![]() Brushed aluminum and chrome accent the dashboard, doors, and center console, and equipment includes power windows and a push-button AM radio. The interior is trimmed in black vinyl with matching carpet, and the seller reports that the front seats were reupholstered in 2010. The stock steel wheels are included in the sale. Refurbishment of the brakes in 2007 is said to have included turning the drums and replacing the shoes, lines, and master and wheel cylinders. Coker American Classic tires with 1″ whitewalls were reportedly mounted in 2012. The 14″ wire wheels were added in the 1990s and are fitted with three-eared spinner caps. The white soft top is shown in the raised and lowered positions. The body was reportedly repaired and given a bare-metal repaint in its original color of Cascade Green in the mid 1990s by Precision Autoworks of Camden, New Jersey, at which time a Sports Roadster-style fiberglass tonneau cover for the rear seats was installed. This Bullet Bird is now offered with partial service records and the original sales documents, removed factory parts, the owner’s manual, a car cover, and a clean New York title in the seller’s name. Equipment includes a white soft top, a black vinyl interior, and a three-speed automatic transmission. The 390ci V8 was reportedly rebuilt in 2000, and the braking system was overhauled seven years later. ![]() A refurbishment began in 1996 and included the installation of Sports Roadster equipment and a repaint in Cascade Green. It is a joy to drive and provides the comfort and performance one would expect from Ford's iconic flagship roadster.This 1962 Ford Thunderbird convertible was sold new at Yonkers Ford of Yonkers, New York, in September of 1962, and had reportedly been in storage for approximately five years when purchased by the seller from its original owner in 1992. The 390 cubic-inch V8 engine performs beautifully, sending 300 horsepower to the rear wheels through a 3-speed Cruise-O Matic transmission. Along with special badging, this highly desirable package gives the already athletic T-Bird a more sport-oriented look. The Sport Roadster comes equipped with its original fiberglass tonneau cover and 48-spoke Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels. Finished in Cascade Green over a black interior, this classic color combination suits the third-generation T-Bird's bullet-shaped body perfectly. This 1962 Ford THunderbird "Sports Roadster" is the epitome of the American personal luxury vehicle. Kennedy's inaugural parade, Hollywood films, and frequently purchased by celebrities, quickly becoming a pop-culture icon. ![]() Its unique bullet-shaped body gave the car a more sport-oriented look with performance matched by a brand new 390 cubic-inch V8 producing 300 horsepower. For 1961, Ford introduced an entirely redesigned Thunderbird. ![]() ![]() Its success would continue with the following generations, now sold as four-seaters. With similar performance to Chevrolet's new Corvette and significantly higher personal luxury, it was no surprise that the Thunderbird sold a record-breaking 21,380 in 1957 alone. The Ford Thunderbird revolutionized the personal luxury car segment, continuing the focus on comfort with the added benefit of high performance for the open roads. As Grand Touring cars began increasing in popularity, especially in the United States, American car manufacturers began looking at ways to combine attributes of both the luxury and sports cars that already proved popular with American buyers. ![]()
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