Nicely equipped with power steering, power brakes, and A/C.
#Denver 1962 ford thunderbird plus
Lace metallic paint job on the roof as well that really makes this car unique! The restoration on this vehicle was done approximately 10 years ago, plus the car has less than 10,000 miles on it since the build. Chrome and brightwork on this car is in great shape and shows well. This car is powered by a 390 4bbl V8 that is paired with a Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission. Zinc-coated steel resisted rust, and three coats of primer and two coats of 'never-wax' enamel paint added to the car's appeal and longevity.1962 Ford Thunderbird finished in Chestnut paint with Corinthian White top. It featured approximately 45 pounds of sound-deadening materials for a quiet-ride and the optional M-Code engine was highly potent. The 1962 Thunderbird was certainly part performance and part luxury automobile. The Sports Roadster was the most expensive, having a base price of $5,440. The most popular body style was the hardtop coupe with 68,127 examples sold at a base price of $4,320. Bodystyles included a convertible, hardtop coupe, landau hardtop coupe, and sports roadster convertible. Over 73,000 examples were sold in 1961 and that rose to 78,0. The Corvette remained true to its sports car roots, however, the Thunderbird went on to appeal to a wider audience and became one of America's best and most popular cars. Available luxury amenities include the power brakes, power steering, and power windows, an AM radio, tinted glass, bucket seats, a center console, and the famous 'Swing-Away' steering wheel. The dashboard carries the 'Super Sonic' design theme with protruding instrument pods for the speedometer, fuel gauge and temperature gauge, and a clock. The futuristic steering wheel complements its jet-inspired design.
There is a large center console that extends all the way to the rear seats. The interior is similar to sitting in the cockpit of a jet fighter. Thunderbird Sports Roadster production numbered 1,427 units in 1962 (at a cost of $650 above the standard convertible), but it went down to just 455 produced in 1963. It was an expensive option which resulted in only a small number being produced. Released in 1962, the package included the tonneau cover, a passenger grab bar, and 48-spoke Kelsey-Hayes chrome wire wheels with knock-off centers. Promising sales encouraged the development of a factory-available Sports Roadster variant of the Thunderbird. This was initially a dealer-installed item, and later became a regular production item near the close of 1961. He devised a racing-style removable fiberglass tonneau that concealed the Thunderbird convertible's rear seat and provided a headrest directly above the front seats. and Ford Division General Manager Lee Iacocca chose Ford designer Bud Kaufman to devise the two-seater roadster. The three years the 'bullet bird' were in production tuned out to be some of the best the Thunderbird had seen.įord Motor Company V.P. The 1960 Thunderbird styling was popular and could have remained for another year or two, but Ford management decided to introduce a redesigned Thunderbird for 1961. Sales for the 1960 Thunderbird set a new record with 92,843 examples sold. By 1960, it had grown in refinement, gaining large triple round taillights and a freshly restyled grille. In 1958, it parted ways with its rival Corvette and became a four-seater. It was marketed as both sports and personal luxury car with comfortable seating, unique styling, and power from a V-8 engine. The Thunderbird was first introduced in 1955, and no one could have predicted its popularity or its ability to outsell its rival, the Chevrolet Corvette by a wide margin. 120 buyers selected the $242.10 'M-Code' 390 V8 option, with 37 pairing it with the Sports Roadster body style in 1963. The dress-up kit came with chrome, aluminum, and stainless details and backed by an automatic transmission.
They came equipped with the 390 CID V-8 and tri-power Holley carburetion. The factory M-Code Thunderbird was a rare option with 138 examples being sold, 49 being the 63A M-Code hardtop. Unlike the Sports Roadster option package that was available for the new Thunderbird either from the factory or as a dealer-installed package, the M-Code Thunderbird 390 engine was only available from the factory. By 1962, the high-performance 'M-Code' 390 cubic-inch V-8 engine was released, and with the help of a trio of Holley two-barrel carburetors, produced a stout 340 brake horsepower. It followed the highly successful four-seater Thunderbird of 1958 to 1960 and had clean bodylines, a sharply-pointed front profile, well-balanced bullet-shaped proportions, and aptly nicknamed 'Bullet Bird.' A wider array of engine options were offered to customers who were seeking the comfort of the Thunderbird with the performance that challenges the fastest sports car of the era. The Ford Motor Company advanced its personal luxury models with the new-for-1961 Thunderbird.
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