release Pre 1967, That is why anyone can Purchase a Detailed Marti report for 1967 and after. Also If you go to the Thunderbird Register you can do a Specific Search for a 66 Tbird in the Register, Also Know the Register is a Fantastic Site and the cars that are in the register are cars that ppl have listed there. There are more than 700 \u201cQ\u201d codes in the Register to date. The Only way to Excatly know how many cars Left The Wixom plant with the \u201cQ\u201d code option would be to go through Every gate release for 1966 which would be an almost impossible task. GLWTA and whoever is the winner Congratulations.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727749008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15720722, "authorName": "rroadkingg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rroadkingg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bird66 Thank you for your comments and for your expertise on the register. I never really knew for sure how many Q codes were produced but I think we can all agree that just over 5000 convertibles were produced and a significantly less number of them had the 428 motor. Yes, this is a very well maintained car and my wife and I enjoy it thoroughly. My biggest joy is when we\u2019re at a car show sitting in our chairs just out of earshot but watching people stop and marvel at the tonneau cover-two seater concept and try to explain to each other how it works, and how the top comes up, etc. People seem to be fascinated by the concept. I usually get up out of my chair and go over and talk to them and explain how it works. It catches a lot of attention for sure, especially by folks who are unfamiliar with Thunderbirds.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727786272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15721874, "authorName": "tripleblack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tripleblack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bird66: further to your comment on the very useful registry, as of today there are 126 Q-code 1966 convertibles in the registry, no telling how many with A/C and / or Hiway Pilot. -\nRarity issues aside, from a ten year ownership perspective these are marvellous cars: best sci-fi interior ever, almost two feet shorter than a Cadillac for ease of parking, usefully quick with the 428, and can be made to handle very well with a set of gas shocks.\nWhen thinning the herd, there was no question that the '65 Riv GS had to go but the T-Bird would remain.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727796708, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15723710, "authorName": "rroadkingg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rroadkingg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This was at the Nevada Day parade", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727805833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15723770, "authorName": "rroadkingg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rroadkingg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some of the car shows we went to", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727805972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15730373, "authorName": "MarcPoin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcpoin/", "bidAmount": 19660, "content": "$19,660 bid placed by MarcPoin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727835993, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15750793, "authorName": "Kunder56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kunder56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I really really want this but it doesn't have AC. it's hot out here in Las Vegas", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728005972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15750854, "authorName": "Stev-o", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stev-o/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Question for the experts: Does the hard tonneau need to be removed for the soft top to go up?\r\nThis would look great beside our \u201857 T-Bird!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728006637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15751339, "authorName": "rroadkingg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rroadkingg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kunder56 this is true, but imagine cruising the strip at night in this bird!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728014597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15751511, "authorName": "Kunder56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kunder56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Actually rroadkingg, I have my 65 Buick skylark convertible to do that. The Tbird is awesome.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728020716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15752445, "authorName": "Jeffsnapp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffsnapp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking Bird! Love the design features and horsepower numbers! Just think in less than 10 years from manufacture date horsepower numbers are going to plummet and be ruffly half essentially making this Bird a \u201cmuscle car\u201d. \ud83d\ude99 Snapper", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728050181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15752835, "authorName": "Mkelfer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mkelfer/", "bidAmount": 19950, "content": "$19,950 bid placed by Mkelfer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728053547, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15753320, "authorName": "Maltese_Falcon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maltese_falcon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Question:\r\n\"Does the hard tonneau need to be removed for the soft top to go up?\"\r\n\r\nAnswer: No.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728057670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15753467, "authorName": "rroadkingg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rroadkingg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@maltese falcon Good morning, no the tonneau cover can stay up when the top goes up. That's one of the nice features about it. If you look at the videos of the top operation you can see the tonneau is in place. Thank you for looking at my listing and for the question.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728058777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15753699, "authorName": "Maltese_Falcon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maltese_falcon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rroadkingg Thanks - already knew that. \r\n\r\nMy post was a response to someone else who had asked the same question but apparently their comment was deleted before I responded. Original question from @jeffsnapp is as follows:\r\n\r\nAuthor: Jeffsnapp\r\nComment:\r\nGreat looking Bird! Love the design features and horsepower numbers! Just think in less than 10 years from manufacture date horsepower numbers are going to plummet and be ruffly half essentially making this Bird a \u201cmuscle car\u201d. \ud83d\ude99 Snapper", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728059927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15753765, "authorName": "Maltese_Falcon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maltese_falcon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please disregard my last response. 5-minute edit window expired before I had a chance to correct.\r\n\r\n@rroadkingg Thanks \u2013 already knew that.\r\n\r\nMy post was a response to someone else who had asked the same question but apparently their comment was deleted before I responded. Original question from @Stev-o is as follows:\r\n\r\nAuthor: Stev-o\r\nComment:\r\nQuestion for the experts: Does the hard tonneau need to be removed for the soft top to go up?\r\nThis would look great beside our \u201857 T-Bird!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728060393, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15754277, "authorName": "GlennD46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glennd46/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks to be a really nice old bird. With the 428, this old gal should really cruise but is probably going to be thirsty. Of course you would expect that.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728062379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15754494, "authorName": "chashas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chashas/", "bidAmount": 20200, "content": "$20,200 bid placed by chashas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728063150, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15754592, "authorName": "JDC1944", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdc1944/", "bidAmount": 20700, "content": "$20,700 bid placed by JDC1944", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728063426, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15754732, "authorName": "chashas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chashas/", "bidAmount": 20950, "content": "$20,950 bid placed by chashas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728063800, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15755011, "authorName": "Stev-o", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stev-o/", "bidAmount": 22222, "content": "$22,222 bid placed by Stev-o", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728064720, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15755042, "authorName": "Stev-o", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stev-o/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/4/24 for $22,222 to Stev-o", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728064840, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15755111, "authorName": "Stev-o", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stev-o/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, that was too easy, thought @chashas was going to put up a fight!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728065078, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15755130, "authorName": "Stev-o", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stev-o/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GlenD46 stated: \"but is probably going to be thirsty\". \r\nGood thing we have a fuel station on the Ranch!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728065150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15755507, "authorName": "Stev-o", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stev-o/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rroadkingg \r\nPumped about adding another 'bird to our collection! \r\nPlz contact me so I can get your bank info and transfer funds. Thx", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728066334, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15755936, "authorName": "Stev-o", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stev-o/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thunderbirdsnw - you stated door panels are available, what vender? Not finding them, just a skin that would go over them. Thx", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728067555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15756497, "authorName": "rroadkingg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rroadkingg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stev-o Hi there, congratulations! Send me a direct message and we'll connect.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728069516, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15756565, "authorName": "Iceman1426", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iceman1426/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "love this car great buy", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728069794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15760265, "authorName": "thunderbirdsnw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thunderbirdsnw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "stev-o, All you need is the skin to replace cracked door pull. Which I used on our 1966 Landau. Two West Coast parts suppliers Larry's Thunderbird, Corona, CA. and Thunderbird Headquarters, Concord, Ca.. You might also try CASCO in Coshocton, Ohio. Good luck on your new car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728083355, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15761730, "authorName": "LincolnW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lincolnw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hopefully someone reported the theft of a 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible 428 to the police :)\nPrice seemed cheap to me or I'm out of reality with 66 T-bird prices", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728123005, "type": "comment"}]