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. "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.". Ford produced just over
68,000 of the "modern" Thunderbirds from 2002 to 2005.
For consignment, a 2005 Ford Thunderbird convertible with a title
verified 37,982 actual miles. Low mileage modern Thunderbirds sell
quickly, so if you're interested in this one, be lightning quick to
make a call!
Exterior
The eye-catching design of the front of this Silver Birch Metallic
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 and 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. The dramatic profile is bolstered by the
17-inch multi spoke wheels wrapped in 235/50ZR17 tires with a mid
2019 date code. The 50th anniversary fender trim, broad polished
windshield frame, polished leading edge on the hood scoop and
porthole windows on the Evening Black 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! Imperfections include paint chips throughout,
inclusions, scratches, scuffs, and chin scrapes.
Interior
Black door panels include a brushed aluminum insert and like the
classic Thunderbirds, carries the patterns onto the dash. The
ribbed pattern towards the door jamb also continues on a circular
back wall behind the seats and the bucket seats are covered in
Black Ink leather, well padded and topped by a substantial head
rest above with a touch of wear on the driver's side. The center
console houses a glossy black handled shifter that sits at the
ready, racy and clean, while the black steering wheel has an aqua
Thunderbird coordinating 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 monochromatic black. Low pile
black carpet covers the floor protected by fitted, carpeted mats
rimmed in tan and in great condition. The fully finished trunk is
also as clean as a whistle. The armrest shows a small mar and the
carpeted mat on the driver's side shows heel wear.
Drivetrain
Under the hood, a clean and shrouded 3.9 DOHC V8, rated at 280
horsepower and mated to a 5R55N 5-speed automatic transmission.
Power is routed properly back to the rear axle with 3.58 gearing.
Power steering, power brakes, and air conditioning are
standard.
Undercarriage
Clean driver quality with typical time induced oxidation and
surface rust along with some minor road dirt. Dual exhaust still
carrying original equipment mufflers and resonators and exiting
through chrome tips sculpted into the rear valance. Four wheel
power disc brakes are on board and suspension is independent at
both ends with Macpherson struts.
Drive-Ability
Consistent with other low mileage Thunderbirds we've had the
pleasure of representing, this one does everything well and
provides a comfortable perch from which to pilot this bird.
Naturally, all functions in this stock configured silver
Thunderbird operate as they 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.
Call it anecdotal, but we're seeing interest in these sleeper
Thunderbirds increase, and prices on the low mileage examples
reflect the demand. There's really nothing quite like the modern
'birds on the road and they make great weekend cars that reliably
turn heads wherever they fly! It's also not out of the realm of
reality to daily drive one of these!
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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
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price. All prices are before
state, city and county tax, tag, title and license fees. Out of
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office to ensure compliance with your state's titling and
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With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and
we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host
Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends
in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and
automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune
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