Vehicle Description
1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster. 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
