Price :
$23,000.00

1264 Lincoln Street, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

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Vehicle Description

1962 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

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 appliques 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 buckets 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 drivers 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 passengers 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!!!...

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