Vehicle Description
Looking for a fun ride that's tailor-made for top-down driving on
warm, sunny days and yet also provides accommodations for the more
moderate weather to come? Check out this 2002 Ford Thunderbird
Deluxe. It dates back far enough to have a thoroughly distinctive
appearance - the T-Bird is one of the most storied automotive
models of all time, so you'd expect nothing less - and yet it still
offers all the modern convenience you'd want in a frequent
driver.
This 2002 is a member of the eleventh-generation class that brought
the T-Bird out of its five-year hiatus and a lot of planning went
into reintroducing the model. Ford's VP of design at the time, Jack
Telnak, literally had four different design studios from both the
United States and abroad battle it out to see who could come up
with a design that instantly evoked memories of the T-Birds of the
1950s while still arriving at a design that appeared modern enough
to appeal to the car buying market. It only takes a quick glance to
confirm that the winning Dearborn, Michigan-based designer knew how
to follow directions. A number of the body lines on this
Thunderbird really do mirror its classic predecessors, and its
removable hard top sports a pair of porthole windows, just as the
model first featured about 70 years ago. For a quicker transition
to an open-air driving experience, the black cloth convertible top
raises and lowers without incident and is in good shape.
Inside the doors, black leather combines with sharp red accents and
well-placed brushed aluminum ornamentation to make for a very
appealing interior. Take a look around and you'll find that
everything here appears fresher than you'd normally expect from a
car of this vintage - the seats have plenty of life left in them,
and the door panels and center console really present well. This
T-Bird came along at a time when consumers began to expect more
comfort and convenience features to be on board, so you'll find air
conditioning that's blowing nice and cold, cruise control, a rear
window defogger, power seats, door locks and mirrors, a steering
column that both tilts and telescopes, and an AM/FM stereo that
includes a multi-disc CD changer. Driver and passenger airbags
provide an added measure of safety, and an anti-theft device will
help give you peace of mind.
This 2002 may have thoroughly vintage-inspired looks, but the
driving experience it offers is convincingly modern. The 3.9-liter
fuel injected V8 standing by under the hood was actually designed
by Jaguar and puts out 252 horsepower. It sits in a well-maintained
engine compartment and combines with a 5-speed automatic
transmission to power energetic performance. With an independent
suspension at both ends and smooth power steering, this early-2000s
ride navigates uneven surfaces nimbly and really handles well, too.
4-wheel power anti-lock disc brakes will provide all the power
you'll need to bring the set of 17" wheels wearing Michelin rubber
to a prompt stop. A glance underneath will confirm that there are
no rust or corrosion issues to worry about.
With its combination of timeless appearance and solid driving
experience, this 2002 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe is a definite must
see. Call today!
