![]() Also note the "Special Landau" plates mounted on the door panels. This one incorporates a metallic ring inset in the full inner edge of the steering wheel, differing from the standard non-woodgrain wheels, which normally include this ring below the spokes of the wheel only. The steering wheel on this model is also Parchment, instead of the more familiar simulated woodgrain found in standard Landau models. The console was usually fitted in the darker color, with the exception of the Pearl White interiors. Note that the floor console is Parchment-colored, a departure from the normal interior two-tone configuration. Interior code XD was identical, but identifies the trim used with the optional Reclining Passenger Seat. Shown at right in Parchment Vinyl (code 7D). Thunderbird Special Landau Interior Distinctions This car may have been specially ordered in this color, which is described as matching the Parchment vinyl roof, but Automotive Mileposts has not verified that this car left the factory with this color. We also have a report that one car left the factory in Navaho Beige (code T) paint. Wimbledon White (code M) was also available as an exterior color choice, but very few left the factory with this color, making it very desireable today. The exterior is finished in exclusive Special Ember-Glo Metallic (codeV) paint. Thunderbird Special Landau Exterior Distinctions ![]() Landau-inspired ladies' fashions from an exclusive collection by Shannon Rodgers for Jerry Silverman. As interest in the Special Landau models continues to increase, so is the value of finding one with the original nameplate still attached. Some were never installed by the original owner and remained in the glove compartment until they were thrown away, or they were removed when the car was traded in. Unfortunately, not all of the surviving Special Landau cars still have their nameplates affixed. Offset to the center right area of the plate would appear the owner's name in capital letters using the same type font as that on the nameplates available for all of the other Thunderbird models. In reality, the numbers on the plates did not always correspond to the build sequence of the car VIN number. At the bottom of the plate the notation "SPECIAL LANDAU LIMITED EDITION No." was engraved, followed by the production sequence serial number of 1 to 4,500. This emblem was a small version of the roof sail panel emblem first introduced on the 1964 Thunderbird Hardtop models. The plate featured a bevelled edge, with a small cast Thunderbird emblem on its left side. The television advertisement announcing this new model showed the plate attached to the console in the area where the air conditioning vents would be located on cars equipped with SelectAire. 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. This plate was delivered with the car in an envelope inside the glove compartment. 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. 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. 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 center of the wheel cover, normally decorated with red, white and blue accents, was instead Emberglo, white and blue. Emberglo was used on the deluxe wheel covers, also standard on this model, in place of the traditional black-painted inserts. Special touches included Ember-Glo accents on interior instrument panel and carpeting. All Special Landau models were equipped with a Special Parchment-colored vinyl roof, and a matching interior. 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. Similar in concept to the 1963 Limited Edition Landau, only 4,500 Special Landau models were built for 1965. )ġ965 Thunderbird Special Landau Unique Among the Unique The Story of A Special Landau - a remembrance of one of the cars. 1965 Ford Thunderbird Special Landau Original Ad
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