Vehicle Description
2003 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Ford revived more than an American icon when it boldly resurrected
its unique Thunderbird sports/personal car for 2002. It also, as
events would have it, reprised an historic Motor Trend Car of the
Year win. Our forefathers here named the 1958 Thunderbird the first
of the larger, four seat versions as Car of the Year, hailing "the
overall concept...that combines safety with performance and comfort
with compactness. For 2002, we're happy to bestow that honor again,
recognizing today's Thunderbird for how it combines heritage with
modernity and pleasure with practicality."
For consignment, a 2003 Ford Thunderbird convertible, a one owner
car with a title verified 7,863 actual miles. Meticulously
maintained, this is a two top car with hardtop dolly included with
the sale. This car has been garaged its entire life, has a dealer
installed remote starter and is dressed in a new color for
Thunderbirds in 2003.
Exterior
The eye catching design of the front of this Mountain Shadow Gray
car suggests 1950's Thunderbirds but in reverse angles. The
headlights lean backwards with no brow, where the originals pushed
forward and wore overhangs from the body. Our grille is slightly
convex where the early grilles were concave, both of egg crate
construction. Where the hood scoop rose above the hood in the
'50's, it dips down into the hood following a sculpted ravine that
directs air to the opening. There's a significant rake to the
windshield but in 1956, the glass was vertical and wrapped around.
The dramatic profile is bolstered by the 17-inch chrome wheels
wrapped in 50 series tires. Fender vents, broad polished windshield
frame, and porthole windows on the hardtop further enhance its
visual excitement. In the back, tail lights maintain a traditional
round presentation and still look like afterburners after all these
years! The black canvas top with glass rear window is also in
excellent shape. This car, which has no apparent exterior
imperfections, and is PA inspected until January 2026.
Interior
Basic black adorns the nicely designed door panels that include a
brushed aluminum dress plate that, like the classic T-birds,
carries the color patterns onto the dash. The ribbed pattern
towards the door jamb also continues on a circular back wall behind
the seats while the pattern on the bucket seat inserts reflects
that same, ribbed configuration, surrounded by well padded black
leather and a substantial head restraint above. Black plastic
panels make up the lower dash which spills into the sides of the
center console where a glossy black handled shifter sits at the
ready. The steering wheel has an aqua Thunderbird which is
coordinated with the aqua needles of the white faced gauges on the
surrounding black dashboard. The center stack contains the AM/FM/CD
stereo, climate controls, and other switches and knobs are fully
integrated in the flat black panel including seat heaters. Low pile
black carpet covers the floor protected by fitted, carpeted mats in
great condition and the lined trunk is clean as a whistle.
Drivetrain
With so few miles, and a number of plastic covers, the engine bay
remains clean and houses a 3.9 liter DOHC V8 producing 280
horsepower and tied to a 5R55N 5-speed automatic transmission which
sends power, old school style, to the rear wheels with 3.58
conventional gears. Power disc brakes are found on all four
wheels.
Undercarriage
Clean with only hints of being driven and retaining some assembly
wax pencil markings, the underside houses a unibody with X-bracing
and a tunnel through which the dual exhaust travels, entering
original equipment mufflers on their way to exit in split fashion
via chrome tips. Both ends of the car have independent suspension
with MacPherson struts playing the starring role.
Drive-Ability
What's not to love? A modern retro two seater in new condition, a
very comfortable cabin, and plenty of power underfoot. The car
tracks, handles, and stops well. Even with portholes, visibility
requires careful attention to that blind spot but is otherwise very
good as the windshield provides a panoramic view. We find no
surprises, and everything functions as it should. While Classic
Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time
of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be
working at the time of your purchase.
The retro birds come in various colors, but you can never go wrong
with a stunning gray exterior and this one has it. If you're
looking for a new modern Thunderbird, this is an exceptional
candidate and like others, it may have been tucked away for weekend
joyrides, but there's no reason why this could not be enjoyed every
day. Or at least, a few times a week. Take flight and call about
this T'bird today!
1FAHP60A13Y103031
1-USA
F-Ford Motor Company
A-Passenger Car
H-Manual Belts, Front & Side Airbags
P60-Thunderbird
A-3.9L DOHC V8 280hp
1-Check Digit
3-2003
Y-Wixom, MI Assy Plant
103031-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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