![]() ![]() International Orders & Shipments cost more to process and require more time in shipping & Transit All orders are processed and packed immediately upon payment. Customs Fees, if Applicable are the responsibility of Buyer at destination. International Shipments are either First Class International shipped uninsured - Or International Priority with tracking & Indemnity - International Delivery is usually 7 - 10 Business Days but may Vary depending upon your Local Customs Service. 292 From the Johnny Lightning Classic Gold Series Release 18 Item # 404-18 Mint DieCast Vehicle on Near-Mint Factory Sealed Card Some Imperfections or Scuffs on Card Check out my Store for more great items!We do Combine items for shipping on Multiple Purchases Please Wait to be Invoiced For Multiple PurchasesDiscounts May Be Available for Some Multiple Item Shipments Domestic Shipment is by USPS Priority Mail with delivery in 2 - 4 Business Days. The Alternate Pace Car was identical except it had black interior. The alternate Official Pace Car serves as backup in case the Official Pace Car develops mechanical problems that would prevent it from operating to begin the race. This included "THUNDERBIRD OFFICIAL PACE CAR" lettering on the doors in black block letters. This car had specific markings on it that identified it as the Official Pace Car. The Official Pace Car differed from the others in that it was equipped with a Light Pearl Beige Leather interior. The cars were all painted a unique shade of Gold that was not available on other car models or Thunderbirds. Thirty-two were Official "500" Festival Cars. Ford provided a total of thirty-four 1961 Thunderbird Convertibles, including one Official Pace Car and an alternate Official Pace Car. ![]() The 1961 Indy 500 was the 50th Golden Anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 Race, although not actually the 50th running of the race which had been suspended during World War II. Not only was the '61 T-Bird 1961's Indianapolis 500 pace car but it was featured prominently in U.S. The new Thunderbird was immediately well received with 73,051 sold for 1961. The V8 produced 300 horsepower (220 kW) and was mated to a 3-speed automatic transmission. A new engine, the 390 cu in (6.4 L) FE V8, was the standard and only engine initially offered in the Thunderbird. The Thunderbird was redesigned for 1961 with sleeker styling that gave the car a distinctively bullet-like appearance. The Thunderbird, with its unmistakably new styling was the obvious choice. ![]() Ford Motor Company was given the honor of providing the Pace Car for the 1961 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. When introduced, it created the market niche eventually known as the personal luxury car. Classic Gold Photo Card showing the actual Indy 500 Pace Car is included in the Blister Card Package.The Thunderbird ("T-Bird"), is manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in the United States over eleven model generations from 1955 through 2005. JOHNNY LIGHTNING / PLAYING MANTIS 1961 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLEINDY PACE CAROfficial Pace Car of the 1961 Indianapolis 500 Race CLASSIC GOLD This 1961 Ford Thunderbird Convertible, 1961 Thunderbird Indianapolis Pace Car, has a Gold Body, White or an Off-White Interior, Horizontal Red Stripes running the full length of the doors nesting the Black Block Letters "THUNDERBIRD" & "OFFICIAL PACE CAR", Black and Red Lettering on sides of Car indicates "500 Mile Race Golden Anniversary" Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, Silver Front Grille, Round Red Tail Lights, Duel White Painted Headlight Sets, Green - Black & White Thunderbird Emblem on Front of Hood and Treaded Real Wheels Series White Walled Tires on Silver Chrome Wheel Rims. ![]()
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