Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptional and highly
desirable example of the third generation of Thunderbirds and an
original factory Sports Roadster, 1 of 1,427 built, a mostly all
original example of this 1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster with
the 390 c.i. 300HP 4BBL V8 engine matched to it's original
'Cruise-O-Matic transmission in completely rust free and
beautifully restored condition in it's original factory 'Rangoon
Red' color (Code J) paint with an upgraded 'Black' leather from its
original vinyl interior and with factory options including bucket
seats, full carpeting, with front console, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power door locks, power front seats,
original AM radio, heater amp; defroster, full instrumentation,
sequential turn signals, and obviously the unique swing-away
steering wheel amp; the Roadster's trunk stored power convertible
top with the car mounted correctly on it's striking Kelsey Hayes
chrome wire wheels with the deletion of the rear fender!The cars
original factory added options includeSports Roadster ($5,439)WSW
($42)Power Lift Windows ($106)Power Driver amp; Passenger Seat
($184)Push Button Radio ($112)Windshield Washer ($13)Outside Mirror
($5)Heavy Duty Battery ($7)The Thunderbird was redesigned in 1961
with sleeker styling from its previous 'Squarebird' design that
gave the bird a renown 'bullet-lie' appearance with an all new
bodyshell featuring a severely pointed front end and the car
enjoyed a smoother ride with much improved handling and
soundproofing. The interior design featured a contoured dash that
curved at its outward ends to blend in with the door panels and the
model boasted the first 'Swing-away' steering wheel. A new engine,
the 390 c.i. 6.4L V8 was standard and mated to a three speed
automatic transmission. A vinyl roofed Landau option with simulated
S bars was added to the line up in 1962 as was the legendary Sports
Roadster for convertible models.The Sports Roadster had a special
fiberglass tonneau cover for the rear seats which gave the car the
appearance of being a two seater roadster like the original
Thunderbirds from 1955-57. Priced at over $5,500 when new only
1,427 were built in 1962 and just another 455 in 1963 making this
one very rare and collectible Ford.Newly optioned for '62 was an
upgraded version of the 390 c.i. V8 named the 'M' code after the
designated M used as the engine code in the VIN number of the very
few and rare cars equipped with this upgrade. The 'M code version
of the 390 c.i. V8 was equipped with no less than three 2 barrel
Holley carburetors and produced 340HP. These 'M' code V8
Thunderbirds are exceptionally rare with some reports showing only
some 200 in total being built during its production years of 1962-3
and obviously very few are left remaining on the roads today! This
particular car is a factory Sports Roadster with it's original
window sticker and a thick file of service records documenting it's
restoration over the years as required showing that at no time was
any expense spared on this particular vehicles maintenance or
restoration! The car boasts it's original and highly striking
'Rangoon Red' factory color paint with a beautiful 'Black' leather
bucket seats interior and with the floor boards, trunk and all the
typical rust-prone areas all completely solid and rust-free -
obviously a mostly always garaged and cherished car since new. The
original spare wheel with its jack is in the trunk and the car
rides on new Coker tires mounted on its correct Kelsey Hayes chrome
wire wheels. The 390/300HP 'Thunderbird' 4 barrel V8 engine is
extremely strong and powerful and this particular car drives
extremely well and must be driven to be fully appreciated. The
transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears and the
temperature always remains cool! This is a rare opportunity to own
a great daily driving and never abused example of an obviously
always garaged coveted and beautifully restored rust free 1962 Ford
Thunderbird Sports Roadster in very fine condition throughout and
an outstanding example of one of the outstanding Ford designs of
the sixties which has high repute for both it's beautiful lines and
smooth fast performance. In summary, this is one rare and very
sought after and obviously beautifully restored and maintained and
rust free example of this increasingly desirable and collectible
1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster and loaded with desirable
factory options and fully documented, a perfect addition to any
Ford enthusiasts collection or indeed for any American classic car
collector!