Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present a highly desirable example
of the third generation of Thunderbirds; a 1962 Ford Thunderbird
Factory Sports Roadster with the 390 c.i. 300HP 4BBL V8 engine
matched to it's original 'Cruise-O-Matic transmission with
overdrive in completely rust free and restored condition in it's
original factory 'Sports Roadster' option, 'Rangoon Red' color
(Code J) paint with the 'Black' (Trim code 56) 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
includeConvertible - Sports Roadster ($5,439)WSW ($42)Power Lift
Windows ($106)Power Driver amp; Passenger Seat ($184)Push Button
Radio ($112)Windshield Washer ($13)Tinted Glass ($43)Safety Belts
($22)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 boasts it's original and highly striking 'Rangoon
Red' factory color paint with a beautiful 'Black' 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 unabused
example of an obviously always garaged rust free Factory 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 well maintained and rust free example of
this increasingly desirable and collectible 1962 Ford Thunderbird
Factory Sports Roadsters and loaded with desirable factory options
and a perfect addition to any Ford enthusiasts collection or indeed
for any American classic car collector!
