(I guess a few folks might recognize this car from SAAC49, the 2014 NorthEast Regional meet, or other Simeone events)
The Simeone Foundation Museum (Philly) is focusing all of the special Exhibits and Demonstration Days this year on the USA in recognition of America 250.
A new exhibit opens this week - called "American Dream".
This allows a little wiggle room past the Museum's regular "Sports Racing Cars".
When they asked for folks to submit their cars and why it fits the theme - I thought - what could be more American Dreamy than a T-bird?
I submitted an application and was excited to be accepted.
We took the 'Bird over this afternoon, was the last of the first-day arrivals. Other cars will join in thru this week... can't wait to see what else will be there.
The "Official Opening" of the Exhibit coincides with the "Salt Flats" Demonstration Day on Saturday 8/11... should be a good time. The Daytona Coupe will - of course - be part of the Festivities.
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Mark,
Very cool, congratulations on having your car accepted. Emberglo is a great color too.... :)
Dave
Quote from: CSX4781 on August 02, 2026, 06:42:13 PMMark,
Very cool, congratulations on having your car accepted. Emberglo is a great color too.... :)
Dave
+1 ... Congrats, beautiful T-bird!
Fred
That is so cool Mark congratulations.
Great color
Yes, quite an honor - congratulations!
Congrats Mark!
Cool, a bird in Emberglow. I didn't even know they put Emberglow on birds in 66 and I certainly have never seen one in my daily travels.
QSS
Looks like a 1965 Thunderbird
Very nice ! 8)
Thanks guys. I appreciate the kind words.
Filling in a few details...
Car is a 1965 Thunderbird "Special Landau" (Limited Edition; plaque says # 1485 of 4500)
Emberglo was only available on this Limited Edition run in 1965 (could get it on any T-bird in '66 IIRC).
"period" magazine ad below.
I think that I was very lucky with the Museum's placement... that paint looks 'way better in bright light, it must be right under one 8)
One of the volunteers noted my SAAC sticker in the side window... then I realized that the 'Bird is just a few feet from the Daytona Coupe (as seen in photo above)
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If I can add my congratulations. A perfect addition for the time.
NICE!
Quote from: Stillakid54 on August 04, 2026, 12:42:47 AMIf I can add my congratulations. A perfect addition for the time.
Thanks everyone 👍 I'll grab some more pix when all of the cars are in-place on Saturday.
I really thought that the Thunderbird was a perfect fit per the "theme" of this exhibit. I printed copies of 2 magazine ads and put them on the dash. That "the Private World of Thunderbird" tagline appears in every ad that I've seen... and the wording in them seems "dreamy" ;D
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If one as never taken one of these big birds apart, then you can't imagine the layers of sound deadening and quality components. Their construction make Mustangs look like go karts.
Quote from: mark p on August 03, 2026, 01:11:11 PMThanks guys. I appreciate the kind words.
Filling in a few details...
Car is a 1965 Thunderbird "Special Landau" (Limited Edition; plaque says # 1485 of 4500)
Emberglo was only available on this Limited Edition run in 1965 (could get it on any T-bird in '66 IIRC).
"period" magazine ad below.
(https://i.imgur.com/mffKag5.jpg)
Oops. Sorry about that. Amazing car you have.
QSS
The full Exhibit at the Museum is outstanding... leaving the "Dream" up for interpretation certainly makes for a wide variety of cool rides 8) Here's a few... including the Museum's supercharged Duesenberg that joined the Daytona Coupe for the Salt Flats Demo Day.
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I picked up a supercharged Avanti as a neighbor
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I suppose that a Mustang convertible is the Dream of many
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Model A that still races (at "the Race of Gentlemen")
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crazy "T" racer - I've never seen a head conversion like that!
(https://i.imgur.com/iiDOBVT.jpg)
incredible "Woody" wagon
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one of one Yenko Stinger Convertible
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Dan Gurney edition
The display is a great and unique collection of cars. I suggest anyone in the area come and see it. The demo of the "Salt Flat Cars" was really cool. I think the Thunderbird is an example of understated excellence and something likely never to be repeated by a large manufacturer again. Everything about that car with the exception of the engine and transmission are totally unique to the T Bird, plus the color is really a great look for the car. Each car there has a great story and thanks to all for bringing them to the museum for the rest of us to enjoy
thanks Steve. It was nice to see you there.
Did you snap any photos of your - Phenominal 8) - display of LSR models and memorabilia (not to mention your car)? THat was a super idea and very cool that the Museum let you set up there to tie-in with the Demo day.
Here's a few pictures. I love Bonneville stuff
Here's a few more. The Receipt for the Daytona Coupe was shown to me by Paul Sable