Vehicle Description
Ford knows all about retro-modern appeal with the Mustang. In 2002,
they released the Thunderbird, which obviously pays homage to the
original 2-seater "Baby Birds" of the '50's. This fact alone makes
the car worthy of your attention, but what's underneath? Well,
there's plenty of good news here. First of all the platform, the
engine, and the transmission all come from the Lincoln LS and
Jaguar S-type sedans. Okay, so there's some upscale roots. The 3.9
liter V8 is smooth and quiet, but when pushed emits a pleasing
snarl and some aggressive acceleration. The 2003 kept the essential
styling, but was infused with an extra 28 horsepower to bring the
total up to a very healthy 280. A horsepower increase is the best
update! The car is engineered for sure-footed handling with a
four-wheel independent suspension, four-wheel anti-lock disc
brakes, and a trunk mounted battery for better balance. Being a
T-bird, you would expect plenty of goodies, and they're all here.
Power everything including a neat tilt-away feature for the
steering column, a nice sound system with CD changer, air
conditioning, and power one-touch-down windows. This one has the
new for '03 Premium Package which gives you heated and cooled
leather seats. Cooled seats is a great feature on a convertible
with black seats! Many drivers are rediscovering these modern Birds
as a stylish way to get around. They offer looks, performance, and
plenty of modern amenities. Ford called it "relaxed sportiness."
Consumer Guide says, "As a near-luxury two-passenger V8
convertible, it's in a class by itself."
*DISCLAIMER: MAXmotive specializes in collectible classic and
custom vehicles. We have more than 200 vehicles in our collection
and have sold dozens nationwide and even overseas. We recommend
that all buyers who are unable to view a vehicle in person have a
pre-purchase inspection done prior to purchase. Inspections can be
performed by an independent party selected by the buyer. Due to the
age and uniqueness of these special vehicles, it is difficult to
cover all aspects and characteristics of each vehicle's condition
within the limited space available. Thus, pre-purchase inspections
are helpful to all parties involved. The information provided for
this vehicle is presented to the best of our knowledge, and is
deemed reliable. But MAXmotive does not warrant or guarantee this
information as a basis for purchase. It is the responsibility of
the buyer to make a thorough inspection to determine the
suitability of the vehicle prior to purchase.
