1960 Ford Thunderbird 430 Tudor Hardtop
The 1960 Thunderbird hardtop continued Ford's successful 'personal luxury car' formula in its second-generation 'Square Bird' form (1958-1960), offering the 430 cubic inch MEL V8 as the ultimate power option.
Confidence
95%
0Y71J156000
430 CID V8
Engine
Tudor Hardtop
Body
Wixom, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
Source: NICB Passenger Vehicle Identification Manual; Ford Master Parts Catalog; Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1960 Ford Thunderbird 430
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 0 | 1960 |
| Plant Code | Y | Wixom, MI |
| Model Code | 71 | Thunderbird 430 |
| Engine Code | J | 430 CID V8 |
| Serial Number | 156000 | Production #156000 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird 430
Year1960
Body StyleTudor Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine430 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement430 CID
Horsepower350 HP
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Carburetor4 BC
TransmissionAUTO
Assembly PlantWixom, MI
Plant CodeY
Pattern SourceFord