Vehicle Description
Great colors, older repaint, mostly original interior. Freshly
serviced 390 cubic inch V8, newer brakes, fresh shocks. Rides and
drives beautifully. Attractive Bullet Bird in a traditional color
combination that is ready for fun.Repainted a few years ago, this
Thunderbird hardtop looks far better than any car at this price
should, with good bodywork and no notable signs of previous
accident or rust damage. The blocky grille, the hood scoop, and, of
course, the jet-exhaust taillights all make the Thunderbird look
sophisticated and polished. You'll note that the body gaps are
good, with doors that swing closed with a satisfying THUNK and
fender skirts that fit neatly with no signs of rust issues in the
wheel arch (a common issue on these cars). The chrome shines up
beautifully with only minor signs of age aside from some light
scratches on the bumpers that could probably be polished out. The
only noteworthy deviation from stock is that someone painted the
fuel filler door on the rear bumper, but that's a pretty small nit
to pick. It's a good-looking car!We believe the red bucket seat
interior is mostly original, although it's almost too nice to be
nearly 60 years old. The carpets have been replaced, but it appears
that the seat covers, door panels, headliner, and dash pad appear
to be original items installed in 1962. Both seats are firm and
comfortable, not soft and saggy, and the back seat looks virtually
new. The gauges are all fully operational and have bright markings
and clear lenses, and all the chrome knobs are in excellent shape.
Seat belts were added at some point and look like they were born
with the car, offering period-style latches. The trunk wears a new
mat set and there's only ultra-clean sheetmetal underneath, more
evidence that this car has not spent time in a winter climate.The
only engine you could get in your 1962 Thunderbird was a 390 cubic
inch V8, with this one being the Z-code 4-barrel version with 300
horsepower on tap. Freshly and extensively serviced, it runs
superbly with that effortless flow of smooth torque that you'd
expect from Ford's flagship. It starts quickly and easily and idles
with an awesome V8 burble from the optional dual exhaust system, so
you'll look forward to driving it every chance you get. The engine
bay has been neatly detailed with correct silver tinwork and
reproduction hoses for the right look. There's even a proper
windshield washer fluid bag on the inner fender. The wiring is in
excellent condition, the hood springs are strong, and it stays nice
and cool in traffic. If you want a hobby car that offers zero
compromises in terms of performance and comfort, the Thunderbird is
a fantastic choice.The undercarriage is quite original and in
excellent condition. It was treated to a light dusting of
undercoating in the distant past but it hides nothing and showcases
the solid uni-body tub with no signs of rot or structural damage.
The Cruise-O-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission shifts properly
(use the green dot position for best performance!) and there are
3.00 gears in back, making this a great highway cruiser that can
hang with modern traffic easily. The brakes have been recently
serviced, including new wheel cylinders and hoses, the front end
has fresh bushings and shocks, and the twin mufflers do indeed give
it a most excellent soundtrack. Note that the rockers and torque
boxes are in excellent condition, and this car definitely feels
solid going down the road-no shakes or rattles at all. There are
also fresh 205/75/14 whitewall radials that give it that luxury car
ride.This car also comes with a shop manual.Glance through our SOLD
inventory and you'll see we've had quite a few of these
Thunderbirds. Between the clean shell, attractive color
combination, and excellent maintenance, it's 100% ready to enjoy
and definitely delivers on the Thunderbird's promise of sporty
luxury. One drive and you'll be convinced, and if the current trend
continues, this car might also turn out to be a smart investment.
Call today!Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes personal
or professional inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior
to purchase.