https://www.hotrodhotline.com/forsale/vehicles/ford/thunderbird/1962 1962 Ford Thunderbird for sale on Hotrodhotline https://www.hotrodhotline.com/forsale/vehicles/ford/thunderbird/1962/listing/251634 1962 Ford Thunderbird – Time Capsule | 46K Original Miles | All-Original Survivor This 1962 Thunderbird is a true collector's dream—a 46,000-mile original survivor that’s been garage-kept in a climate-controlled environment its entire life and has never seen a drop of rain. From its show-quality presentation to its smooth performance, this T-Bird looks and runs as if it just rolled off the showroom floor. Highlights 46,000 original miles Garage-kept, climate-controlled storage since new Rust-free, never driven in rain Nearly 100% original—only the radio and battery have been replaced Immaculate interior and exterior Runs and drives like new Mechanicals Smooth, original 390ci V8 engine Automatic transmission Drives tight, shifts clean, idles smooth Starts easily and runs consistently—even after sitting Condition & Value Paint, trim, chrome, and interior all in exceptional shape Factory original finishes maintained throughout Undercarriage and engine bay show minimal wear—museum-quality condition A vehicle of this caliber easily commands $28K–$30K+ with the right buyer If you're looking for one of the cleanest, most original early '60s Thunderbirds available anywhere—this is it. This is not just a classic car—it's a preserved piece of automotive history. Clean title Please Note The Following **Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadillac, Michigan. **We do have a showroom with about 25 cars that is by appointment only **Please Call First and talk to one of our reps at 231-468-2809 EXT 1 ** FREE Consignment Visit Our Site Today Easy To List Your Vehicle and Get it Sold in Record Time. 1962 Ford Thunderbird https://www.hotrodhotline.com/forsale/vehicles/ford/thunderbird/1962/listing/249612 1962 Ford Thunderbird./aka Rocketbird. 1of 25 hardtops built with M.code vin. 390ci.with factory Tri Power 3x 2 barrel carbs.400 hp. 430ft.lbs.torque. car runs,shifts and drives great. Everything works as it should. (NEW parts, 3 Holley 2barrel carbs with the correct part numbers. Also have the 3 orignal carbs., full ignition tune up except for the distributor frame, all vacuum lines, oil and filter. )Transmission was rebuilt in 1972. Everything on the car is original. Engine, trans,differential, ect. Any parts that have been replaced the original part is in the trunk down to the wiper blades and light bulbs! I am the 3rd owner. The gentleman I bought the car from was 97 years old. The car could use a paint job. Interior needs new seat and door skins and the dash pad is cracked. See pics..Text preferred No scammer bs. Don't need help selling.no codes. ... I have clean title in my name. condition: good cylinders: 8 cylinders drive: rwd fuel: gas odometer: 98,698 paint color: red title status: clean transmission: automatic type: coupe Please Note The Following **Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadillac, Michigan. **We do have a showroom with about 25 cars that is by appointment only **Please Call First and talk to one of our reps at 231-468-2809 EXT 1 ** FREE Consignment Visit Our Site Today Easy To List Your Vehicle and Get it Sold in Record Time. 1962 Ford Thunderbird https://www.hotrodhotline.com/forsale/vehicles/ford/thunderbird/1962/listing/248087 1962 FORD THUNDERBIRD 390 CUBIC INCH V-8 RETROFITTED WITH RARE TRI-POWER INTAKE AND THREE 2 BARREL HOLLEY CARBURETORS; COMPLETELY REBUILT, BALANCED AND BLUEPRINTED; FITTED WITH COMP CAM AND SUMMIT RACING PISTONS REBUILT C-6 TRANSMISSION; 9' REAR FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION LOWERED; EQUIPPED WITH HEAVY DUTY SWAY BARS; QA-1 ADJUSTABLE SHOCKS ON REAR GM 11' POWER FRONT DISK BRAKES WITH DUAL MASTER CYLINDER AND PROPORTIONING VALVE LOW PROFILE MICHELIN PILOT SPORTS, MOUNTED ON 17' POLISHED ALUMINUM AMERICAN TORQUE THRUST II WHEELS FULLY RESTORED TWO-TONE VINYL INTERIOR; TRUNK UPHOLSTERED TO MATCH; LECARRA STEERING WHEEL STEREO SYSTEM POWERED BY JBL 550 RMS WATT 5-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER, EQUIPPED WITH 15' WOOFER, FOUR SPEAKERS, SIX CD CHANGER, AND AN AM-FM CASSETTE PLAYER DOOR HANDLES AND LOCKS SHAVED; FITTED WITH AUTOLOC DOOR POPPERS AND REMOTE OPENER UNDERSIDE OF HOOD AND TRUNK LID FITTED WITH MIRRORED PLEXIGLASS TO SHOW OFF DETAILED ENGINE AND TRUNK COMPARTMENT GLORY TUBE GRILL, 1959 CADILLAC TAILLIGHT BULLETS, AND H-4 HALOGEN TRI-BAR HEADLIGHTS ENGINE COMPARTMENT SMOOTHED AND PAINTED, LIKE FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS, TO MATCH BODY COLOR; EXTENSIVE USE OF CHROME AND BILLET condition: excellent cylinders: 8 cylinders drive: rwd fuel: gas odometer: 10000 paint color: custom title status: clean transmission: automatic type: coupe Please Note The Following **Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadillac, Michigan. **We do have a showroom with about 25 cars that is by appointment only **Please Call First and talk to one of our reps at 231-468-2809 EXT 1 ** FREE Consignment Visit Our Site Today Easy To List Your Vehicle and Get it Sold in Record Time. 1962 Ford Thunderbird https://www.hotrodhotline.com/forsale/vehicles/ford/thunderbird/1962/listing/247748 1962 Ford Thunderbird with Engine 390 4 BBL and new floor pans, wires, tail lights, fuel pump, tie rod ends, center link and brake shoes. Comes with extra parts - extra glass for the side. condition: fair cylinders: 8 cylinders drive: rwd fuel: gas odometer: 173874 paint color: blue title status: clean transmission: automatic type: coupe odometer rolled over Please Note The Following **Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadillac, Michigan. **We do have a showroom with about 25 cars that is by appointment only **Please Call First and talk to one of our reps at 231-468-2809 EXT 1 ** FREE Consignment Visit Our Site Today Easy To List Your Vehicle and Get it Sold in Record Time. 1962 Ford Thunderbird https://www.hotrodhotline.com/forsale/vehicles/ford/thunderbird/1962/listing/246611 1962 Thunderbird 2 owner original classic lots of new parts Very good interior and exterior, Clean title. Please Note The Following **Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadillac, Michigan. **We do have a showroom with about 25 cars that is by appointment only **Please Call First and talk to one of our reps at 231-468-2809 EXT 1 ** FREE Consignment Visit Our Site Today Easy To List Your Vehicle and Get it Sold in Record Time. 1962 Ford Thunderbird https://www.hotrodhotline.com/forsale/vehicles/ford/thunderbird/1962/listing/245218 1962 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Original 390 Automatic Runs excellent It was used quite often and was well taken care of mechanically.. It has not been driven much in the last couple of years because it now needs new tires, due to age, It is 98% rust free and shows no signs of rust repair. The last time it was painted was 1978. It comes with a good Texas title. It is equipped with power windows factory AM radio and FACTORY Air Conditioning, The belt is still on it and the compressor is free so It probably just needs freon. The power top is currently not working. It has all the correct Sport Roadster emblems and the Roadster cover. Just put a new brake master cylinder in it. Please Note The Following **Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadillac, Michigan. **We do have a showroom with about 25 cars that is by appointment only **Please Call First and talk to one of our reps at 231-468-2809 EXT 1 ** FREE Consignment Visit Our Site Today Easy To List Your Vehicle and Get it Sold in Record Time. 1962 Ford Thunderbird https://www.hotrodhotline.com/forsale/vehicles/ford/thunderbird/1962/listing/244977 1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster 1 of 1427 made. Excellent Condition. New interior, top, suspension and front end, exhaust manifold gaskets, tires, battery, power top rebuild, water pump, full tune-up, oil change, antifreeze, rebuilt transmission, full exhaust original build sheet. Runs and drives like new. This car is ready for the car shows. Please Note the Following **Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not in Cadillac, Michigan. **We do have a showroom with about 25 cars that is by appointment only **Please Call First and talk to one of our reps at 231-468-2809 EXT 1 ** FREE Consignment Visit Our Site Today Easy to List Your Vehicle and Get it Sold in Record Time. 1962 Ford Thunderbird https://www.hotrodhotline.com/forsale/vehicles/ford/thunderbird/1962/listing/244068 1962 Ford Thunderbird Runs and drives.. Please Note The Following **Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadillac, Michigan. **We do have a showroom with about 25 cars that is by appointment only **Please Call First and talk to one of our reps at 231-468-2809 EXT 1 ** FREE Consignment Visit Our Site Today Easy To List Your Vehicle and Get it Sold in Record Time. 1962 Ford Thunderbird https://www.hotrodhotline.com/forsale/vehicles/ford/thunderbird/1962/listing/238374 1962 Ford Thunderbird Convertible For consignment, a 1962 Ford Thunderbird convertible showing 84,738 miles, but the true miles are unknown. This car was the recipient of restorative measures over a number of years and receipts dated 1996 to 2017 will accompany the car as documentation of the work. Exterior Having only recently departed from the '50, many early '60's cars ascribed to the more chrome is better ideology and this '62 Thunderbird is fronted by an at once simple and complex fascia with a grille that reminiscent of the '58 Riviera, with rows of individual squares taking up the air intake area and bold chrome borders serving as the frame. In back, a long stretch of straight chrome connects the rocket influenced afterburner tail lights which are also rimmed in the reflective stuff. Viking Blue, a lighter shade of blue, covers the car which in profile, is indeed shaped like a long bullet and the side body molding and decorative trim on the rear quarter panel suggest movement and energy while the fender skirts offer better airflow at speed. The dark blue canvas top is in great shape and sports a large rear plastic window, and the 14-inch chrome wire wheels are in very good condition. Imperfections include cracked paint, chips, as well as pitted and peeling chrome. Interior The attractive door panels with varying linear designs and shades of blue are quintessential 1960's and the mid panel contains electric window switches, surely a luxury in '62. Colors and texture meld seamlessly into the dash where three main gauges intersect dark blue and light blue and chrome knobs on a ribbed panel is pure period. That ribbed panel not only spans the width of the dash, but waterfalls widely onto the center console, interrupted only by the climate panel. Perched up high in the center is an AM/FM/Cassette radio with a contoured backplate, and the blue steering wheel wears a half circle horn ring and while not pristine, the conditions on the dash are certainly show worthy! The blue vinyl buckets in front show some discoloration, probably from exposure to the sun, but the rear seats maintain their uniform light blue coverage. Blue loop carpet covers the floor and plaid mats dress the floor in the trunk which opens in reverse to allow the top to be stowed. Drivetrain Under the hood, which opens in the traditional way, we find a clean 390ci V8, rated at a respectable 300 horsepower and fueled by a single 4-barrel carburetor. It's mated to a Cruise-O-Matic 3-speed automatic that sends power to the Ford 9" rear and 3.00 gears. Power brakes are supplied and are configured as drums on all four wheels with new wheel cylinders and hoses. We note new belts have been installed on the engine. Undercarriage Clean driver quality underneath with some surface rust, a light film of oil on the transmission pan, but no visible leaks. The dual exhaust hits an H-pipe and then finds stock style mufflers in back which emit a small tailpipe behind the bumper. Suspension is standard here, with coil springs in front and leaf springs in the back. Drive-Ability The lean and low convertibles in Thunderbird form provide the ultimate cruising seating position and ride. With 300 horsepower underfoot, this Thunderbird accelerates like a Peregrine in a dive, and by that we mean quickly. With a long nose in front and flat back behind, it's a little like driving a fancy soap box derby car, only with all of the bells and whistles you could expect in a mid 60's luxury car. And this well sorted car scored 100 on the functionality test as we glided back into the eyrie. 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. The 60's Thunderbirds are the unsung heroes of the collector world. Baby birds are iconic classics, and modern birds provide, well, modernity. But the unique style and profile of birds like this 1962 are more frequently making "best bet" lists throughout the collector market and the more distance we gain from that period of time, the cooler these cars look! Be sure to check out this Viking Blue example soon. 2Y85Z145829 2-1962 Y-Wixom, MI Assy Plant 85-Thunderbird Convertible Z-390ci 4bbl 300hp V8 145829-Sequential Unit Number WARRANTY PLATE BODY 76A-Thunderbird Convertible COLOR E-Viking Blue TRIM 52-Blue Vinyl DATE 20B-February 20th DSO 15-Newark AXLE 1-Ford 9" 3.00 Conventional TRANS 4-Cruise O Matic Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 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 I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price. https://www.classicautomall.com/vehicles/8175/1962-ford-thunderbird-convertible 1962 Ford Thunderbird https://www.hotrodhotline.com/forsale/vehicles/ford/thunderbird/1962/listing/237035 One of Ford's finest expressions of luxury, the 1962 Ford Thunderbird wears Corinthian White paint applied over an arrow-straight body. Wide rear fenders flow into the angular rear section while the front fascia sports those unmistakable quad headlights. Chrome trim accents the distinctive hardtop roofline with its unique rear quarter windows. The 14-inch wheels wear P215/75R14 tires, giving the car a grounded appearance that enhances it sleek lines. Swathed in black vinyl, the unrestored original interior offers a luxurious atmosphere for long-distance travel. Factory bucket seats provide individual comfort for driver and passenger alike. The full-length center console adds a touch of upscale flair uncommon for American cars of 1962. A column-mounted shifter allows for easy gear selection while the factory AM radio supplies entertainment. Amenities include optional power windows and factory air conditioning. Factory power steering makes for effortless control. Ford's robust 390 cubic inch V8 sits front and center, producing solid power for cruising highways with confidence. The 4-barrel carburetor mixes fuel and air with precision for optimal performance. A 3-speed automatic transmission handles gear changes while allowing full focus on the road ahead. Power drum brakes bring everything to a controlled stop when needed. The dual exhaust system with factory-style mufflers produces a mellow tone fitting for a luxury automobile. HIGHLIGHTS: • 390 V8 Engine • 3-Speed Automatic Transmission • 4-Barrel Carburetor • Power Drum Brakes • Dual Exhaust System • Factory Air Conditioning • Corinthian White Paint • 14" Wheels • Power Windows • Black Vinyl Bucket Seats • Center Console • Column Shifter • Power Steering • AM Radio • Owner's Manual Stylish hardtop roofline and 390 V8 motor, this 1962 Ford Thunderbird offers classic American motoring with comfort and power. A true personal luxury car from an iconic American brand, ready for weekend drives or car shows. Call today! https://www.streetsideclassics.com/vehicles/5102-nsh/1962-ford-thunderbird 1962 Ford Thunderbird https://www.hotrodhotline.com/forsale/vehicles/ford/thunderbird/1962/listing/235637 Please visit www.Survivor-Cars.com for additional photos, information, and a video. This vehicle is available for viewing by appointment only in our Tampa Showroom. Please call us to schedule an appointment. Ford's glamorous 1962 Thunderbird was a star at birth. While at the peak of his popularity in the Fall of 1961, Elvis Presley purchased one of and an early Sports Roadster was featured on an episode of "The Twilight Zone." This particular Thunderbird definitely looks good enough to be a TV star with its correct Rangoon Red paint and brand new white convertible top. All of the chrome and brightwork show well and the car is a real head turner! Open up the driver's door and you will see a nice honest red vinyl interior with bucket seats and a beautiful center console. You can get in and out with ease thanks to a tilt-away steering column, and have room for the rest of the family thanks to a roomy rear seat! Under the hood lies a healthy 390 CID V8 engine, just the way it left the factory. All of the gear changes are done for you courtesy of the Cruise-O-Matic 3 speed automatic transmission. Our Thunderbird would make a great driver thanks to power steering, power brakes, and a power convertible top that is an engineering marvel to witness its function. With killer good looks and a price to move, this Thunderbird will not last long, so please call soon. This vehicle is available to view by appointment only. Please call the office to make an appointment. For additional information on this and our other classic and collectible cars for sale, please visit www.Survivor-Cars.com. For assistance, please call or text the office at 941-845-4461, or email us at info@Survivor-Cars.com. If you are unable to come view the vehicle for yourself, we highly recommend you send in a third-party inspector on your behalf. We are located between Tampa and Sarasota. We are 90 minutes from Orlando and Fort Myers. *Potential purchaser understands it is their responsibility to verify condition and accuracy of information when purchasing from Survivor Classic Cars. It is the sole responsibility of the potential purchaser to inspect the vehicle, or have a third-party inspection performed on the vehicle before purchasing. The potential purchaser is relying solely on their own knowledge and judgement about any vehicle purchased. https://www.survivor-cars.com/vehicles/1488/1962-ford-thunderbird-convertible 1962 Ford Thunderbird https://www.hotrodhotline.com/forsale/vehicles/ford/thunderbird/1962/listing/234774 1962 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop For consignment, a 1962 Ford Thunderbird hardtop with a title verified 148,975 actual miles. Bullet birds, thanks to their sleek design, lend themselves to customizations, like this fully custom car. If owning one of a kind is on your bucket list, this one will do the trick!  Exterior Can't miss Lime Green paint brightens this bird and is augmented by wildly reflective side trim on the custom side spears, hood stripes, and c-pillar trim, all bordered in red. A custom sculpted plate fronts the hood scoop and three velocity stacks face forward from an oval opening. Custom mirrors, bullet fronted door handles and window trim, recessed torpedo tail lights, all part of this feast for the eyes! The grille also features bullet details between dressed headlights and the 15-inch polished American Racing Torque Thrust wheels are complex works of art with bullet hubs, reflective inserts, and red line trim on white wall tires. The rears, however, are shrouded by the lime green fender skirt. Finally, faux side pipes add a stretch of chrome to the bottom. The paint, trim, and custom features are in great shape and we could not find any exterior imperfections.  Interior More of that turned metal reflective trim occupies an insert in each door, surrounded by white vinyl panels and a black carpeted lower. White vinyl also covers the bucket seats and rear 2+2. It's bullets galore on the inside where there might be more full metal jacket trim pieces in here than in your gun safe, and these little chrome cones create a reflective sparkle in back and in the front where they sprout on the dash and center console. The rainbow reflecting turned metal trim is everywhere as well, including the steering wheel, accented with lime, and the gauge cluster, also featuring lime rings and buttons under a white dash pad. An AM radio and CD player are present along with added gauges in the center, while black carpet is protected by lime shag mats. Faux black fur is on the headliner with tribble-like hairballs in white and lime scattered throughout. Wild! And more attention to detail with lime rails and LED lights overhead. The trunk is kept relatively conservative with clean black carpeted mats and a spare white wall.  Drivetrain Beautifully customized with lime and white paint plus anodized gold trim, here we have a show quality 390ci V8 with three 2-barrel Holley carburetors over an Edelbrock intake. Behind it resides a Cruise-O-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission sending power to the Ford 9" in back with 3.00 gears.  Undercarriage Spotless and clean underneath, not a surprise! We have dual exhaust that runs through Magnaflow mufflers and terminates under the car. Power drum brakes are at all four wheels and suspension consists of coil springs up front and leaf springs in the back. No rust, no oil, no road dirt.   Drive-Ability There are two ways to get instant notice in a car, sound and color and this one brightens up Morgantown the minute it leaves the mall to circle our test loop. The three carbs work together to deliver a smooth ride, and the car sounds nice as it accelerates forward, tracking straight and offering good turn-ins with its low center of gravity. Functionally, the A/C and clock are not working but all other operations do as intended. 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.  This is an incredible custom build that is ready to hit the show circuit to collect its oohs and aahs from an adoring audience. Even if you're not a Thunderbird fan, this one will stop you in your tracks with its quality, coordinated touches. If you are a Thunderbird fan, this is one nobody else will have and will stop you in your tracks every time you open the garage door.  2Y83Z104988 2-1962 Y-Wixom, MI Assy Plant 83-Thunderbird 2 Door Hardtop Z-390ci V8 4bbl 300hp 104988-Sequential Unit Number WARRANTY TAG BODY 63A-Thunderbird Hardtop COLOR A-Raven Black TRIM 55-Red Vinyl DATE 14J-September 14th DSO AXLE 1-Ford 9" 3.00 Conventional TRANS 4-Cruise-O-Matic Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 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 I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price. 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 in each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoy listening. You can also watch on YouTube! https://www.classicautomall.com/vehicles/7784/1962-ford-thunderbird-hardtop 1962 Ford Thunderbird https://www.hotrodhotline.com/forsale/vehicles/ford/thunderbird/1962/listing/211765 1962 Ford Thunderbird Convertible The Thunderbird and the Corvette have a long and sorted history, with both initially competing for the same customer space. Eventually the Corvette went to racing, and the Thunderbird became the boulevard king. The ultimate getaway car from the kids with a two-seat configuration (rear seat is there but covered by cowlings) with a convertible cruiser, it became the "it" car for early 1960's suburbia. With design queues courtesy the jet age, its bullet like front appearance, and jet engine taillights was keying into the upwardly mobile middle class, and growing suburbia. Offered for sale is a 1962 Ford Thunderbird Convertible in bright white for the exterior and silver blue vinyl for the interior. 1962 was the second production year of the third generation of T-birds. Of the total production for 1962, 75,536 units were produced, only 9,844 were convertibles. Exterior A respray of white for this bullet shaped model with a white convertible canvas top, presents in good overall condition with a few notable small tears in the top. The mechanicals for this pop top are a marvel of engineering, as the whole long expansive trunk section, and the top become involved in the up and down operation and storage. A paint matching Sport Roadster Tonneau is attached to the back of each bucket, and swoop from the headrest to the rear deck, creating an aerodynamic "bat mobile" look. Chrome and bright work are correct, and in fine shape. Wide white sidewall tires wrap original chrome spoke wheels, which have knockoff hubs. 3 chromed faux jet intake appliqués adorn each exterior rear quarter panel and add to the jet look. Interior Silver Blue vinyl, original to the car is seen, and is in full glory, with very nice bucket seats in front, and a bench in the back (although covered by the bucket's rear headrests and Sport Roadster Tonneau). A sleek console makes its way to the dash, and houses the vinyl covered console glove box, and ashtray. Horizontal ribbed aluminum snakes its way up to the dash, and proceeds to spread out from side to side over the dash front, and houses the heater and air flow controls, light switches, logos and a very cool swing away steering wheel. Above this are 2 silver blue vinyl winglike structures, (can you say bird?), that form the padded dash top. A speaker, radio, and 3-gauge cluster is within these swoops, and all appear in excellent condition. Down low on the passenger side of the dash is an aftermarket AM/FM/CD player. Power windows, power steering, power driver's seat, and power brakes are installed options. Drivetrain As true for any restoration, plenty of attention has been paid to the engine bay. It has been fully restored, and the engine rebuild took the liberty of painting some black on the block, blue on the air cleaner cover, and adding a pair of chrome valve covers. Nice supple shiny hoses and wiring abounds here and the original FoMoCo windshield wash bag hangs in there on the passenger's side. Specs are a 390ci V8 fed by a single 4-barrel carburetor. A 3-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission is bolted to the back which sends power rearward to a Ford 9" 3.00 geared rear. Undercarriage Plenty of factory undercoating and rustproofing bathes the undercarriage and is rust free. Rear leaf springs are the rear suspension, along with power drum brakes. Up front, more power drum brakes are on along with an independent coil sprung suspension being here too. Drive-Ability To the test track I fired this bullet bird up and shot through the gate. Here it has nice acceleration, smooth shifting, and good handling with only the factory AM radio being nonfunctional. This is a very cool car which makes the driver feel very cool, especially since you can have the top down in the middle of winter if you so desire. Nicely preserved for that Sunday drive to plow through some fossils. A very cool retro midcentury, last year of a truly iconic convertible, the 1962 offers an opportunity to own an immediately recognized classic for a wonderful price. So why not relive that fantasy of leading the "jet set" lifestyle, driving a "jet age" style automobile, flying around town, turning heads while doing so. Look up in the sky!!!... VIN DECODE 2Y85Z150901 2-1962 Y-Wixom, MI Assy Plant 85-Thunderbird Convertible Z-390ci V8 4bbl 300hp 150901-Sequential Unit Number WARRANTY TAG BODY 76A-Thunderbird Convertible COLOR N-Diamond Blue TRIM 50-Silver Blue Vinyl DATE 15C-March 15th Build DSO 74-Seattle AXLE 1-Ford 9" 3.00 Conventional TRANS 4-Cruise-O-Matic https://www.classicautomall.com/vehicles/3584/1962-ford-thunderbird-convertible 1962 Ford Thunderbird https://www.hotrodhotline.com/forsale/vehicles/ford/thunderbird/1962/listing/211048 1962 Ford Thunderbird Custom Roadster For consignment, one of the wildest rides we've had at Classic Auto Mall, and we've had a Flintstone car so you know that's saying something! A highly aesthetically modified 1962 Ford Thunderbirds that is still recognizable as a Thunderbird, but is a long, long way from its original configuration. It's won numerous Best of Show awards and that's no surprise. Let's get into it... Exterior The smooth lines and glass like finish of this car are striking. The high quality paint is deep and aptly named Antifreeze Green Metallic. And like antifreeze, it does have a glow to it. Every inch of the car has been customized in some way including the front where the busy grille of the original has been cleaned up and the hood edge straightened to form a brow over the headlights. But there's enough here to recognize its origins. Gone are the metal trim pieces riding the top of the fender next to the hood. Everything has been melded in a continuous flow of green and no emblems or trim remains. The formerly round side mirror has been replaced with a body matching angular piece, and the door handles have been shaved. More smoothness has been brought to the taillights which are flat, solid red circles that appear to have a bullet protruding. The car is bumperless, but a spare wheel housing craftily carved into the trunk adds some texture. The wild roof, probably the most dramatic feature of the car, is a flowing stretch of plexiglass supported by a handmade stainless steel frame. This bubble top, which hints of the 60's Batmobile, is removable per the consignor. The roof is open over the body-colored fairings. Rat rod style turbine hubcaps continue the drama and the rears are partially covered with a fender skirts. We note one paint bubble near a body line as the only imperfection. Interior Fixed, fin shaped windows top metal paneled doors that match the body color. A swooping ivory design in leatherette accents the door. The bucket seats are decked out in ivory leather with matching green alligator patterned leather. The steering wheel is an amazing crescent design unlike anything we've seen and at its center is a large chrome jewel. The gauge pod is a stand alone lance shaped sculpture with green snakeskin patterned backing and housing two Dolphin gauges, white faced and red needled. The metal dash spills a center console which waterfalls with a series of metal rods that bend and flow past the seats in the center. This is pure show, there are no buttons, switches, cup holders or anything else on the "console". It's simply a work of art. Low pile green carpet covers the floor where we find pedals that have unique metal plates with designs embossed within them. Drivetrain The block and valve covers are painted bright red and the engine bay is very clean. It's where we find a 390ci V8 topped by a 4-barrel carburetor and connected to a Cruise-O-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission. Power is met in the rear where a Ford 9" exists with 3.00 gears. Power drum brakes are supplied front and rear. Undercarriage Essentially driver quality underneath with areas of surface rust, some oil on the rear diff, and some general road grimes. We note two areas of previous patching on the rear unibody. Dual exhaust leaves the engine independently then enters two MagnaFlow mufflers and dumps just before the rear axle under the car. Coil springs are found in the front independent suspension while leaf springs handle the load out back. Drive-Ability We eased this low car out of our garage and onto the test loop. We dare not enter the town of Morgantown because it might cause a crowd to form. We stayed on our flat terrain and tested all of the functions. It cruised nice and everything that's left on the car such as lights and turn signals work. Then we brought it back inside before word got around town. Are you looking for a turnkey show car that will fill your den with trophies? Do you want something so unique that no one else has anything close? Then this is it. This is an absolute show stopper and a must have, especially if you happen to fancy those 60's Thunderbirds which even in stock configuration, are cool. This antifreeze colored T-bird is so hot, it takes cool to a new level! 2Y83Z156500 2-1962 Y-Wixom, MI Assy Plant 83-Thunderbird 2 Door Hardtop Z-390ci V8 4bbl 300hp 156500-Sequential Unit Number WARRANTY PLATE BODY 63A-Thunderbird Hardtop COLOR M-Corinthian White TRIM 57-Turquoise Vinyl DATE 10D-April 10th DSO 13-New York AXLE 1-Ford 9" 3.00 Conventional TRANS 4-Cruise O Matic Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 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 I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. 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