1962 Ford Thunderbird for sale $24,995
| 1962 Ford Thunderbird $24,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $24,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Details: |
If theres a car thats ripe for a custom makeoverand#44; its the ultra-cool Bullet Birds of 1960-1963. Cars like this 1962 Ford Thunderbird were so slick when they were new that adding a few traditional custom touches like the electric green paint and selective trim removal creates a car that looks dramatic without going too far beyond the original design. Too cool. Yesand#44; the color is going to get you noticed and we understand that its not for everyone. But you have to admit that this is one good-looking car. A lot of that is due to the fact that Bullet Birds are perhaps the most handsome of the 4-seater Thunderbirds and their recently climbing values echo that sentiment. Howeverand#44; this car also looks great because it nails that custom look from the periodand#44; a combination of traditional styling cues and that spectacular green metallic paint. Its obvious that a ton of money went into the construction of this carand#44; because the bodywork is fantasticand#44; the gaps are exactingand#44; and the car fits together better than most of its siblings. The rear fender skirts were deleted and it changes the look in a positive wayand#44; and a few formerly shiny parts were treated to green paintand#44; just to make it look unique. Sureand#44; there are signs of use and ageand#44; because this build was finished a few years agoand#44; but if you want to be the center of attentionand#44; this car still totally nails it. Most of the chrome and stainless trim is intactand#44; with some being nice original stuff and other pieces being restored during the build. The white interior is pure customand#44; but again it takes the original design and only tweaks it instead of reinventing the wheel. Those are factory bucket seats wrapped in crisp white vinyl with green pipingand#44; as well as Thunderbird script embroidered on the seat backs. Dark green carpets anchor the lookand#44; and body-colored accents on the steering columnand#44; door panelsand#44; and center console tie it all together neatly. Things like the swing-away steering wheeland#44; very cool round gauge podsand#44; and three-spoke steering wheel were all retainedand#44; although the wheel now has a custom white wrap to match the upholstery. Its all still in quite good condition and we like the lookand#44; which will probably never go out of style. All the gauges work and the factory AM/FM radio remains in the dashand#44; and itand#44; tooand#44; is fully operational. The trunk is conservatively trimmed in dark green carpetsand#44; but the workmanship is first rate hereand#44; too. The factory 390 cubic inch V8 was retained and remains pretty stockand#44; albeit dressed up with matching electric green valve covers and a chrome air cleaner. Thanks to factory engineeringand#44; it starts easilyand#44; idles smoothlyand#44; and pulls the Bird around with surprising vigorand#44; as if it were 700 pounds lighter than it is. Its clean and tidy under the hoodand#44; but as with all great customsand#44; the engine isnt the pointand#44; just a tool. As suchand#44; its a competent servant that works well. The 3-speed automatic transmission shifts well and with power steering and brakesand#44; its a breeze to handle around town. The undercarriage is tidy and includes a recent exhaust system with a muted V8 burble thats just about right. The wheels were painted green and fitted with chrome wire hubcaps that look awesomeand#44; plus a set of wide whitewall radials to finish off the look. This is a really cool car and if youre a fan of early customsand#44; this car gets a lot of things exactly right. With some TLCand#44; this could be a stunnerand#44; but even as it sitsand#44; youll find that you enjoy it far more than you expected. Call today! |
| Analysis: | Fair Deal, 9.0% above market avg. What's this? |