Description
With so many bland copycat machines crowding driveways and freeways alike, it's refreshing to see an automotive giant like Ford prioritise design and heritage as much as it did with the 2002 Thunderbird.
It was this iconic American design, along with a smooth ride, V-8 power, high-quality convertible top, and value-packed sticker price, that got it named the Motor Trend 2002 Car of the Year.
ABOUT THIS CAR
One owner in New Zealand, this car is an owner import from Idaho, USA.
Low Mileage.
17in chrome wheels.
Traction Control
AM/ FM stereo with 6 CD disks player.
Dual Exhaust
Speed sensitive wipers
4-Wheel independent suspension
Auto headlamps with variable delay
Auto temperature control with dual auto zone.
Power tilt adjustable telescopic steering
Driver and passenger front and side airbags
Anti Theft alarm
All speed traction control.
4 wheel ventilated disk brakes.
This car looks great with red paint highlighting the chrome perfectly and it evokes the louche decadence of those earlier cars.
With its wraparound screen and tapering rear wings its compact and elegant, clearly American, yet somehow not out of place in any foreign environment.
Looks stunning with both soft top and removable hard top - the lines are hard to fault, and this model has aged well.
Engine is a 4. 0ltr quad cam V8 producing 250bhp (an America-only derivative of the AJ8, built in Ohio) matched to an overdrive five-speed automatic, which is well matched to the Thunderbird’s relaxed feel. Effortless to drive around town and on the highway and has all the performance you could seriously want from a car such as this. Nice exhaust note.
Suspension is soft soft and ride is floaty.
White-faced instruments and two-tone seats
Powered soft-top with glass rear window.
Pleasing, comfortable and friendly to drive. These cars had the same chassis as the Jaguar S-Type, but is set up to be slightly softer.
Beautiful cruiser in great condition and there's really nothing to fault in it.
Some maintenance and servicing history available with car.
All original Ford books and two sets of remote controls / keys come with car.
The T-Bird proves an excellent conversation starter everywhere it goes. Many admirers just want to catch a closer glimpse, while others even asked us to take them for a short ride.
Ford did a respectable job in bringing this car icon back to life. It channels loads of charm from the original, yet works as a modern car that's reasonably priced and useable every day. It really is the ultimate weekend getaway. With soft-sided luggage, two people can travel for a few days in the summer months.
TRANSPORT / SHIPPING CAN BE ORGANISED ON THIS VEHICLE ON BUYER'S BEHALF AT BUYERS COST.
Viewing Monday to Friday BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
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