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Think Thunderbird, and you’ll likely remember the original “Personal Luxury car” of the fifties or perhaps the revamped retro-inspired eleventh generation of the early 2000s. But the have been many Ford Thunderbirds in between, each one of them special and loved by dedicated fans across America. This 10th generation 1997 Ford Thunderbird LX features a reportedly low mileage of just 22,700 miles and looks to be in very good condition, both inside and out. This large front-engine, rear-wheel drive coupe is an excellent reminder of ’90s car culture and is reportedly all-original with up-to-date servicing for added reassurance.
The ’90s was a time when computer-aided automotive design was really taking off, with even more attention paid to the way that aerodynamics influence performance. This is evident in the 1997 Ford Thunderbird LX’s streamlined and clean outer appearance. It features a relatively low front end and has a shorter wheelbase than its predecessor. This, being a facelifted model, features an updated appearance, with the Thunderbird emblem appearing on the grille and a more curvaceous hood injecting some pizzaz into the design. Our featured example is painted in black and is reportedly all-original, right down to the chrome wheels, which are wrapped in Firestone tires. The originality extends to the interior. Images of the interior confirm the low mileage, with a four-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel that looks virtually factory fresh, pedals that are sans wear, and uncracked dashboard plastics. The 1997 Ford Thunderbird was relatively loaded for its era, featuring gray cloth upholstery, cruise control, power windows, a tilt steering wheel, and a power sunroof.
Under the hood lies a 3.8-liter V6 powerplant, which reportedly outputs 155 hp in this application. The naturally aspirated V6 engine is mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. This all-original car appears to be unmolested under the hood, with no modifications reported and up an up-to-date servicing history to ensure this time capsule of a car continues for many more years to come.
1997 Ford Thunderbird LX
3.8L V6
4-Speed Automatic
RWD
Black Exterior
Gray Cloth Interior
Sunroof
Tilt Steering Wheel
Power Windows
Cruise Control
All Original
One Owner Family
Servicing Up To Date
The famous Ford T-Bird is a legend in classic American car circles. It was Ford’s groundbreaker at the time, and introduced a new category called Personal Luxury Cars. These were swish and speedy two-seaters with comfortable and luxurious interiors, potent V8 engines under the hood, and the ability to travel for hundreds of miles at a time with minimal disturbance or discomfort to their well-heeled occupants. They also came with decent cargo space, aimed at being driven from five-star hotel to five-star hotel, or from mansion to posh office and back home. However, by the second generation, Ford added a rear seat to broaden the car’s target market. Ten generations of T-Bird were made between 1955 and 1997, but in 2002, Ford revived the nameplate for a final hurrah. The eleventh generation was a homage to the very first, and returned to its two-seat roots. Today’s 2002 Ford Thunderbird hails from that retro-modern era, and is available in Pennsylvania having covered just 19,506 miles so far. The car is reportedly all original, right down to including the black removable hard top in addition to its black powered soft top.
Ford’s Thunderbird or T-Bird is most well known for creating the American segment of Personal Luxury Cars. Aimed at rivaling Europe’s Grand Tourers, the first generation of T-Bird was a stylish and powerful two-door, two-seat coupe or convertible, with a comfortable and lavishly-equipped passenger cabin plus a roomy trunk. It was meant as a car that would be owned by the wealthy and driven by them across great distances with nary an ache or pain at the end. Subsequent generations gained a rear seat too, since Ford realized that sticking to two seats was limiting their target market. Made for ten generations between 1955 and 1997, the T-Bird firmly entrenched itself in American automotive culture. In 2002, Ford, feeling a bit misty-eyed, decided to make a eleventh generation as a homage to the original. This eleventh generation was produced for just three years and saw over 68,000 units sold. Today, we’ve got one of those cars, a 2003 Ford Thunderbird for sale from Sterling, Alaska. It’s got super low mileage too, less than 8,000 in fact, making it an absolute steal and a fantastic addition to someone who wants a definitive future classic that can be driven and enjoyed from today onwards.
One of Ford’s most fondly remembered marques, the Thunderbird created what was called the Personal Luxury Car category when it launched for the 1955 model year. Ford was paying attention to the European segment of Grand Tourers, and wanted to give Americans a slice of that stylish and luxurious long-distance motoring experience. After all, America’s highways were being built and upgraded, and soon, the well-heeled would love to drive their own luxury car across the country, from posh hotel to posh hotel. So, the first-generation Thunderbird had a lot to live up to, and live up, it did. Coming in two-door, two-seat form, it of course had a V8 up front and the most luxury features that were prevalent at the time. Today’s 1956 Ford Thunderbird has been fully restored and boasts under 9,000 miles to its name. Furthermore, this Delaware-based car comes with the Continental Kit as well.
If you want a classic American off-roader, you can’t go amiss by selecting a first-generation Ford Bronco. This vehicle was the brainchild of Ford product manager Donald N. Frey, who was also responsible for the Mustang. Intended to go head-to-head with the wildly successful Toyota Land Cruiser, Jeep CJ-5 and International Scout, the Bronco came in 1966 and ran until 1978 before entering its second generation. Over 225,000 first-generation examples were sold, which should give you an idea of how wildly successful the Bronco was. Even now, the current era Bronco is selling briskly. Back to our subject car, this 1969 Ford Bronco comes from Dayton, Ohio with only 51,000 miles on the clock. Furthermore, it’s said to be a garage-kept vehicle, which is rare to find with SUVs.
The mere mention of the word Shelby and you are treated to visions of a true automotive icon that ruled the tracks and even the open streets with turned heads as you drive by. Turn back the clock to the 60s and Mr. Shelby had his usual treatment on an American classic — The Ford Mustang, what was born out of it was a true icon. Present today is a tribute build on the legendary Shelby GT350 and takes shape with this 1968 Ford Mustang. This shelby GT350 tribute build is a real looker and sports some uber cool features that just keep giving.
You can’t go amiss by choosing a first-generation Ford Mustang as your starter classic car. Ford’s signature model created the whole pony car arena, and over sixty years later, remains the sole survivor of the segment. The first generation Mustang was offered between 1964 (called 1964½ models) and 1973. Along the way, it offered various engines and came in some high-performance variants too. Buyers could choose three body styles, and many went for the stylish fastback or the slick convertible. But, the third choice, the two-door hardtop offered sleek and arguably unappreciated style that really made owning one a personal choice of distinction. Today, we’ve got a 1967 Ford Mustang Hardtop for sale in Goodyear, Arizona. With its host of upgrades, this is a classic car that’s suitable for daily driving if desired. Snap it up soon!
Chevy’s C5 Corvette was introduced for the 1997 model year as the successor to the wildly popular C4 Corvette. The C5 took many of the C4’s best aspects and further refined them. However, it saw a significant mechanical change in that the gearbox was now sited at the rear of the car, directly driving the rear axle. This set-up optimized weight distribution, making the Corvette an even better track handler than it already was. Facilitating this system was a torque tube that rotated at crankshaft RPM, running down the middle of the car straight to the gearbox. This system resulted in the magic 50-50 weight distribution that keen performance driving enthusiasts crave. Today’s 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Hardtop offers that, plus the rarer hardtop body style, and a manual gearbox, making it a truly appealing car for someone who loves to drive and seeks a future classic. This car has covered just under 125,000 miles and lives in New York.
Many people believe that the Porsche Boxter is the greatest first-time Porsche purchase because, for a relatively reduced cost, you can get yourself into the driver's seat of a very capable sports car. It is sublime to drive and won’t punish you in the daily grind. This was at least when it was first introduced. Today, they have become coveted classics that earn compliments wherever they go. The Boxter was the company's first roadster since the 914, and it was a smash success. The Porsche 986, especially the first generation, is an enjoyable, low-maintenance car. That is why we think that you will love this beautiful example of the 1998 Porsche Boxster. It shows 64800 miles on its odometer and is currently located in Glendale, Arizona. With a few packages up its sleeve, this nippy beauty is ready to arrive at your home.
The Porsche 911 is a car that most petrolheads and enthusiasts aspire to own at some stage of their lives. It’s one of the most prolific sports cars in the world, with its quirky, rear-engined layout and distinctive teardrop shape that’s changed little from its introduction in 1964 to the present day. From that point over six decades ago until 1998, the engine used air cooling, resulting in a distinctive purr. However, post-1998 cars have water-cooled engines, a casualty of tightening emissions regulations. The flip side of this is, water cooling enabled them to make even more power and offer more potent performance. That’s why we’re sure that this Maryland-based 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet won’t have any trouble finding a new home. It’s from the 997 generation, is a drop-top and has driven just under 92,000 miles so far.
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