Vehicle Description
2004 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Driving a Ford Thunderbird on a summer night takes you back to a
simpler era. The V8 engine burbles as you cruise comfortably back
in time. With two seats, a convertible top, and rear-wheel drive,
it sometimes feels like driving a vintage car, only it's a new
version of the classic.
The Thunderbird combines design features from early Thunderbirds,
including the original 1955-57 two-seater and the 1961-63 bullet
bird. A V8 badge has been added to the front fenders of 2004 models
to further the retro theme. Yet Ford doesn't describe the 2004
Thunderbird as a replica, or retro, because it has so much modern
equipment in it, on it and underneath it. This example with a mere
54,679 miles, presenting all nice and clean, and with the
convertible up or down and an included hardtop with the porthole
window from 1956. A nice leather interior, touchscreen AM/FM backup
camera aftermarket radio, and totally sporty looks, time to leave
the kids to their electronic devices and go for a cruise.
Exterior
With nicely rounded panels sporting hints of the styling from the
earlier 1955 birds, we see straight steel panels bathed in Merlot
paint. There are scratches and a few dings throughout, but nothing
out of the ordinary from the usual usage one would pick up over
time. Round headlights with a nice shiny top bezel, flank an oval
chromed egg crate grille, again reminiscent of days and models of
yore. A scoop for the hood, and wide shiny highly polished front
window trimming fronts the hardtop mounted on for the pictures .
This has the iconic porthole window, is body matching Merlot, and
can be easily removed and stored for convertible motoring.
Certainly not the jet engines from the 60's birds, but nicely
rounded inset taillights and a body matching bumper below. 17-inch
multi blade fan style wheels are on all 4 corners.
Interior
With a swing of the stylish doors we can note a mixture of black
and light sand leather inserts. The leather seats are holding up
well and are firmly planted within black vinyl tubs. On the
driver's side a small opening can be seen where the power cord
meets the switches in the outside of the tub. Otherwise, seats are
nice and clean, and have plenty of padded supports. Up the center
races a sporty console in black, armrest, cupholders and the shift
lever are seen here. Upfront the dash is all original save for the
aftermarket AM/FM/ touchscreen with backup cam unit now installed
in the center of the dash. A light sand leather wrapped shift knob,
steering wheel, and white faces gauges break up some of the black
that the dash is made up of. All clean overall with nice black
carpet on the floors and the headliner for the hardtop is like new
as is the convertible top hidden from view of the photos.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is a nicely buttoned up and very clean engine bay
sporting the 3.9-liter DOHC V8. It's fed by electronic fuel
injection and is attached to a 5R55N 5-speed automatic
transmission. The rear axle comes to us in 3.58 conventional
form.
Undercarriage
A few splatters of road dirt, and some scratched from bottoming out
on the X frame in the center, but otherwise clean and surface rust
free. Upfront, independent coil spring suspension is noted, and on
back independent McPherson strut suspension is on. Power disc
brakes are showing off on all 4 corners.
Drive-Ability
As one would expect from the exterior and interior appearance, this
bird fired right up, and performed well on the test track. Smooth
acceleration, straight bias free braking, and good cornering
capabilities. All functions were working just swimmingly.
From 2004 a classic inspired but newly designed T-Bird, throwing us
back to the two seat days, convertible top and hardtop, and nice
leather with plenty of convenience options added including the
aftermarket touchscreen radio/backup cam.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located 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.
