![]() ![]() Little did they know that the restorer would cover up rust holes in the trunk with tin pop riveted in place and covered with roofing tar. After $20,000 changed hands 25 years ago, they decided to have some upgrades made including rust repair. Mike and Loretta Schmidt had wanted a special car when they tracked the ’66 convertible down in Penticton. Once the trunk closed automatically, the car was a full convertible. It was a remarkable car for its times, as the convertible top retracted into the rear compartment after the trunk automatically opened backwards to swallow the top. ![]() The 1966 Ford Thunderbird would mark the last convertible model produced until the two-passenger retro Thunderbirds came out in 2002. On the Road: When a pandemic gives you lemons, you work on classic cars.Owning and restoring classic cars is good for your mental health.
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