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Ford introduced the Thunderbird in 1955, aiming to give Americans a slice of that Grand Touring thing that well-heeled Europeans were enjoying. Billed as a Personal Luxury Car, the Thunderbird was a segment-starter. Here was a luxurious, two-seat machine with a capacious trunk and a powerful V8 under the hood. Offering ample grunt, the T-Bird as it became known, was a machine for crossing States in a day, traveling for hours on end, and only stopping for refreshment or relief. Ten generations were made until 1997, with an eleventh produced between 2002 and 2005. This 1962 Ford Thunderbird is a great third-generation example, and it’s had some rejuvenation carried out over the past few years. Hence, it’s a fantastic classic for you to start a collection with.
This magnificent 1962 Ford Thunderbird flaunts its curves and lines in a shade called Chestnut Metallic. This lustrous two-door hardtop features chrome bumpers and plenty of chrome detailing. Meanwhile, it’s got a new windshield, which was installed in 2017. The car rolls on a set of classy whitewall tires, doing full justice to its quintessential Sixties design. The interior of this 1962 Ford Thunderbird offers seating for four adults. That’s because Ford quickly realized that by adding a rear seat, they could increase their potential audience for this luxury car. So, you’ve got plush leather-upholstered seating in a pleasing shade of beige. The dashboard is a new item, replaced in 2017. Then, there’s a reupholstered headliner, and newer carpet. The car also comes with a heater and defroster, power windows, and a push-button radio. And that’s before we get into the Art Deco-inspired dashboard design, with podded gauges, and plenty of chrome of course.
This 1962 Ford Thunderbird moves with panache, thanks to its 390ci V8 which was replaced in 1977. Moreover, the car’s 3-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission was rebuilt in 2021. As you’d expect, power goes to the rear wheels. The car also benefits from a new exhaust that was installed in 2024, as well as new brakes which are a 2022 job. We’re also informed that the car has electronic ignition on board.
1962 Ford Thunderbird
390ci V8
Holley 4-Barrel Carburetor
3-Speed Cruise-O-Matic Automatic
RWD
Chestnut Metallic Exterior
Beige Interior
New 390ci V8 Engine Installed in 1977
Automatic Transmission Rebuilt in 2021
Alternator Electronic Ignition
New Dash and Windshield Installed in 2017
Reupholstered Headliner
Newer Carpet
New Brakes in 2022
New Exhaust in 2024
Chrome Bumpers
Radio
Power Windows
Heater & Defroster
In the ʼ00s, Ford decided to honor its timeless Thunderbird personal luxury car with a retro-modern eleventh generation. Produced for just three short years, this eleventh-generation T-Bird saw over 60,000 units made. Heavily inspired by the first generation from the 1950s, this new T-Bird sat on a modern platform, and used a V8 from Jaguar, of all places. Today, we’ve got a 2003 Ford Thunderbird for those who are intrigued by this pastiche of ʼ50s styling and ʼ00s mechanicals and creature comforts. The car has done only 8,312 miles, making it a real rare find, and a definitive future classic.
In 1955, the Ford Thunderbird entered the American luxury car market and shook it up. Aimed at bringing Americans a taste of the European Grand Touring experience, the Thunderbird was called the Personal Luxury Car. It was a powerful two-seater with a suitably spacious trunk and all the creature comforts of the day. Aimed at covering hundreds of miles with ease, the T-Bird quickly became a cult classic. Ford made ten generations until 1997, but they had a brief change of heart in 2002. Hence, a retro-modern eleventh generation was released, and made until 2005. Just 60,000 were sold, making this generation relatively rare in comparison with the early ones from the Fifties and Sixties. So, if you’ve wanted to try out one of these curios, check out this 4,475-mile 2002 Ford Thunderbird that’s for sale right now with us.
Ford’s Thunderbird is responsible for creating the Personal Luxury Car segment in the United States, a segment that the famous, wealthy and powerful flocked to like moths to a flame in the fifties through eighties. Personal Luxury Cars were modeled on Europe’s Grand Tourers, aimed at providing smooth, swift and serene transportation across great distances while offering all the luxury niceties and creature comforts that were cutting-edge at the time. Introduced in 1955, the first-gen Thunderbird would run for a mere three model years before the second generation came about. With a mere 53,166 made, it’s not so easy to find a great example these days. However, we at Exotic Car Trader have developed somewhat of a knack for finding and offering great examples of iconic cars. This 1957 Ford Thunderbird is no exception. We’re told that the car was fully restored around 15 years ago, which explains why it still looks in great order.
To truly understand the significance of the Ford Bronco, we need to take a step back and look at the pre-1970s Bronco models. The mid-1960s Bronco was undoubtedly groundbreaking, and for the new decade, they underwent significant refinement, including improved handling, enhanced suspension systems, and a more powerful engine lineup. These improvements turned the Bronco from a conventional off-road vehicle into a competent and adaptable SUV that could handle a variety of terrains with ease. By the year 1970, the Ford Bronco was a highly renowned name and was considered a vehicle ahead of its time. What we have here is a 1970 Ford Bronco Restoration with just 12,925 miles on its clock and a lively V8 under its hood. Located in Los Angeles, California, this beauty is all set up to accompany you on your off-roading journeys.
Born in 1948, the Ford F-Series is the longest-running pickup truck model in the United States. It’s now on the fourteenth generation, and is starting to embrace electric power too. That’s why picking up a classic or modern classic F-Series will always be a great way to celebrate a vehicle that mobilized countless Americans, and bolstered their small businesses to no end. This 1992 Ford F-250 XLT will no doubt have done so for its owner when brand-new. Now, this 133,879-mile truck has received a restored body and some new parts. The current owner says that documentation and invoices for work done on this Virginia-based truck are available too.
Some may say that a classic car is an investment in one's well-being. Take a simple drive of a car from yesteryear and the trials of the past week will simply vanish. Present here is automotive therapy and takes shape with this 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback. With a full restoration reported by the current owner, this first-generation pony is looking for its new stable and can be yours today!
What do you get when you imbue an Eighties car with Twenties (no not Twenty Twenties, but Nineteen Twenties) styling? That’s precisely what Excalibur aimed to do. This Milwaukee-based outfit was the work of Clifford Brooks Stevens, who initially designed the cars for Studebaker. Stevens subsequently formed a company to create them by himself. Sadly, the project wasn’t as successful as all involved would have expected, and after several failures, Excalibur folded in 1990. Of course, that hasn’t stopped others from creating replicas, such as this 1989 Excalibur Series V Replica. Built on a 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis GS chassis, this 17,688-mile automobile awaits its new owner in Williston, Vermont. It is often said that imitation is the best form of flattery, so the fact that someone built a replica of the Excalibur means that the car is worth checking out. If you’re the kind of person who lusts after the quirky and isn’t afraid to push the boundaries of what many consider a ‘classic’ or ‘modern classic’, why not buy this car and become its custodian?
The Chevy Nova, or Chevy II as it was also known, was the Bowtie’s contender in the compact car space between 1962 and 1979. It was quite a departure from Chevy’s other offerings that included full-size and midsize cars, plus sports, muscle and pony cars. Nevertheless, the Nova was a best-seller throughout much of the Sixties, since it represented affordable motoring for the masses who didn’t want a land yacht of epic proportions and eye-watering price. Now, the Nova is a great classic car, as well as a fine restomod platform. This particular 1966 Chevrolet Nova SS Restomod is a great example of the latter category, as it’s undergone a full restoration and has just 400 miles on its stonking new motor.
Being a manufacturer and making a statement in the ʼ80s was a tough task, as the automotive world was on full blast with cars making the move to more tech and a change in design to suit a massive shift in customer tastes and preferences. Mercedes-Benz in the 80s was peak German automotive and the secret to its success? Staying true to who they are and giving the world true luxury and superior engineering over marketing gimmicks. Present today is this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL, this German classic is a love letter to luxury cruising in style and has just a reported 140,316 miles on its clock.
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