Beautiful 2004 Ford Thunderbird convertible. 42,305 miles. Two
tops, elegant color combination, careful maintenance over the
years. Great-running V8, clean interior, everything works. The
collector car for people who don't want to own an OLD car.The
late-model Ford Thunderbird was collectable from the moment it
first hit showrooms, and that remains especially true today. That
status as a special car means that most of them lived easy lives
and never had to suffer through the rigors of winter weather. At
the same time, 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
2004 T-Bird is a great choice. We really like the Merlot-over-tan
combination on this car, which is sporting yet elegant, and gives
the Thunderbird a more contemporary look than some of its siblings.
The finish 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 two-tone tan-over-black 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 is
powerful and sounds great even at speed with the top down. And
speaking of the top, the tan canvas power convertible top is in
good condition with a little dirt that we didn't want to use harsh
chemicals to clean, and it stows itself quickly and easily with the
touch of a button. And like all Thunderbirds, a removable
color-matched hardtop is included with the car, along with a
hardtop stand for storage. There's also a decent-sized trunk that's
ideal for two people out for a weekend of adventure, and underneath
the original spare has never been used.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 the brakes have been
recently serviced including 4 new rotors and pads. With 2.69 gears
out back, it even pulls down decent fuel economy. You can see that
this car has never been subject to harsh winter weather, as the
floors are very clean and all the hardware underneath remains in
fantastic shape?even the exhaust system is original! Handsome alloy
wheels look great on this 'Bird, carrying 235/50/17 Michelin
radials with lots of life left in them.Documentation includes the
original owner's manuals in the factory pouch, plus some recent
maintenance receipts.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 nice 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.
Vehicle Details
2004 Ford Thunderbird
Listing ID:CC-1999860
Price:$19,900
Location:Cleveland, Ohio
Year:2004
Make:Ford
Model:Thunderbird
Exterior Color:Merlot
Interior Color:Tan leather
Transmission:Automatic
Odometer:42305
Stock Number:122063
VIN:1FAHP60A54Y109366
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