We have assumed the responsibilities for this the T-Bird ted collection Auction. Details, terms and more photos will follow in the next few days.  

T-Bird Ted Auction Day 1

Tbird Ted has been collecting Tbird's and other classic cars for over 30 years.  It is time to sell his special collection.

The auction will be held at 3267 Dean Lake Ave Grand Rapids, MI

I am auctioning off our collection. We have classic cars and lots of car parts.

Day 1 Cars

3. 1955 Ford Panel Delivery van - in primer, factory orig. green interior, 6 cyl., new chrome included but not installed, runs, drivable, never restored

4. 1959 Ford thunderbird - hardtop, white w/new red vinyl & red leather inserts, repainted, 352, stick with overdrive, needs the transmission tightened, circle mirror, new tires, CA rust free car

5. 1967 Ford Thunderbird - Landau, hardtop, turquoise w/white top, original black interior, rare 428 engine, new spinner hubcaps, new mirror and front stainless moulding in trunk

7. 1959 Ford Thunderbird - Hardtop, original gun metal gray with original red leather interior, rust in lower quarters, panels and rockers are OK, rare 430 engine, power steering, power brakes, 45K original miles, road ready

8. 1960 Ford Thunderbird - Hardtop, original factory black paint, red leather interior, floor and carpets very nice, only 22K, 352 engine, power steering, power brakes, power windows, needs chrome work

9. 1977 Ford Thunderbird - hardtop, white w/gold vinyl top, gold/white interior, full power, original window stickers, 604 original miles

10. 1964 Ford Thunderbird - Hardtop, Metallic blue w/lightblue interior, new paint, power steering, brakes, windows, seats, AC, am/fm stereo, reclining passenger seat w/attached headrests, new headliner in trunk, 55K, skirts, rust free New Mexico car

13. 1976 Ford Thunderbird - Platinum with maroon cloth interior, no rust or dents, 5020 miles

16. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice wagon - fixer upper

17. 1959 Ford Thunderbird - Hardtop, black with complete uninstalled new interior, 352 engine, automatic trans, power steering, brakes, windows, factory AC, only 36K orig. miles, some dents, no rust, very restorable

18. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria Wagon - Country Squire, LDT, 108K miles, light brown metallic with woodgrain, brown vinyl interior with cloth seats, auto, AC, new paint, road ready, new hubcaps

19. 1960 Ford Thunderbird Convertible - presently in primer, over $3K, of red leather interior no installed, very restorable, needs floor and rear quarters, 352 engine, Power brakes steering, no AC, new rear quarters included

20. 1963 Mercury Montclair - Hardtop, original Diamond blue, new paint, excellent dark blue interior & lght blue inserts, 4 door, 32K original miles, rare slat breezeway window, good chrome

24. 1976 Ford Thunderbird - Hardtop, Golden Rod with vinyl top, cream leather interior, 42875K miles

26.1960 Ford Thunderbird Covertible - in primer, all exterior bodywork complete, paint ready, needs complete blue on blue interior, 352 engine, PS, PB, bumpers chromed included but not installed

27. 1959 Ford Thunderbird - Hardtop, orig. white with cream leather interior, front seats need repair, chrome is fair, no dents, 352 engine, skirts, FL car, new carpets in trunk, full power with factory AC

28. 1960 Ford thunderbird - Dk green with cream top, new dash, new light green doors and kick panels, chrome needs attention, 2000 miles on 430 engine, trans and brakes, rust on lower quarters, rare code 57 interior

29. 1960 Ford Thunderbird convertible - Monte Carlo red with tan cloth and tan leather interior, complete rotisseri restoration, CA car, purchased at Barrett Jackson, full power with rare passenger and driver power seats, nothing left un-done, 390 with tri-power set-up, all chrome, original Kelsey hayes chrome spoked wheels, 32782 original miles, correct rear deck, ariel and more

31. 1966 Ford Thunderbird - Hardtop, turquoise with white landau top, silver mink interior, 390 4 barrel Edelbrock set-up, new motor, trans and brakes, 95791 miles, full power, restored headliner, orig. door panels, no rust, factory orig. sequential tail lights

32. 1960 Ford Thunderbird - Hardtop, gold with white top, new tan interior with dash and carpets installed, 352 engine, new radiator, brakes, good chrome, skirts, minor rust, good runner

33. 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III - Olive green, black vinyl top, green cloth interior, needs minor paint touch up, 57,000 original miles, full power, minor rust

38. 1978 Volkswagen Beetle Covertible - orange with Black interior and new black top, only 45000 original miles, 4 speed manual trans, tune up and road ready

42. 1960 Ford Thunderbird Convertible - light blue with black vinyl top, black leather interior with new dash, 352 engine, 212K miles, great driver, PS, PB, PW, AC Spotlight, skirts, top mechanism needs repair, rare continental kit, needs windshield, minor rust above fender skirts

44. 1977 Cadillac Deville Coupe - original gunmetal gray with light gray cloth and vinyl interior, 46249 miles, needs minor work but runs and drives well, lower quarter has minor rust, factory jack, new fuel pump

45. 1959 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop - Original Black paint, needs restoration, new dash, new master cylinder, some dents, good glass, runs, 352 engine

46. 1959 Ford thunderbird Covertible - Red with black top, new dash, black and white interior, PS, PB, PW, only 69000 original miles, top works, matching numbers, 352 engine, original sunburst hubcaps, semi-automatic trunk works, new water pump/ upper and lower hoses/thermostat/heater hoses, all new liquids, no rust, new convertible top comes with car

48. 1977 Lincoln Versailles - 4 door - Special color order - dark blue bottom and light blue top, Continental kit, only 52,000 miles, mint blue cloth interior, very rare triple tone paint, clock and AC work

1966 Ford Thunderbird Landau - In primer, restorable, good interior, exterior rust-free and partial primer with fender skirts, full power with air cond., motor is free, 428 Engine, good glass, chrome needs re-doing

1960 Ford Thunderbird - sunroof, solid frame, floor and trunk, new quarter and rockers

1960 Ford Thunderbird - light green with white top, needs interior, minor rust in rockers and quarters

1960 Ford Thunderbird - sunroof, black, engine is new with appr. 22,000 mls., needs interior, frame is solid, new inside door panels and kick pads, inside floor is solid

1959 Ford Thunderbird - white, needs interior (green is correct color, very restorable

1977 Pacer wagon - parts car only, engine is seized, factory option tachometer, good seats, glass and aluminum wheels

1960 Ford Thunderbird - Full power w/factory air, Diamond Blue with blue/dark blue interior, rust in rockers, rust in front splash pans, 352 engine (seized)

1960 Ford Thunderbird Convertible - runs, top works, no rust in floor and trunk - red leather interior, new dash included

Plymouth Valiant - no serious rust, pushbutton electric shift, new valve job, highly restorable

We will offering the following vehicles for public auction following the memoribilia and the parts inventory.

The parts inventory will be sold in one lot (a general listing can be found below the car list)

23. 1960 Ford Thunderbird - Hardtop, original Colonial White with buckskin interior, factory plastic on seats, mint condition, only 10400 original miles, shows as new, skirts, new sunburst hubcaps

1. 1960 Ford Thunderbird - Burgundy with cream top, orginal factory mint cream leather interior, new dash, driver power seat, new sunburst hubcaps, factory wind bar, new tires, power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, factory c kit, factory spot, new side boards, upholstery in trunk, rear deck arial, # match, believed to be 45k, restored, sunroof

14. 1973 Buick Riviera - Hart top sports coupe, original maroon w/vinyl white roof, white on white bucket seats, black dash, automatic on floor, full power with AC, new tires with factory new chrome rims and mouldings, fully restored, boattail

21. 1959 Ford Thunderbird Convertible - red with red and white interior, white top, rare 430 engine, fully restored, power seat, power windows, new top, complete CA rust free restoration, sun burst delux hubcaps, has overheating problem

11. 1976 Lincoln Mark IV - Givinchi Designers blue with white vinyl top, all power, all options, only 3800K new factory jack, spare, trunk never used, orig. factory CB with trunk antenna

25. 1933 Nash Sedan - 4 door deluxe, dual side mounts, side mirrors, step plates, cowl lights, trunk rack and trunk, croos bar, vinyl top, 76754K miles, restored, burgundy with gray trim and black vinyl top, maroon valure interior, 6 cyl, detailed engine, flying lady hood ornament

30. 1931 Oldsmobile Deluxe 4 door - Maroon with red and black revels, new factory style red interior, fully restored, 6 cyl, Olds flying bird radiator cap, black fenders, dual side mounts, cowl lights, trunk and rack, road ready, 37107 miles

22. 1966 Ford Thunderbird - Hardtop, Turquoise with mint turquoise vinyl interior, 390 engine, only 214 miles on original rust free restoration, detailed under hood, all new mechanics, new trunk mat and boards, new emblems and chrome, dual mirrors, all exterior chrome is new

15. 1973 AMC Gremlin X - original Cordova Brown, brown and cream vinyl interior, rare automatic on floor, 15K original miles, like new, factory roof rack, rear window deflector, heated rear window, in storage 35 yrs.

12. 1950 Mercury Sedan - Midnight Blue (orig. color), two tone gray cloth interior, front driver seat needs repair, orig. interior, rust free, mats and boards like new, spotlight, fact. adj. visor, new tires, new chrome, 72K orig. miles, V* fender skirts

6. 1977 Chevrolet Vega Estate Wagon - Burnt orange with woodgrain side panels, vinyl cloth interior, new tires, excellent runner, roof rack, 16K original miles, 6 cyl., jack and spare and deck area never used, AC, power steering, power brakes

39. 1960 Ford thunderbird - hardtop, Original Diamond blue with light blue and dk. blue interior, 62224 original miles, one of 12 proto-type cars by Bendix Brake Company, formerly owned by President of the Bendix Brake Company, PS, PB, AC, tinted glass, new original factory dash, skirts, deluxe day and night mirror, original factory trunk mat and boards, jacks and spare (new dash not installed), Arizona car

34. 1960 Ford Ford Thunderbird - Hardtop, original Colonial white with new red and white interior, new dash, ps, pb, 352 engine, automatic trans, 63026 miles, new sunburst hubcaps, skirts, original factory mat, boards and jack, rust free, road ready

43. 1960 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop - original Corinthian white with red interior and red inserts, new dash, trophy winner, new headliner goes with car, 352 engine fully detailed, PS, PB, skirts, original rust free body, excellent chrome, new trunk mats and boards

47. 1978 Ford thunderbird Hardtop - factory Red with white vinyl top and maroon interior, velour and cloth interior, 76944 orig miles, PS, PB, Pseats, AC rust free, original jack and spare

36. 1958 Lincoln Mark III Covertible - White with red, black and white triple tone interior with leather inserts, Rare 2 door Cosmopolitam model, 430 engine, only 76753 original miles, power top works, original parage boots and fender skirts, original jack and spare, new original style hubcaps with gold trim features

35. 1960 Ford thunderbird - Hardtop, white, new diamond blue with new lighgt and dark blue interiior, new sunburst hubcaps, whitewall tires, new interior and paint, 352 engine, new trunk emblem, trophy winner, 83927 miles, new trunk mats and boards, road ready

37. 1960 Ford Thunderbird - Hardtop, original black repaint, complete new interior with dash, PS, PB, all new chrome, tinted glass, skirts, total restoration on rust free body including chrome, new original style dual mirrors, 352 engine (needs detailing, sunburst hubcaps

40. 1973 Cadillac Fleetwood - Original White with white vinyl top, original dark blue velour interior (mint), 454 engine fully detailed, rust free 90000 original miles, factory chrome spoked wheel hubcaps, dual Cadillac side mirrors, original factory trunk board and jack in excellent condition, desirable Brougham

41. 1987 Chevrolet Silverado - Show Truck, extra nice, only 19491 miles, cap, loaded, 22 factory acc.: fuel injection, all books and records, skirts, box never used, running boards, dual mirrors, 350 engine, no chips or dents, factory original colors, never detailed under the hood, factory tonneau cover, dual gas tanks, custom skirts, diamond plated rear bumper

Complete Thunderbird (squarebird) parts inventory

OEM, Used, New parts inventory mostly Ford "Squarebird" Thunderbird parts. We will be offering this parts inventory as one lot. The successful bidder will also receive T-Bird ted’s complete parts catalog. The vast amount of squarebird parts is difficult to convey...you must see it in person!

Including but not limited to:

40+ Thunderbird bumpers, Wiring harnesses, horns, exhauyst manifolds, intake manifolds, air cleaners, air conditioner pumps, heater fans, carbeurators, starters, generators, alternators, fan blades, water pumps, spotlights, headlights, headlight buckets, shocks, engine heads, headlight rings, spark plugs, mufflers, bearings, gas and brake pedals, mirrors, extensive amount of chrome trim pieces and emblems, hubcaps, rims, antennas, windshield wipers, license plates, lug nuts, speedometers, console pieces and parts, quarter panels, fenders, springs, interior moulding pieces, exterior chrome and other moulding, belts, radiators, heater cores, tail lights, steering wheels, window cranks, radios, windshields, grilles, seats, power seat parts, brake parts, interior door panels, trunk lids, seats, doors, hubs, torque converters, steering columns, engines, transmissions, shop manuals

Terms: Cash or Good check with proper identification. Out of State Buyers must provide bank letter of credit with check. Titles will be mailed 10 business days after the auction unless paid by cash. An 8% buyer's premium applies to all purchases with an instant 3% discount for cash payment. Announcements mad the day of the auction take precedence over all previously stated material and advertising. Some items have reasonable reserves. Please see our website www.VKauctions.com for additional auction details. Free admission, registration and parking.

For car specific info, lodging or consignment information call T-Bird Ted (616) 361 - 6837