Vehicle Description
Unusual 2004 Thunderbird convertible. One of 1000 Pacific Coast
Editions with unique color scheme. Two tops, everything works.
Great-running V8, newer tires, runs and drives great. The collector
car for people who don't want to own an OLD car.The newest Ford
Thunderbird was collectable from the moment it first hit showrooms,
and that remains especially true today. Their status as a special
car means that most of them lived easy lives and special editions
like this 2004 Thunderbird Pacific Coast Edition make them even
more appealing. They were immediately welcomed into the collector
car community, meaning that you could own a late-model that's
welcome at many shows and that would attract attention wherever it
goes, but which doesn't have the old car foibles that many folks
want to avoid. In short, if you can have just one hobby car, this
2002 T-Bird is a great choice. We really like the soft Monterey
Mist Metallic paint on this car, partially because it's a classic
Thunderbird look and partially because it's not red, which gets
kind of boring. The misty green finish is easy to maintain and
looks great on a convertible with such a retro vibe. The paint
remains in excellent condition with no evidence that this car has
ever been hit and obviously there's no rust or other damage. Panel
fit on these cars was quite good and the doors swing closed with a
heavy thunk that's very reassuring. The past 20 years have proven
that these were well-built cars, and this one has clearly led a
good life.The Light and Dark Ash leather interior is a great blend
of modern function and classic styling cues. Everything was
standard equipment on the top-of-the-line Thunderbird, so you get
things like cold A/C, power windows, locks, seats, and mirrors,
cruise control, and a power tilt steering column. The brushed
stainless accents mirror the original 2-seat 'Bird's wrap-around
cockpit design and the white-faced gauges are just plain beautiful.
You'll note a little scuffing on the driver's seat of this car, but
that's the only real demerit inside. Everything works, it's
comfortable to settle behind the wheel for a long road trip, and
there's no doubt that you look like a movie star when you drive one
of these. The original AM/FM/CD stereo system sounds great even at
speed with the top down. And speaking of the top, the black canvas
power convertible top is in great condition and stows itself
quickly and easily, and a contrasting silver hardtop is included
with the car. There's also a decent-sized trunk that's ideal for
two people out for a weekend adventure.The engine is a 3.9 liter
DOHC V8 that makes 252 horsepower and 267 lb-ft. of torque. The
result is an energetic 2-seater that makes great V8 noises but
never gets unruly. These are proven powerplants that have turned
out to be quite reliable in the long run, and this one has been
properly maintained all its life. Turn the key and it springs to
life quickly and idles smoothly, and out on the road it always has
power in reserve ready to go. Part of that energetic feel is due to
the quick-shifting 5-speed automatic transmission that always keeps
the V8 in its sweet spot, plus there's a tall overdrive for relaxed
cruising at high speeds. The suspension is fully independent, so it
rides better than any vintage Thunderbird, and there's a powerful
disc brake at all four corners, augmented with ABS. With 2.69 gears
out back, it even pulls down decent fuel economy. This car is a
little grungy underneath?in line with its mileage?but it's quite
solid and shows signs of proper maintenance over the years. And
those multi-spoke aluminum wheels are exactly the right choice on
this subtle 'Bird, carrying 235/50/17 performance radials with lots
of life left in them.These Thunderbirds are easy to love. They ask
for very little, they work like real cars, and yet they stand out
in a crowd anywhere they go. Add in the awesome affordability,
great reliability, and fantastic road manners, and you get a
no-compromises hobby car. If you've been looking for something
interesting but aren't quite sure you want to maintain an antique,
this is our recommendation. Call today!Harwood Motors always
recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections of any
vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
