The eleventh generation of Ford’s Thunderbird was a retro-modern homage to the one that started the whole Personal Luxury Car craze in the United States. Made between 2002 and 2005, less than 70,000 were sold. That’s why finding one isn’t as easy as you might think. So, if you’ve been a Thunderbird fan, check out this 2004 Ford Thunderbird Convertible that’s up for grabs. The car comes with 30,500 miles on the clock, and since it’s a 2004 model, it’s got the more powerful engine that came from 2003 onwards.
Dressed in a Merlot coat, this 2004 Ford Thunderbird Convertible is certainly a car of class and panache. The car wears its matching Merlot hardtop with opera windows on the sides and also has a power-retractable soft top replete with glass windows. That makes it an excellent all-season convertible since you’ve got the relative security and weatherproofing of a proper hardtop when required. The car truly is a sight to behold, rolling on its 17-inch alloy wheels and dripping with retro-modern styling cues that hark back to the very first Thunderbirds of the 1950s. The two-seat interior of this 2004 Ford Thunderbird Convertible is once again, a hat tip to the very first one, which was a two-seater. Subsequent years would see Ford fit a rear seat to its T-Bird to increase family appeal, but the eleventh generation went back to the Personal part of Personal Luxury Car. Interior highlights include an Alpine audio player with a 6-disc CD changer, dual-zone automatic climate control with air conditioning, and tan leather seats with partial electrical adjustment.
This 2004 Ford Thunderbird Convertible features a Jaguar-derived 3.9L V8 with sequential multi-port fuel injection that was factory rated for 280hp and 286lb-ft. It powers the rear wheels through a Ford Bordeaux 5-speed automatic gearbox. The driver may change gears manually via the gear shifter too. Meanwhile, the car has front and rear independent suspension, 4-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock braking, and power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering. We’re told that the car has received a recent oil change.
2004 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe
3.9L V8
5-Speed Automatic
RWD
Merlot Exterior
Cream Interior
Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
Front & Rear Independent Suspension
17" Wheels
Standard Traction Control System
Power-Operated Soft Top With A Glass Rear Window & Defogger
Alpine Audio Player With A 6-CD Changer
Power-Assisted Rack & Pinion Steering
Current Owner Reports Recent Oil Change
Ford’s famous T-Bird was conceived in the Fifties, as an American Grand Tourer. But using that European designation wouldn’t do, so Ford created a segment name for it as well: Personal Luxury Car. Introduced in 1955 as a luxurious two-seater with V8 power under the hood, the first-generation T-Bird saw over 16,000 sold. This Torch Red 1955 Ford Thunderbird from Roseville, California is one such example. With its two-tone interior, 292ci V8 and 12-volt electrical system, this is a fine classic to drive around in. The car also comes with the detachable hardtop included in the sale, making it an all-weather, all-season classic if you please. We believe that the car may have received restoration, and bears just 1,700 miles since then.
Ford’s final hurrah in the Personal Luxury Car segment which they created, the eleventh generation T-Bird was made between 2002 and 2005. Ford poured significant resources into creating a retro-modern machine that would be forever remembered. That’s why you’ll do extremely well to pick up this Merlot-colored 2004 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe from Los Angeles. With just under 28,000 miles on the clock, this V8-toting machine comes with the Light Sand Appearance Package, a removable body-colored hard top and even the original owner’s manual included with the sale. That makes it not only a fine daily driver, but a viable future investment as well.
This 1957 Ford Thunderbird is powered by the desirable 312ci Y-block naturally aspirated V8 paired with a 3-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission. Finished in black over a white vinyl interior with a gray convertible soft top, it also includes the removable hard top — a defining feature of the final-year first-generation Thunderbird. Recent documented service reflects significant investment into the car’s mechanical systems, with major attention given to braking, fuel delivery, cooling, steering, and ignition components. This is not simply cosmetic upkeep — it is substantive mechanical sorting aimed at drivability and reliability.
The 2023 Ford Shelby F-150 is where raw performance meets everyday practicality, transforming a capable full-size truck into a 775-horsepower powerhouse. This example, showing 31,294 miles, is finished in Avalanche with signature Shelby striping, giving it a bold yet refined presence. Built by Shelby American in limited numbers, this truck stands far apart from a standard F-150, offering supercar-level power in a highly usable platform. With its combination of luxury features from the Lariat 502A package and Shelby’s extensive performance upgrades, this truck delivers an experience that is equally at home on the road, at the job site, or out on an off-road adventure.
This Powder Blue 1975 Ford Bronco is just the vehicle to buy if you’re looking for a classic off-roader that can show you a good time. With its open-air demeanor, cream-colored interior and punchy 351ci V8, it’s a symbol of the Sixties when fun and frolic ruled the country. This first-generation Bronco has received a comprehensive makeover and features several upgrades, including a James Duff 6-inch Crawler suspension system, reupholstered premium diamond stitched upholstery and a matching cream-colored soft top for when you need some weather protection and security. An air conditioning system is also included with the sale, albeit not yet installed.
Who wouldn’t want the initiator of the pony car class to grace their life? That’s what we’re offering, with this Springtime Yellow 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible that’s available in Haddon Heights, New Jersey. Ford’s Mustang wasn’t yet another model, after all, but a segment creator. If not for the Mustang, we wouldn’t have had others like the Chevy Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, etc. This particular car is a 1965 model which is the first year of proper first-gen Mustang production, and saw over 559,000 units made in that year. Coming to you with a fine 289ci V8 under the hood, the Pony Interior Trim Package and a 3-speed automatic transmission, it’s a perfect classic car for anyone, really.
Ford’s final hurrah in the Personal Luxury Car segment which they created, the eleventh generation T-Bird was made between 2002 and 2005. Ford poured significant resources into creating a retro-modern machine that would be forever remembered. That’s why you’ll do extremely well to pick up this Merlot-colored 2004 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe from Los Angeles. With just under 28,000 miles on the clock, this V8-toting machine comes with the Light Sand Appearance Package, a removable body-colored hard top and even the original owner’s manual included with the sale. That makes it not only a fine daily driver, but a viable future investment as well.
The Ford Thunderbird was made between 1955 and 1997 across ten generations, and redefined the Personal Luxury Car for Americans. In fact, it created the segment, largely inspired by the Grand Tourers of Europe. So, in the 2000s, Ford was feeling a little misty eyed and decided to create a rose-tinted eleventh generation homage to this iconic nameplate. Enter the retro-modern Thunderbird that was made between 2002 and 2005. Styled by Jack Telnack, the car sat on the Ford DEW98 platform, used an engine from Jaguar (who Ford owned at the time), and marked a return to roots of sorts, in that it was a two-seater, just like the first generation. Over 68,000 examples were made, and we have one for sale. Say hello to this original owner, all-stock 2002 Ford Thunderbird from South Jordan, Utah, that’s got just 13,085 miles on the clock.
Mercedes-Benz and its lineup of SLs have always been and will be iconic; the automotive marque's pinnacle open-top grand tourer has been the car to have for eons when you want to experience authentic open-top motoring. The 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL represents the marque's most popular model; this neat example is reported to have just 90,850 miles on the clock and is a true motoring icon.
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