Description:
Interior Color:Black Ink
Exterior Color:Thunderbird Blue
Description:2002 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Last year it was the Chrysler PT Cruiser. Before that it was the Volkswagen New Beetle. But this year, the hottest piece of driveway jewelry in America will be Ford\'s new Thunderbird. Ford has done a masterful job of translating cues from the classic Thunderbirds of the \'50s and early \'60s onto the modern Lincoln LS chassis. The resulting car fills a vacant marketing niche for a convertible in the mid 2000\'s with more emphasis on style than on speed. Csaba Csere, Car and Driver, July 2001 For consignment, a 2002 Ford Thunderbird convertible with a title verified 11,895 actual miles, and this one check all the boxes with an exclusive color, an accessory hardtop, chrome wheels, and the interior color package. Ford had plans to limit production to 25,000 the first year, but excitement exceeded their expectations and 31,368 were produced in 2002. Exterior Thunderbird Blue was a name used for one of the first colors for the 1955 Thunderbirds and used here in two stage metallic coverage of a light turquoise. The black canvas top has its own name too, known as Midnight Black in the Thunderbird world and ours shows in very nice condition including its clear rear window. But the money shot is the Performance white hard top that presents a dramatic contrast. The long hood and steeply raked windshield and cab back sitting position puts eight feet of car ahead of you and almost as much behind you as the straight shoulder line of the car becomes the rear fenders that terminate with round tail lights that stand vertical and protrude just enough to be visible to drivers to your side. Fender vents summon the classic Thunderbirds but the 17-inch chrome wheels could not have been imagined in 1955. Imperfections are few and include a number of scuffs and a deep scratch and gash in the front bumper. Interior In a clean nod to the 1950\'s, the interior package is completely retro, color matched to the exterior and beginning with turquoise armrests on black patterned door panels with a brushed aluminum trim piece. The two tone seats also combine black and Thunderbird Blue with ribbed inserts, a Thunderbird logo embossed on the black leather, and a robust head restraint over each high back bucket seat with a touch of wear on the driver\'s bolster. An aqua band colors the lower dash which runs right into the center console sides where the turquoise shifter knob appears prominently in its black plastic base. The steering wheel is not left out of the party and has a turquoise upper ahead of white faced gauges that enjoy turquoise needles. The center stack is basic black and where the AM/FM/CD radio and A/C switchgear reside. Behind the seats, a circular storage shelf is walled by a stitch patterned border. Low pile black carpet covers the floor swimmingly. Drivetrain Plastic shrouds dominate the view of the spotless engine bay where a 3.9 DOHC liter V8 resides and it\'s rated at 252 horsepower. It\'s fuel injected and is driven by a 5R55N 5-speed automatic transmission which spins the back wheels with 3.58 gears. Undercarriage Near showroom condition is found underneath with no surface rust nor fluids out of place anywhere. The knuckles are clear of grease and there is no road dirt to be found. The dual exhaust flows into the original equipment mufflers before heading to the back and the independent front and rear suspension consist of MacPherson struts. Power disc brakes are on all four corners. Drive-Ability Ford promoted the Thunderbird as having relaxed sportiness. That implies the ride will be softer than a tightly wound sports car and indeed, this is more cruiser than sports car and provides an ultimately comfortable cabin from which to enjoy the ride. There\'s decent power here, certainly enough to instill highway confidence, and along with good visibility, great braking, and decent handling, this car performed well, and all operational items functioned as they should. While Classic Au
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| Original Price | | $25,000 | |
| Listed Price | | $25,000 | |
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Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000 collectable and special interest vehicles offered for sale. We are conveniently located just west of Philadelphia.
