Description:
Interior Color:Black Ink
Exterior Color:Platinum Silver Metallic
Description:2004 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Ford revived more than an American icon when it boldly resurrected its unique Thunderbird sports/personal car for 2002. It also, as events would have it, reprised an historic Motor Trend Car of the Year win. For 2002, we\'re happy to bestow that honor again, recognizing today\'s Thunderbird for how it combines heritage with modernity and pleasure with practicality.. Ford produced just over 68,000 of the modern Thunderbirds from 2002 to 2005. For consignment, a 2004 Ford Thunderbird convertible with a title verified 89,777 actual miles. This one has been driven and enjoyed as intended by Ford, well maintained, and now available for the next owner to experience a rising star in the specialty car market. Exterior The eye- catching design of the front of this Platinum Silver Metallic car suggests 1950\'s Thunderbirds but in reverse angles. The headlights lean backwards with no brow, where the originals pushed forward and wore overhangs from the body. Our grille is slightly convex where the early grilles were concave, both egg crate construction. Where the hood scoop rose above the hood in the \'50\'s, it dips down into the hood following a sculpted ravine that directs air to the opening. There\'s a significant rake to the windshield but in 1956, the glass was vertical and wrapped around. The dramatic profile is bolstered by the 17-inch chrome wheels wrapped in 50 series tires. Fender vents, polished windshield frame, and porthole windows on the hardtop further enhance its visual excitement while in the back, tail lights maintain a traditional round presentation and still look like afterburners after all these years. Imperfections include some bubbling paint where the body meets the canvas top, a sizable scuff behind a wheel, obligatory chin scrapes, various chips, and some slight curb rash. Interior Black Ink is the extent of the interior palette beginning on the door panels which are also adorned with a brushed aluminum dress plate that, like the classic Thunderbirds, carries the color patterns onto the dash. The ribbed pattern towards the door jamb also continues on a circular back wall behind the seats while the pattern on the black bucket seat inserts reflects that same ribbed configuration, surrounded by well padded black leather and a substantial head restraint above. Black plastic panels make up the lower dash which spills into the sides of the center console where a glossy black handled shifter sits at the ready, racy and clean and an armrest follows. The black topped leather wrapped steering wheel has an aqua Thunderbird which is coordinated with the aqua needles of the white faced gauges on the surrounding black dashboard. The center stack contains the AM/FM/CD stereo, climate controls, and other switches and knobs are fully integrated in the flat black panel. Low pile black carpet covers the floor protected by rubber mats in good condition and the lined trunk is clean. Drivetrain Shrouded by a number of plastic covers, the engine bay remains clean and houses a 3.9 liter DOHC V8 producing 280 horsepower and tied to a 5R55N 5-speed automatic transmission which sends power, old school style, to the rear wheels with 3.58 conventional gears. Power disc brakes are found on all four wheels. No prop rod here, gas struts hold up the hood! Undercarriage Typical and expected surface rust and patina are found under this well loved car but in general, we have a clean underside. There\'s a light film of oil on the X-bracing and flywheel cover, but that\'s the only dampness we see. The dual exhaust travels through a tunnel, entering original equipment mufflers on their way to exit in split fashion via chrome tips. Both ends of the car have independent suspension with coil springs up front and MacPherson struts playing the starring role in back. Drive-Ability What\'s not to love? A modern retro two seater in new condition, a very comfortable cabin, and plenty of power underfo
Price History
| Original Price | | $12,999 | |
| Listed Price | | $12,999 | |
Excluding price changes of less than $100.
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.
