- 1962 MY Ford Thunderbird
- Current owner reports numbers matching vehicle
- Original 390ci engine
- 3-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
- Upgraded with power steering
- Upgraded with power brakes
- Factory A/C
- Swing-away steering column
- Dual exhaust system
- Current owner reports new tires
The car that started it all, and gave Americans a taste of the fine Grand Touring style of motoring that Europeans had perfected. Ford’s T-Bird was billed as a Personal Luxury Car when it debuted in 1955, offering two seats, a brawny V8 under the hood, effortless long-distance cruiser capabilities, and the best luxuries in the cabin. Ten generations were made, with an eleventh homage-styled generation following them a few years later. Finding a T-Bird isn’t that hard, but you’d likely want a good one. Why not choose this 1962 Ford Thunderbird as your T-Bird of choice? Packing some useful upgrades, this car has done a little over 51,000 miles so far. So, it’s got plenty of life remaining, and will be glad to live it in your hands. Also, it’s a numbers-matching vehicle, a factor that ensures it will not only retain, but appreciate in value.
Exterior and Interior
This third-generation 1962 Ford Thunderbird wears a white suit, showcasing its quirky and interesting Sixties design. Penned by Bill Boyer, the third generation ran between 1961 and 1963, and sold over 214,000 in that time, so you can see that the car was in high demand. We’re told that it packs new tires, so you can cruise without worrying about aged and cracked rubber. It’s also got interesting features such as dual exhausts, rear wheel spats, and quad headlamps up front. The red interior of this 1962 Ford Thunderbird features white accents, and can seat four adults on cozy leather seats. The car is said to come with its factory air conditioning, which is fantastic for those hot days that seem to get longer and longer every year. Plus, the car also includes a swing-away steering column. This was an innovative feature at the time that enabled the driver to enter the car as comfortably as possible. Then, shift your gaze towards the dashboard and you’ll witness what was widely known as Art Deco design in the Fifties and Sixties. Yes, plenty of chrome and interesting shapes abound. You’ll also note a radio that is a modern unit, masquerading with retro styling.
Engine
Powered by a potent 390ci V8, this 1962 Ford Thunderbird can definitely cruise for hours and hours, thanks to the car’s 3-speed Cruise O Matic automatic gearbox. The car is rear-wheel drive. The current owner says that the vehicle has been upgraded with power steering and power brakes, making it easier and more pleasant to drive.
The 2002 Ford Thunderbird marked the return of one of Ford’s most recognizable nameplates, blending retro-inspired design with modern V8 power and a two-seat convertible layout. This 2002 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe shows approximately 57,334 miles and is finished in Merlot Metallic over a Torch Red leather interior with a black convertible soft top. The most distinctive part of this example is its Full Interior Color Accent Package, which brings extensive Torch Red treatment to the seat inserts, lower instrument panel, center console, door panels, steering wheel, and shift knob. Aftermarket wheels add a more personalized exterior touch, while the overall configuration keeps the car focused on relaxed V8 cruising with plenty of early-2000s retro character.
The 2003 Ford Thunderbird Premium brings together retro-inspired styling, open-top cruising, and V8 power in a package that was designed to echo the personal-luxury Thunderbirds of the 1950s. This example shows approximately 55,822 miles and is finished in Evening Black over a Torch Red leather interior, creating one of the more dramatic color combinations available on the eleventh-generation Thunderbird. Its specification is highlighted by Premium Series Order Code 110A and the Full Interior Color Accent Package, which carries Torch Red detailing throughout the cabin. Heated front seats, 17-inch chrome wheels, and the contrasting black convertible soft top further round out a Thunderbird that leans heavily into the stylish grand-touring character that defined this generation.
The 1960 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop Coupe represents the final year of the second-generation Thunderbird, a model that helped establish Ford’s personal luxury car segment with its combination of stylish design, V8 power, and comfortable cruising capability. This example features a custom teal exterior with a matching teal interior, along with classic upgrades such as Kragar wheels, an aftermarket steering wheel, and a custom suspension setup that give it a distinctive appearance. Showing approximately 47,896 miles, this Thunderbird is equipped with desirable factory-style amenities including air conditioning, power steering, and power brakes, making it an appealing choice for enthusiasts looking for a uniquely styled early Thunderbird.
This 1930 Ford Model A Coupe Street Rod is the kind of build that rewards a closer look, because the craftsmanship underneath is every bit as important as the period hot-rod silhouette above it. Showing approximately 1,788 miles, this custom rotisserie-built coupe pairs a 350ci Goodwrench V8 crate engine with GM electronic fuel injection and a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission, giving the car the response and reliability of a much newer setup without taking away from its traditional street-rod character. The chassis has been thoroughly reworked with a custom fully boxed frame, Ford 9-inch rear end, rack-and-pinion steering, power front disc brakes, and rear 4-link suspension with coilovers. Finished in two-tone Gray and Silver over a Gray and Charcoal interior, it also wears Magnum 500 wheels with Coker Classic whitewalls and carries a red-accented undercarriage that turns the underside into part of the show.
This 1932 Ford Model 18 5-Window Coupe Hot Rod is an all-steel, heavily customized build that combines authentic early-Ford architecture with the unmistakable performance character of a 1969 Corvette-sourced 427ci Big-Block Chevrolet V8. Showing approximately 6,977 miles, the car was conceived as a one-of-one creation rather than a conventional street rod, with virtually every major component selected or engineered around its distinctive combination of vintage Henry Ford steel and big-block Chevrolet power. Its all-steel 1932 Ford 5-window body has been given a dramatic 4-inch roof chop, producing the low, aggressive profile at the heart of the build, while the fenderless front end, exposed suspension, deep-dish Cragar S/S wheels, front skinnies, and substantial rear performance rubber reinforce its traditional hot-rod attitude. Beneath the body is a custom fully boxed aftermarket frame designed to cope with the torque of the 427, backed by a heavy-duty TH400 automatic and Ford 9-inch rear axle. According to the seller, the car has also received significant publicity and attracted attention from collectors, further separating it from the typical home-built street rod.
By 1969, the Shelby GT350 had evolved from the raw, competition-minded Mustang of the mid-1960s into something broader in character: still unmistakably performance-focused, but now with the presence and comfort of a true high-speed grand tourer. This 1969 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 shows approximately 80,436 miles and wears Black Jade over a Black interior with red seat accents, a combination that suits the car’s more mature personality especially well. Its Shelby identity is everywhere, from the functional twin-scoop fiberglass hood and Cobra-branded grille to the side scoops, GT350 graphics, rear decklid spoiler, Shelby Automotive identification plate, and Carroll Shelby signature across the passenger-side dash. Underneath, the 351ci Windsor V8, SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic automatic, and 3.25:1 Traction-Lok rear axle give it the kind of effortless V8 pace expected from a late-1960s Shelby, while power steering, power-assisted front disc brakes, and air conditioning make this example as much a road-going GT as it is a muscle car. It is a fitting snapshot of the moment when Shelby Mustangs became less about stripped-down competition and more about combining speed, style, and long-distance usability.
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