1961 Ford Thunderbird - Barn Find

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1961 FORD THUNDERBIRD - BARN FIND!!!
Barn find from Altus, Oklahoma. Older gentlemen collected T-birds and had more than 20 in his barn. He passed away 18 years ago and the vehicles had been sitting since. My father and I bought four from the collection, and this is one of the first offerings.
This 1961 black coupe is in need of total restoration. The true miles are unknown, but I have registration records dating back to 1979. The motor turns freely, as well do the wheels. We were able to add gas, a jump box and oil and the motor turned over. However the fuel tank is rusted and will not hold gas. THE VEHICLE WILL NEED TO BE TOWED.
We cleaned the body and chrome and they are both in nice shape with minimal pitting and surface rust. Q-ring seals are good as well as the headlight seals. All panels and chrome pieces are present as far as I can tell.
As far as options, this bird is fairly plain. No A/C, no power options, no slide away steering wheel. It does have the wheel skirts and all four wheel covers.
This 61 presents well already and just needs someone to change the hoses and begin the mechanical work. I did the same to a 1965 from the same collection that I will be selling as well. Feel free to email me if you would like more pictures. Thanks for looking!