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An iconic car from the Fifties is the Ford Thunderbird. This personal luxury car was produced from 1954 to 1997 and reintroduced from 2002 until 2005. Throughout its 45 years of production Ford made the Thunderbird in eleven distinct generations. Arguably the third generation of the T-Bird is the most highly sought after and desired by collectors and enthusiasts. Our subject is from this generation, and with an immaculate full frame off restoration this 1962 Ford Thunderbird Convertible is available to be seen in South Carolina. It has just 500 miles after the restoration, and is a true gem to get your hands on. The original booklets and leaflets are also available.
This 1962 Ford Thunderbird underwent a high-quality frame-off restoration job in 2011. During the restoration, the exterior was repainted in the original Corinthian White. This magnificent specimen sits on a set of white-wall tires wrapped around vintage wire wheels which are reportedly original. All chrome parts were re-chromed and polished to a beautiful mirror shine. This car also sports a functioning power top. A tonneau cover in white with red trim will also be given with the sale. The interior saw a similar level of attention to detail, being re-done at the time of restoration to the original Thunderbird Red. The car is steered by the characteristic Fifties and Sixties large but slender movable steering wheel which is tastefully done in red and chrome shades. A three-piece instrument cluster communicates the car’s vitals to the driver. Power windows and the period-correct push-button radio complete this immaculate interior that can seat up to four persons when the tonneau cover is removed.
This 1962 Ford Thunderbird Convertible features the sole engine option that was offered on the third-generation T-Bird, the 390ci (6.4L) V8. The engine put out a suitable 300hp of power that was sent to the rear wheels via a three-speed Cruise-O-Matic MX automatic transmission. This car also has power brakes with disc brakes on all four wheels assuring of ample stopping power. The suspension is a front independent design with a rear live axle supported by semi-elliptic springs. Power steering is also on hand to assist with maneuvering the car.
Car Location: South Carolina Restored in 2011 Reported to have driven less than 500 miles since the Resto Full Frame off restoration Repainted white (original color) in 2011 Interior redone in 2011 Originally a red interior t-bird Power top Power windows Power brakes - discs on all four Power steering Tonneau cover included in sale - white w/ red trim Automatic transmission Movable steering wheel White wall tires w/ wire wheels - original wheels reported Before and after photos during the restoration
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.
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Chevy released the third-generation (or C3) Corvette in 1968, and the public lost their minds. Here was a car that was basically 80% concept, its lines lifted straight from Larry Shinoda’s Mako Shark II of 1965. Interestingly, the C3 Corvette was released in Hot Wheels form a few weeks before its official release by GM – in a GM-authorized move with Mattel, owners of the Hot Wheels brand. That’s why getting your hands on this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is a smart move since less than 29,000 units were made that year. This car comes to you from Florida with a fully rebuilt engine and is reportedly an example with all numbers matching.
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