Highlights

A rare sight on UK roads; an identical example appeared in the 2002 James Bond film 'Die Another Day'
Over £20,000 spent on a thorough recommission, reportedly all receipted and documented
Service history from date of delivery with supporting documentation, we are told
Offered with original book pack, manuals, service book, and dealer paperwork
One former registered UK keeper

The Appeal

The eleventh-generation Ford Thunderbird was a bold revival of one of America's most celebrated nameplates. Channelling the spirit of the original 1955 two-seater with retro-styled bodywork, a 3.9-litre V8, and rear-wheel drive, it was conceived as a stylish grand tourer rather than an outright sports car. An identical example famously appeared alongside Halle Berry in the 2002 James Bond film 'Die Another Day', cementing the model's place in popular culture. With just 68,098 built over four years of production, they were never common, and finding a well-maintained example on UK plates is a genuine rarity.

This car was originally supplied by Griffin Ford in New Canaan, Connecticut, and the odometer indicates 43,355 miles. Finished in Evening Black with a Midnight Black leather interior, it was specified with the optional 'black accent package', factory removable hardtop, electrically operated soft top, 17-inch chrome wheels, and traction control. It was brought to the UK around 2009 and correctly declared via HMRC NOVA, spending time in professional storage before being recommissioned at a cost exceeding £20,000. The vendor describes the car as presenting well overall, with only very slight ageing noted to the chrome wheels. It is accompanied by an impressive documentation file including the original book pack, manuals, service book, Ford build sheet, dealer paperwork, and even the original salesman's business card from the supplying dealer, a nice touch, given that Griffin Ford closed its doors in 2009.

Key Information

Mileage: 43,355 miles indicated
Country of original registration: UK
MOT status: valid until August 2027, no advisories
Technical specs: 3.9-litre DOHC V8, five-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
Paperwork: original book pack, manuals, service book, Ford build sheet, dealer paperwork, HMRC NOVA documentation, recommission receipts, and V5C
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The Detail

Stored in a professional storage facility prior to recommissioning
Recommission work includes a full service, new front and rear suspension with wishbones, disc brakes, calipers and pads, fuel pump, rear ABS sensors, new tyres, and fitment of soft top, we are told
Rear fog and reverse lights installed for UK road compliance
Fob-operated battery isolator fitted
Fan makes a slight noise when switched on, lasting approximately 15 seconds
HMRC NOVA record reportedly confirms the car was correctly declared on import
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