Affixed to the console with a double-sided foam adhesive strip, normal placement was just above the radio. The dealer would make arrangements for the engraving of the owner’s name, if the owner desired. ![]() One account is that this plate was delivered with the car in an envelope inside the glove compartment. Facts vary somewhat as to how this plate was engraved with the owner’s name and attached to the car (for details, click on the link in the previous sentence). Another exclusive part of the Special Landau was a personalized limited edition numbered nameplate, upon which the owner’s name could be engraved. Ember-Glo was an exclusive color to this model in 1965. A few of these cars were delivered from the factory with Wimbledon White paint adorning the bodies, instead of the more usual Emberglo metallic. The interior simulated woodgrain trim was of “burled walnut,” a different pattern not used on the standard Landau models, and Special Landau nameplates mounted on the front door trim panels reminded occupants they were in something special. (Dull black is shinier than flat black, but not as shiny as satin black.) The roof rear exterior quarter mouldings had a nameplate mounted on them with a gold-colored Thunderbird emblem, and “Special Landau” engraved on it. The three “THUNDERBIRD” stamped lettering areas on the wheel cover retained their usual “dull black” color. The center medallion of the wheel cover, normally decorated with red, white and blue accents surrounding a chrome Thunderbird emblem on a black background, was instead Emberglo, white and blue. Emberglo was used on unique Special Landau deluxe wheel covers, (Ford part number C5SZ 1130-C), which were standard on this model and not available on other models, in place of the traditional black-painted vanes. Special touches included Ember-Glo accents on interior instrument panel, bucket seat backs, and carpeting. All Special Landau models were equipped with a Special Parchment-colored vinyl roof, and a matching interior. ![]() Bid with confidence you will not be disappointed in this truly magnificent motorcar! HISTORY OF THE 1965 THUNDERBIRD SPECIAL LANDAU: The Thunderbird Special Landau was introduced in the Spring of 1965, and differed from the regular Landau due to its unique combination of interior and exterior colors, as well as differences in trim. We are proud to offer what we believe to be one of the finest examples of this rare and sought after Limited Edition model to be found anywhere. This original California car has been driven less than 43,000 miles and has had a recent restoration bringing it to investment grade class. This exquisite motorcar is the rare and desired Special Landau Edition and is equipped with nearly every conceivable option, including, factory air conditioning. Finished in Special Edition Ember-Glow Metallic with impeccably kept Parchment Vinyl interior with matching Landau roof.
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