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The best pieces of automotive craftsmanship are sometimes produced not through actions, but rather via competitive reactions. The 1953 Motorama display at the New York Auto Show sparked a fire at Ford, as they were forced to sit on the sidelines and watch Chevrolet roll out the Corvette. Ford punched back a year later, introducing the 1st generation T-bird. It was dubbed “a personal car of distinction.” The car marked the first step towards the evolution of personal luxury cars in the United States and sold a staggering 16,115 vehicles in 1955. This stunning 2-seater convertible is home to New York and still gleams with magnificence.
This 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible has been given a frame-off restoration, with every nut and bolt replaced during its rebuild. The car is now a beautiful gloss black, with a striking chrome front grille, distinctive chrome Thunderbird front bumper as well as chrome trim on its hood scoop. Smooth lines run across the side of the body to meet the rear fins. The back end sports a unique twin fin shape that hosts a set of circular tail lamps. Above the rear bumper sits a pair of chrome exhaust ports, giving it a Batmobile-like appearance. The look is completed with a set of whitewall tires embracing multi-spoke Ford hubcaps. Factory additions include a factory hard-top, which sits over a new soft-top roof to suit your mood. The interior restoration of this unit is truly remarkable. A black dashboard frames the stainless-steel dash panel, which still carries its original FM radio. This combination of black and silver complements the plush black and white leather seats and door panels perfectly and is finished off with a beautiful 2-spoke Ford Master Guide steering wheel. Some futuristic-for-the-time extras include power windows and a power seat.
The Thunderbird was bestowed with a fully rebuilt 292ci V8, Y-Block engine. This engine was nicknamed the ‘Thunderbird V-8’, which produced 193 bhp at 4,400 rpm and 380 Nm of torque at 2,600 rpm. This car also has a wholly rebuilt powertrain as well as a 3-speed manual transmission with override. It retains its originality by being wired authentically with a 6V positive ground. Other notable features include power steering and power brakes.
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.
The fourth-generation Mustang, known as the SN95, made its debut in 1994 with a rounded, more aerodynamic design that divided opinions. However, the 1999 facelift—dubbed the "New Edge"—brought sharper lines and a more aggressive stance, making these later models highly sought after. If you’re after a New Edge Mustang with serious performance, this 2000 Ford Mustang GT delivers in spades. Featuring a turbocharged V8, a slew of aftermarket upgrades, and just 42,468 miles on the clock, this beast is now up for grabs in Alabama, waiting for a new owner to unleash its full potential.
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.
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