![]() Judging from what I can see of the license plates, this car was last on the road in Illinois in the 70’s. Is that dash really uncracked? That would be a miracle in itself. But then I looked at the closeup available in the original auction picture and I think I see the witness marks from where the emblem was on the tonneau. ![]() There was also an emblem like the fender emblem located between the seats on the cover, and at first I didn’t see it, so I thought the tonneau was an aftermarket version. This special model featured this cover that turned the car into a sometimes 2-seater, real Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels, special emblems on the front fenders that you can see in the lead picture above, and no fender skirts. That’s a tonneau cover that was fitted from the factory on the 1,427 1962 Sports Roadster models. When I saw this picture, my ears pricked up for the first time. The car does look complete, albeit with some really cheesy fake wire wheel covers, and there’s certainly some serious body work required in that rear quarter panel. However, they do have a stellar feedback rating, and it would require some tires that hold air to get it off easily. You be the judge is this a Sports Roadster from the first week of production in September 1961? Or did someone add some parts somewhere along the way? Either way, the car is located in Elkhorn, Wisconsin and is advertised here on eBay for a buy-it-now of $1,800 and the seller is interested in lower offers.Īs you can see, the seller didn’t even take it off the trailer before putting it up for sale. And then I saw some unusual components and started researching. Additional photos of the underside can be seen in the photo gallery below.At first glance, this looked like any other 1961-1963 Thunderbird convertible. Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a three-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission. An oil change was completed in 2022 according to the seller, who notes that an exhaust leak is present and that the car has difficulty starting in the cold. The 390ci V8 features a four-barrel carburetor and was factory rated at 300 horsepower. The five-digit odometer shows 3,700 miles, approximately 100 of which were added by the seller. A Ford AM radio remains in the dashboard, while a Custom Autosound Secretaudio stereo unit is mounted in the trunk along with a six-CD changer.Ī three-spoke steering wheel with a chrome horn ring frames instrumentation consisting of a a 120-mph speedometer, a clock, and a combination gauge. The vinyl on the seats and door cards is splitting. Equipment includes a heater, a center console, and power windows and door locks. Brushed aluminum and chrome trim spans the dashboard and continues to the matching door panels and rear side panels. The cabin features front bucket seats and a rear bench upholstered in blue vinyl. Standard equipment included power-assisted steering and brakes. Steel 14″ wheels feature chrome spinner-style wheel covers and are fitted with a set of 215/75 Hankook thin-whitewall tires. Paint bubbling is noted behind the rear window. Equipment includes chrome bumpers, vent-style quarter panel ornaments, a driver-side mirror, and rear fender skirts. The body was finished from the factory in Diamond Blue Metallic (N) and was repainted in the current blue under prior ownership. This Thunderbird coupe is now offered at no reserve with manufacturer’s literature, service records, a “Thunderbirds of Sonoma” jacket, and a clean California title in the seller’s name. The car was acquired by the seller in May 2022, after which an oil change was reportedly completed. Equipment includes 14″ steel wheels, chrome bumpers, rear fender skirts, power-assisted steering and brakes, power windows and locks, and a Custom Autosound stereo mounted in the trunk along with a CD changer. This 1962 Ford Thunderbird coupe is finished in blue over blue vinyl upholstery and is powered by a 390ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission.
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