VIN:
1FAHP60A45Y106346
This 2005 Thunderbird 50th Anniversary Edition, one of only 1,845 produced in Torch Red, is truly a sight to behold. The car is in excellent condition, with the original color freshly repainted in the same factory Torch Red, enhanced by an added clear coat. The current owner notes that this vehicle has always been garaged and has remained in California since its inception, ensuring its preservation in a mild climate. The Thunderbird has long been considered Ford's answer to the Corvette, both being powerful two-seater luxury cars that debuted in the mid-1950s. The Thunderbird was produced across ten generations until its discontinuation in 1997, momentarily leaving the Corvette without a direct competitor. However, Ford revived the Thunderbird in 2001 with the 11th generation, featuring retro styling that paid homage to the original model. Many believe this design direction was influenced by the retro trend popularized by Volkswagen's New Beetle. The Bond connection was further solidified with the release of 700 James Bond 007 Edition Thunderbirds in 2003, inspired by the car's appearance in "Die Another Day."
This particular Thunderbird has been repainted in its original Torch Red color and features a black convertible top, though it does not come with a hardtop. The black interior is typical of early 2000s design and includes "Thunderbird" stamped sill plates, as well as "50th Anniversary" inserts on the front quarter panels. The same "Thunderbird" script is displayed on the matte silver panel across the passenger side of the dashboard. The car has been upgraded with an aftermarket backup camera, stereo system, speakers with Bluetooth, CD, and USB capabilities, and it also comes with a tonneau cover.
Under the hood, this Thunderbird is powered by a 3.9L Jaguar-derived V8 engine paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission. While the transmission has been replaced, the car has only 79,000 miles on it. The brakes have been upgraded to slotted brakes, offering improved stopping power. The current owner reports everything functions perfectly, and the car delivers a refined yet sporty driving experience, with confident handling and braking that make even the twistiest roads a pleasure to navigate. The current owner has maintained comprehensive records, including documentation of a new transmission and the replacement of all eight engine coils. There are no mechanical issues to report.
2005 Ford Thunderbird 50th Anniversary Edition
3.9L V8
5-Speed Automatic Transmission
RWD
Torch Red Exterior
Black Interior
No Hard Top
Current Owner Reports Original Torch Red Has Been Repainted and Clear Coated
Upgraded Brakes To Slotted Brakes For Better Stopping Power
Custom Car Cover Included In Sale
Aftermarket Stereo And Speakers With Bluetooth/CD
Aftermarket Back Up Camera Installed
Radio With USB
Transmission Replaced By Previous Owner
Tonneau Cover Included
New Ceramic Slotted Brakes
4-Wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Stainless Steel Exhaust
3.58 Axle Ratio
ABS and Driveline Traction Control
17” Chrome Aluminum Wheels
Compact Steel Spare Tire and Wheel
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Halogen Headlights
The '50s was surely iconic. The cars, the music and the vibes were ones never to be relieved. Looking to experience or relive the magical time? Present today is this 1957 Ford Thunderbird. It's a '50s classic that ensures an original driving experience and looks that make you turn back as you park.
Ford’s T-Bird brought Americans a slice of the European Grand Tourer lifestyle. These luxury cars were initially two seaters with powerful engines and the best luxury and technological features of their time. They were designed to be owned and driven by the wealthy, and capable of crossing the country while imparting the least fatigue upon their occupants. If you’ve always had a soft spot for a T-Bird, this first-generation 1957 Ford Thunderbird is a fine catch. Coming to you with under 35,000 miles on the clock, we’re told that this car is just 1 of 68 produced in the beautiful color that you see in these photos. That fact, plus its original mileage and up-to-date servicing make it a fine classic car that’s a shrewd investment too.
The first-generation Thunderbird was introduced in 1954 as Ford’s answer to the Chevy Corvette that came out the year before. To call it a direct competitor of the Vette would, however, be inaccurate. While the Corvette was a small and lightweight 2-seater with a fiberglass body (to compete with European sports cars), the T-Bird was more of a 2-seater personal luxury car for a younger demographic of buyers (being smaller and lighter than most Detroit products at the time). In fact, in its first production year, it outsold the Corvette by a massive margin. In total, over 53,000 first-generation Thunderbirds were made in 3 years of production, with 1957 being the most successful year.
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The Porsche 911 is this German automaker’s best-known greatest hit. But did you know that Porsche also had a string of other models as well? These include the 914, 924, 944, and in 1991, the 968. The 968 was the successor to the 944, and like its predecessor, used a front-mounted, watercooled engine. Like the 944, the 968 was designed to sit beneath the 911, acting as a sort of entry-level model. This particular 1992 Porsche 968 Cabriolet comes to you with 116,000 miles, showcasing the fact that it’s a very enjoyable car to drive. The current owner reports having the car for approximately three to four years. Would you like to be its next owner?
The Saturn Sky is a two-seater roadster built by GM's now-defunct subsidiary Saturn between 2006 and the company’s closure in 2009 (due to GM’s post-recession budget cuts). It was based on the GM Kappa platform (which it shared with the Pontiac Solstice). Some may also know this car from a different branch of the General Motors automotive tree: Opel. The 2007-10 Opel GT was, in fact, a badge-engineered Saturn Sky for the European market, though sales figures indicate that it was nowhere as successful as the Saturn. The Red Line sub-model of the Sky came with a more powerful turbocharged engine than the base version, a torque-sensing limited-slip differential, StabiliTrak stability control, and enhanced suspension.
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