Vehicle Description
The new Ford Thunderbird was an instant collectable when it was
introduced in the first part of the 21st century, and this 1-owner,
low-mileage 2002 Thunderbird is an excellent example that was put
away and only used occasionally. Loaded with options, painted a
traditional Thunderbird color, and ready to enjoy, this is the
right one to buy.
The look was a bit retro so you could see the original
Thunderbird's DNA running through its veins, but the latest
Thunderbird was a machine all unto itself. Sleek, smooth, and
elegant, it was everything the original was, but reimagined for
modern times. So many of these were put away for posterity that you
can find zero-mile cars for a lot more money, and there are really
tired ones that are cheap, but we would argue that the best one to
own is one that has been gently used, but only once in a while, and
this car is the ideal example. Showing just 7,242 original miles,
it's still quite fresh and runs like a new car. The white paint,
which was called Whisper White in 2002, was the second-rarest color
in 2002, making it more unusual than most of its siblings. The
finish is in very nice condition, a testament to the care it has
received, with only a few signs of use that are probably inevitable
over time, most of which would be eliminated with a professional
cut-and-buff detail. The rest looks almost new, including the
bright chrome 'Thunderbird' scrip on the flanks, the big chrome
grille, and the ornate turquoise-inlaid Thunderbird logos on the
nose and tail.
What really makes this car sing, however, is that awesome black
leather interior, which really pops against the white bodywork.
It's all in great condition, of course, with only some minor signs
of use on the driver's seat, but leather always looks better when
it's a little broken-in. All Thunderbirds came loaded with pretty
much every option that Ford could throw at them, including
automatic climate control, power windows, locks, mirrors, and
seats, cruise control, and a beautiful two-tone leather-wrapped
steering wheel. There's also a matching black shift knob, which
adds more than you'd expect to the interior, and the chrome-ringed
cup holders take an ordinary thing and make it interesting. Of
course, there's a powerful AM/FM/CD stereo system designed for
open-air motoring and the handsome white-faced gauges really dress
things up. This car include a black folding convertible top (power,
of course) as well as a matching white porthole hardtop for driving
in all four seasons.
Ford's powerful and reliable 3.9 liter V8 was the only powerplant
available, and while it wasn't built for the drag strip, it makes
the T-Bird feel energetic at just about everything it does. The
last 15 years have pretty much proven that this is a reliable
piece, so you can expect many years of happy motoring in this
Thunderbird, and it does make fantastic V8 sounds from the dual
tailpipes out back. It's well maintained and doesn't have any needs
today, so that's a plus. The 5-speed automatic transmission shifts
quickly and smoothly, plus there's a tall overdrive so highway
cruising is truly effortless. The sporty suspension is all
independent, the brakes are big discs all around, and it wears
optional chrome alloy wheels with Michelin 235/50/17 radials with
lots of life left in them.
Documented with its original window sticker and owner's manuals,
this Thunderbird strikes an ideal balance between affordable and
quality, making it a car that won't last long in the showroom. If
you're interested, don't hesitate, call today!