Vehicle Description
This is your chance to get your hands on a true star. The 2002 Ford
Thunderbird Foose Speedbird was a featured TV build by one of the
most celebrated designers of our time, and it was done specifically
to be a feature car for the 2002 SEMA Show. And this isn't just
some display model. You actually can easily add to the odometer on
this low-mileage V8-powered 1 of 1 creation.
Many of us would just at the chance just to have Chip Foose sign
our car, but this one has his hands all over it. Ford gave Foose a
new Thunderbird specifically to create something special for the
2002 SEMA Show. The first thing you notice is how sleek everything
is. He molded new front and rear fascias, and then deleted the trim
and door handles. The grille became a custom piece and a rear one
was created to match. Of course, the rear signature of this build
is the elimination of the roof structure for a low-cut roadster.
The new custom windshield almost seamlessly wraps around into the
door before tapering off, and that gives this the look of a classic
racecar. So do the custom roll hoops. Foose is a master of details,
and you appreciate that everywhere from the integrated VW
headlights to the Ford script on the rear. And of course, this sits
on a bright set of 20-inch Foose wheels. Just in case you need
documentation, the car is featured on the Foose website. You can
also see the build taking place in the premiere episode of the
Discovery Channel's TV series Rides. It's quite a special machine,
and so it has been kept in presentation-worthy condition, right
down to the luster of the champagne gold metallic paint - a Foose
favorite.
The interior is what really ties the desire of this car together.
It gives you custom pieces where you want it, and there are also
all the right factory Thunderbird components to keep this a
comfortable cruiser. The Foose touch is seen on the upgraded
leather racing seats, and the orange inserts are even repeated on
the steering wheel's T-bird insignia. There are also little
details, like the dash-mounted rear-view mirror and integrated fog
light switch. And because this is a SEMA car, you also have an
upgraded AM/FM/CD stereo with USB and Bluetooth. Foose even signed
his design on the driver's door jamb. While all that's good to show
off, it's also still a useful Thunderbird that includes power
locks, a tilt/telescoping steering column, dual airbags, and
provisions for dual-zone climate control (the A/C will need
servicing.) So it's quite easy to drive this show car directly to
any car show.
What also makes this such an appealing drive is what's in the
engine bay. This is the numbers-matching DOHC 3.9-liter V8. This
fuel-injected powerhouse has the unaltered appearance of just a
well-kept stock car. So you have a consistent heart that knows how
to deliver proper power in all conditions. In fact, one of the
largest modifications you'll find is the Baer four-wheel disc brake
package, which is always a welcomed addition. Add in power
steering, ABS, and a five-speed automatic transmission, and you
might just find it irresistible to add to the low actual miles
odometer.
This is a well-documented car that Chip Foose even kept in his own
collection for over 15 years. So if you want a unique creation by a
true master, you know this could be a once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity. Call today!!!
