The exterior is finished in exclusive Special Ember-Glo Metallic (code THUNDERBIRD SPECIAL LANDAU EXTERIOR DISTINCTIONS Landau-inspired ladies' fashions from an exclusive collection by Shannon Models continues to increase, so is the value of finding one with the original Some were never installed by the original ownerĪnd remained in the glove compartment until they were thrown away, or they Unfortunately, not all of the surviving Special Landau cars still have That on the nameplates available for all of the other Thunderbird models. Offset to the center right area of the plate wouldĪppear the owner's name in capital letters using the same type font as Numbers on the plates did not always correspond to the build sequence of Notation "SPECIAL LANDAU LIMITED EDITION No." was engraved, followedīy the production sequence serial number of 1 to 4,500. ThisĮmblem was a small version of the roof sail panel emblem first introduced The plate featured aīevelled edge, with a small cast Thunderbird emblem on its left side. Would be located on cars equipped with SelectAire. Plate attached to the console in the area where the air conditioning vents The television advertisement announcing this new model showed the Affixed to the console withĪ double-sided foam adhesive strip, normal placement was just above the Of the owner's name, if the owner desired. The dealer would make arrangements for the engraving Is that this plate was delivered with the car in an envelope inside the To how this plate was engraved with the owner's name and attached to theĬar (for details, click on the link in the previous sentence). Ember-Glo was an exclusive color to this model in 1965.Īnother exclusive part of the Special Landau was a personalized limited edition numbered nameplate, upon which the owner's name could be engraved. With Wimbledon White paint adorning the bodies, instead of the more usualĮmberglo metallic. A few of these cars were delivered from the factory Landau models, and Special Landau nameplates mounted on the front door trim panels reminded occupants they were in Of "burled walnut," a different pattern not used on the standard The interior simulated woodgrain trim was The roof rear exterior quarter mouldings had a nameplate mounted on them with a gold-colored Thunderbird emblem, and "Special (Dull black is shinier than flat black, but not as shiny Stamped lettering areas on the wheel cover retained their usual "dullīlack" color. Red, white and blue accents surrounding a chrome Thunderbird emblem onĪ black background, was instead Emberglo, white and blue. The center medallion of the wheel cover, normally decorated with Not available on other models, in place of the traditional black-painted Unique Special Landau deluxe wheel covers, (Ford part number C5SZ 1130-C), which were standard on this model and Instrument panel, bucket seat backs, and carpeting. Special touches included Ember-Glo accents on interior Models were equipped with a Special Parchment-colored vinyl roof, and a The Thunderbird Special Landau was introduced in the Spring of 1965, andĭiffered from the regular Landau due to its unique combination of interiorĪnd exterior colors, as well as differences in trim. It's a touching story that shows just how Written by Mike Jonnaken, the subject car belonged to the In May, 1965 by original owner Paula Douglas, to its discovery in a salvage Read 1965 Ford Thunderbird Special Landau: The Story of One CarĪ recollection of the history of one Special Landau from its original purchase Similar in concept to the 1963 Thunderbird Limited Edition Landau, only 4,500 Special Landau models were built for 1965.
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