Vehicle Description
In 1961, Ford introduced a third-generation Thunderbird with a
completely new design reflective of the developing space age. The
"Bullet Bird", to which it was commonly referred, has a very
elegant design ending with taillight housings which were to remind
the viewer of turbines of rocket engines. This was a 4-seater
Luxury/Sports Car that was powered by a 390 cubic inch, 300
horsepower V-8 engine coupled to a 3-speed "Cruise-O-Matic"
transmission. With a power top which disappeared into the trunk
with a power lid, the car also was offered with "Swing-Away"
steering wheel, to facilitate ease of entry and exit, and tinted
glass as options. Available in hardtop or convertible form, the
1962 T'Birds also introduced the "Sports Roadster'' model. This
transformed the look of the car from a 4-seater to a 2-seater
Sports Car with a long, sweeping rear deck using a
beautifully-designed fiberglass tonneau cover that covers the rear
area and gave the car a fabulous look. Kelsey-Hayes chrome wire
wheels were standard on the car and added to the sporty look. The
"Sports Roadster" package was expensive and just 1,427 of these
cars were built. Although there are many roadster clones and cars
ordered with similar options, this is a Classic True Factory Sports
Roadster, confirmed by the 76B VIN plate. This Classic Estate
Roadster has traveled only 32,000 miles from new and was maintained
to the Highest Standards. This Rare Roadster is finished in
Stunning Raven Black with Red Leather Interior and White Soft Top.
It comes highly optioned including: Ford-O-Matic Transmission 3
Speed Master Guide Power Steering Swift Sure Power Brakes Power
Fully Disappearing Convertible Soft Top Convertible Top System
Functions Great Chrome Side View Mirror Clock (Inop) Cigar Lighter
(Unused) Roadster Dash Mounted Passenger "Assist Bar" Padded Dash
Padded Sun Visors Vent Windows Swing-Away Steering Wheel Quad
Headlamps Bucket Seats 390 Cubic Inch V-8 Engine 360 Horsepower 4
Barrel Carburetion Dual Exhaust System Bore x Stroke: 4.05 x 3.28
in Compression Ratio: 9.6:1 MagicAire Heater/Defroster Kelsey-Hayes
Chrome Wire Wheels (5 incl. spare) White Sidewall Tires Aquamatic
Windshield Wipers T-Bird Scripted Floor Mats Seat Belts I-Rest
Tinted Safety Glass Original Length: 205 in. Cubic Weight: 4,292
lbs. Owners Manual Recent maintenance included: a new gas tank,
complete braking + exhaust systems, shocks, radiator, universal,
complete tune-up + more. Many Vintage T-Bird aficionados consider
the 62 "Bullet Bird Sports Roadster" to be One of the Very Best and
Most Desirable of the era. Of the limited number of '62 Factory
Sports Convertible Roadsters produced (1,427) only a very limited
number remain finished in Black with Red Leather Interior in this
Excellent Condition. It is Excellent Throughout, runs effortlessly
at highway speeds, and is an Absolute Joy to Drive! It garners all
the "Oohs + Aahs" anytime out. Ready for Show or Tour.
