In 1961, Ford introduced a third-generation Thunderbird with a
completely new design reflective of the developing space age. The
"Bullet Bird", to which it was commonly referred, has a very
elegant design ending with taillight housings which were to remind
the viewer of turbines of rocket engines. This was a 4-seater
Luxury/Sports Car that was powered by a 390 cubic inch, 300
horsepower V-8 engine coupled to a 3-speed "Cruise-O-Matic"
transmission. With a power top that disappeared into the trunk with
a power lid, the car also was offered with a "Swing-Away" steering
wheel, to facilitate ease of entry and exit, and tinted glass as
options. Available in hardtop or convertible form, the 1962 T'Birds
also introduced the "Sports Roadster'' model. This transformed the
look of the car from a 4-seater to a 2-seater Sports Car with a
long, sweeping rear deck using a beautifully-designed fiberglass
tonneau cover that covers the rear area and gave the car a fabulous
look. Kelsey-Hayes chrome wire wheels were standard on the car and
added to the sporty look. The "Sports Roadster" package was
expensive and just 1,427 of these cars were built. Although there
are many roadster clones and cars ordered with similar options,
this is a Classic True Factory Sports Roadster, confirmed by the
76B VIN plate. It underwent an "Open Checkbook Restoration"
including Exterior, Interior, Chrome, Top, and Mechanics. This
Classic Rare Roadster is finished in Stunning Rangoon Red (J) with
Red Interior (55) and White Soft Top. It comes highly optioned
including: Ford-O-Matic Transmission 3 Speed Master Guide Power
Steering Swift Sure Power Brakes Power Fully Disappearing
Convertible Soft Top Convertible Top System Refurbished AM-FM
Cassette Player (T-Bird Style-non original) Dual Chrome Side View
Mirrors Clock Cigar Lighter (Unused) Roadster Dash Mounted
Passenger "Assist Bar" Padded Dash Padded Sun Visors Vent Windows
Swing-Away Steering Wheel Quad Headlamps Bucket Seats 390 Cubic
Inch V-8 Engine 360 Horsepower 4 Barrel Carburetion Dual Exhaust
System Bore x Stroke: 4.05 x 3.28 in Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
Beautiful Show Quality Chrome Engine "Dress Up" Features MagicAire
Heater/Defroster Kelsey-Hayes Styled Chrome Wire Wheels White
Sidewall Tires Aquamatic Windshield Wipers T-BIrd Scripted Floor
Mats Seat Belts I-Rest Tinted Safety Glass Rear Fender Skirts
Original Length: 205 in. Cubic Weight: 4,292 lbs Owners Manual
Dealer Sales Literature Many Vintage T-Bird aficionados consider
the 62 "Bullet Bird Sports Roadster" to be the Very Best and Most
Desirable of the era and a "One Year Only" Design. Of the limited
number of '62 Factory Sports Convertible Roadsters produced (1,427)
only a very limited number remain finished in Rangoon Red with Red
Interior in this Excellent condition. It is Excellent Throughout,
runs effortlessly at highway speeds, and is an Absolute Joy to
Drive! It garners all the "Oohs + Aahs" anytime out. Ready for Show
or Tour.
Vehicle Details
1962 Ford Thunderbird
Listing ID:CC-1596536
Price:$64,950
Location:Marietta, Georgia
Year:1962
Make:Ford
Model:Thunderbird
Exterior Color:Red
Interior Color:Red
Transmission:Automatic
Odometer:10
Stock Number:001962
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