Vehicle Description
Chassis No. 1FAHP60A82Y100397
The eleventh-generation Ford Thunderbird emerged from the neo-retro
design trend that swept the automotive industry at the turn of the
millennium - the new model evocative of the first-generation "Baby
Bird" design. From its egg-crate grille to its distinctive round
headlights, there was no denying the eleventh and final generation
was Thunderbird at its very best.
At the 2002 Los Angeles Auto Show, Ford unveiled this Supercharged
Thunderbird Concept, a modern homage to the high-performance 1957
"F-Bird." Under its power dome hood rested a supercharged 3.9-liter
V8 engine, boasting 390 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque.
This impressive output was achieved through the addition of all-new
aluminum headers and a Roots-type supercharger to the stock mill.
The concept's aggressive styling is further enhanced by a chrome
grille, restyled front and rear bumpers, and 18 inch wheels, all
finished in Machine Silver. The interior featured chamois-tinted
leather complemented by polished and brushed chrome and Machine
Silver inserts.
While the retro design was embraced by Ford and their customers the
supercharged concept was never green-lit for production, leaving
the example presented here as the sole example created. After its
appearance at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the one-of-one concept was
purchased directly from Ford by noted Dallas, Texas Ford dealer and
collector Sam Pack. Subsequently selling from Pack's collection in
2014, the CARFAX Vehicle History Report indicates that the car
spent time in Louisiana prior to joining the Texas-based consignor
circa 2016. The current owner has invested significantly in
enhancing the concept's practicality and streetability. A reported
$45,000 has been spent on retrofitting the car, transforming it
from a pure show concept into a more functional vehicle suitable
for road use.
Presenting in remarkably original condition, this unique
Thunderbird concept shows just 385 miles at the time of cataloging.
It offers a rare opportunity to acquire a significant piece of
Ford's concept car history, appearing much as it did during its
debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show over two decades ago.
