1844
1Y73Z137951
1961
76A - color (blank) - 86 - 21C - 4 - 6 - PAO 8479
This is a 1961 Thunderbird Convertible. It was built as a 1961 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car. The code "PAO 8479" refers to Pre-Approved Order #8479. It has a black leather interior (86), and was scheduled for production on March 21, 1961. It has Cruise-O-Matic transmission (4) and a 3.00:1 rear axle ratio (6). As of November, 2001 this car was known to be owned by Tim Naturus of Wausau, Wisconsin. UPDATE February 2014, Cody Burch reports it was identified in an Old Cars Weekly edition as being owned by Tim Natarus. The odometer of Natarus’ 1961 Thunderbird indicates it has gone just 69,645 miles.
Tim Natarus
11/10/2002
2/9/2014
390 V-8
Intact
1961 Pace Car
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