Vehicle Description
The 1962 Ford Thunderbird seems to hit that sweet spot in classics.
The design of these third-gen T-birds have the sleek lines, plenty
of room to carry everyone, and this one has been cared for
correctly like a vintage droptop should. Best of all, the price is
irresistible.
This is about showcasing that brief time in automotive history when
designers ruled over engineers, and they got to build the cars they
wanted. A sleekly rounded hood that ends at a point to give the
Thunderbird a true beak. A chrome line that runs from the front
point to the tailfin. Those jet-inspired taillights that are
prominent thanks to a bright bumper that tapers inwards. All the
intricate design work needed to be as complete and straight as this
T-bird is to really make an impression wherever it goes. And when
it comes with its full brightwork and its factory-correct
Corinthian White, this convertible has a Lincoln-like level of
sophisticated presentation. It has led a cared for life, including
restoration work that was done midway through, so its caretakers
have been invested in its collectability over the decades. And we
can understand why... because more than just looking good, it's a
rare vehicle. With less than 10,000 produced in '62, there are not
many that survived so nicely today. Some of our pictures show a
very cool matching white tonneau cover that goes over the back
seats. No, this is not one of the ultra-rare Sports Roadster
models. Instead, this one offers the versatility of a back seat and
a much more reasonable price. But you can still wow your friends
with the removable fiberglass cover when you want.
The factory-correct blue metallic vinyl interior is the perfect
complementing color on this droptop (after all, you're going to be
showing it off a lot!) It has the kind of cool seat color that
could only come from the '60, but it also has a subtle elegance of
good stitching and complementing hues. Buckets seats and a center
console continues this feeling of high-end luxury. The beautiful
round gauges have an elegant look with each in their own pod, and
the band of anodized aluminum trim stretching across the dash and
into the doors adds some nice flair. When the tonneau cover is off
there's plenty of room in back for full-sized adults. You get
original features like the AM radio, heat/defrost sliders, and
power locks, but there are three we know you'll love the best. The
combination of the power windows and the power convertible top
means you can go from enclosed luxury to wind-in-you-hair without
ever having to leave the driver's seat. And finally the Swing-Away
steering column makes it uber easy to get out of the car!
Ford's large 390 cubic-inch V8 was standard equipment in 1962, and
this one is even believed to be the original motor. Advertised with
300 horsepower on tap, it moves this cruising convertible around
with ease. It fires up nicely with an authoritative hum out of the
dual exhaust that seems perfect for this mature T-Bird. The engine
bay is quite stock, and that's a good thing, because Ford dressed
its premium cruiser with a bright oversized air cleaner and
Thunderbird-specific valve covers. The Cruise-O-Matic auto trans,
power steering, and power brakes all work in harmony to help keep
the ride luxurious. Plus, those original-style wheel covers hide
modern Goodyear tires that give this Thunderbird better grip than
any 60s-style rubber.
Complete with owner's manual, maintenance records, and plenty of
valuable spare components, who knew complete elegance could be so
obtainable? Don't miss out, call today!!