Vehicle Description
1962 Ford Thunderbird Coupe
The Jet age is in full swing, the country is riding high on Beatle
mania, towering beehive hair doo's, fur boots, and getting to the
moon before the end of the decade. To mirror these times the Ford
Motor Company put elements of design into the Thunderbird for
1962.
A jet age front, and thruster rear taillight configuration, all in
sophisticated black exterior, this hardtop is perfect for a
boulevard cruise that will certainly turn heads. This 1 of 31 (YES
I SAID 31) M Code factory 3x2's a rare example of an option with
only 31 original orders. This one remains true to form, well
maintained and mostly original. exceptions a repaint, and
chroming.
Exterior
This "R" title (Due to flooding and was changed to the "R" title
prior to 1992) was brought back to life with all necessary repairs,
and problems addressed. That said the original coded white top has
been painted black to match the remainder of the car. All steel
looks straight and dent free. Paint shows some chipping around roof
area where it meets the body, and trunk and hood have a few nicks.
Chrome bumpers, and bright work are all in good condition, with
only rear quarter panel faux vents showing slight wear on the
chrome. Kelsey Hayes knockoff wire wheels are on all 4 corners.
Consigner states that the car will come with matching fender
skirts.
Interior
Chestnut interior, original to the car is seen, and is in full
glory, with near perfect bucket seats in front, and a bench in the
back. A sleek console makes its way to the dash, and houses the
vinyl covered console glove box, and ashtray. Horizontal ribbed
aluminum snakes its way up the dash and proceeds to spread out from
side to side over the dash front, and houses the heater and air
flow controls, light switches, logos and a very cool swing away
steering wheel. Above this are 2 Chestnut vinyl wing like
structures (can you say bird?) that form the padded dash top. A
speaker, radio, and a 3-gauge cluster is within these swoops, and
all appear in excellent condition. Power windows, power steering,
power driver's seat, and power brakes are installed options.
Drivetrain
The M code engine, original to the car, which is deemed a 390ci
340hp Tri power V8 is seen with a pop of the hood. An automatic
transmission is bolted to the back. The correct 406 factory
aluminum heads, aluminum intake, special camshaft, oil pump and
distributor specially ordered on "M" code cars. Also noted are dual
exhausts, original air cleaner, chromed valve covers, chrome master
cylinder cover, chrome power steering cap, and a chromed tip
dipstick are highlighting the engine. Newly upgraded are a re-cored
radiator, water pump, fuel pump, rebuilt carbs including throttle
shaft bushings, fuel tank and sending unit. This car has also been
converted to electronic ignition.
A consigner stated, "Semi Survivor," presents nicely, with a few
dings in the paint, and a few chromed parts showing patina, also an
excellent interior, is here to be driven away and enjoyed. A rare
example for the taking! What's the word? Thunderbird...of
course!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 150 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. A 450 barn find
collection is currently also on display.
This vehicle is in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania,
conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76
Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and
our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for
more information or to come see the vehicle in person.