BEAUTIFUL 1962 FORD THUNDERBIRD "RETRACTABLE" CONVERTIBLE

  • Location: Boise, Idaho, United States
  • Condition: Used
  • Make: Ford
  • Model: Thunderbird
  • Type: Convertible
  • Trim: Convertible
  • Doors: 2 Doors
  • Year: 1962
  • Mileage: 55,749
  • VIN: 2Y85Z149849
  • Color: Burgundy
  • Engine size: 390 CID V8
  • Number of cylinders: 8
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Drive type: Rear Wheel Drive
  • Interior color: Red
  • Vehicle Title: Clear

1962 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Description

*** BEAUTIFUL !! - VERY RARE !! - 1962 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE !! ****** VERY RARE !! - ONLY 8,457 THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLES WERE BUILT IN 1962 !! ****** VERY STRONG !! - PROFESSIONALLY REBUILT !! - APPEARS FACTORY ORIGINAL !! - CODE "Z" - 390 CID V8 MOTOR - ORIGINAL 4 BARREL INTAKE MANIFOLD - ORIGINAL EXHAUST MANIFOLDS - ALUMINUM VALVE COVERS - HOLLEY 4 BARREL CARBURETOR WITH ELECTRIC CHOKE - CHROME AIR CLEANER HOUSING - ETC... !! ****** VERY SMOOTH !! - CODE "4" - THREE SPEED - "CRUISE'O'MATIC" - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION !! ****** EYE POPPING BEAUTIFUL !! - CODE "V" - CHESTNUT MAROON METALLIC EXTERIOR FINISH !! ****** VERY NICE !! - MATCHING SPORTS ROADSTER PACKAGE !! ****** NICE !! - WHITE RETRACTABLE CONVERTIBLE TOP !! ****** FACTORY ORIGINAL DRIVER'S DOOR PILLAR MOUNTED THUNDERBIRD DATA / VIN PLATE - ORIGINAL 1962 THUNDERBIRD OWNER'S MANUAL !! ****** VERY NICE !! - TAN AND MEDIUM CHESTNUT MAROON CLOTH BUCKET SEAT THUNDERBIRD INTERIOR !! *** *** WORKING FACTORY "HIDE-AWAY" - (RETRACTABLE) - POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP - FACTORY POWER STEERING - POWER BRAKES WITH DISCS UP FRONT - FACTORY POWER WINDOWS - WORKING FACTORY 4-WAY POWER DRIVER'S SEAT - JVC DIGITAL AM / FM / AUX / CD PLAYER STEREO RADIO !! ****** AWESOME - CUSTOM CHROME WHEELS WITH CHROME -"BABY MOON" - HUBCAPS WRAPPED IN NEARLY NEW WHITEWALL STEEL BELTED RADIALS !! ****** NICE - DRY - NEVADA - IDAHO HIGH MOUNTAIN DESERT - WESTERN CAR !! ****** 100+ PICTURES AND A MUST SEE VIDEO INCLUDED BELOW !! ***Take a look at this BEAUTIFUL !! - VERY RARE !! - 1962 Ford Thunderbird Convertible with the SPORTS ROADSTER PACKAGE !! It is VERY RARE as only 8,457 Thunderbird Convertibles were built in 1962 !! We recently purchased this Thunderbird from the previous older, local Idaho owner and as you can tell in the pictures and video it has been his pride and joy for sure !! What a value it is at the reserve price which is set very low !! If you have never seen how the convertible tops work on these cars they are very unique !! You press and hold the top switch and the trunk lifts open backwards then the top folds itself up and goes into the trunk then the trunk shuts down all while you sit comfortably in the drivers seat, TOO COOL !! This Thunderbird Convertible still retains it's correctly mounted - FACTORY ORIGINAL - driver's door mounted Thunderbird data / VIN plate and the - ORIGINAL - 1962 Thunderbird owner's manual, both of which are shown in pictures below. This has been a NICE - DRY - Nevada - Idaho High Mountain Desert - Western car and it shows !! I drove this Thunderbird as my daily driver for the last several days and it runs and drives VERY WELL, TOO FUN !!This T-Bird is a sweet driver in town and cruises down the freeway easily and smoothly. If you can make it to Boise in the next ten days, please come, take a look at and drive this BEAUTY for yourself this This is a NICE !! CLASSIC THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE THAT IS READY TO DRIVE, SHOW AND ENJOY !!At the heart of this Thunderbird is what appears to be the VERY STRONG !! - PROFESSIONALLY REBUILT !! - FACTORY ORIGINAL !! - Code "Z" - 390 CID V8 motor that is running very well. The motor also sports the ORIGINAL four barrel intake manifold, ORIGINAL exhaust manifolds, Aluminum valve covers, Chrome air cleaner housing and a Holley 4 barrel carburetor with electric choke !! Sounds GREAT too with the "THROATY" factory style true dual exhaust system with dual chrome tips. The engine is backed by a SMOOTH !! - Code "4" - three speed - "Cruise-O-Matic" - automatic transmission which also functions very well. The BEAUTIFUL !! - Tan and Medium Chestnut Cloth bucket seat Thunderbird interior is in VERY NICE condition with NICE Tan Cloth front bucket seats, NICE Chestnut Maroon carpeting, NICE ORIGINAL Matching Chestnut Maroon Vinyl door panels, VERY NICE ORIGINAL Factory gauge clusters, NICE ORIGINAL "SWING AWAY" Thunderbird steering wheel, NICE ORIGINAL Chestnut Maroon Vinyl sun visors and a VERY NICE Chestnut Maroon dash pad with NO CRACKS !! All of the ORIGINAL black rubber weatherstripping is soft, supple and in good condition for being original. The - Code "V" - Chestnut Maroon Metallic exterior finish is EYE POPPING BEAUTIFUL !! and is bright, shiny and looks STUNNING !! as you can clearly see in the VIDEO & 100+ ADDITIONAL PICTURES BELOW !! This T-Bird comes nicely equipped including factory power steering, power brakes with discs up front, factory power windows, factory front wing windows, factory "swing-away" steering wheel, working factory power "hide-away" (Retractable) convertible top, original dual chrome side view mirrors, working factory 4-way power driver's seat, factory power wipers, original style Thunderbird floor mats, factory gauge clusters with 120 MPH speedometer, original clock which is no longer working, JVC digital AM / FM / AUX / CD Player stereo radio, factory fender skirts and factory back up lights. This Thunderbird Convertible has GORGEOUS looks and AWESOME 390 V8 power as well, What's not to LOVE ! There are not many of these left on the roads for sure ! The suspension and drive line seem to be in good working order as well as the electrical system. Check out the AWESOME - CUSTOM Chrome wheels with chrome - "Baby Moon" - hubcaps, wrapped in NEARLY NEW whitewall steel belted radial tires, boy do they look OUTSTANDING on this Thunderbird and really help retain that CLEAN - "PERIOD CORRECT CUSTOM LOOK" !! All of the ORIGINAL Chrome and Stainless Steel exterior body trim and moldings are in VERY NICE condition including NICE ORIGINAL Chrome front and rear bumpers, VERY NICE ORIGINAL Badging and VERY NICE ORIGINAL grill and chrome headlight surrounds. The CLEAN - SOLID - rear cargo area also sports the ORIGINAL liner and a full size whitewall spare tire. All of the ORIGINAL light lenses and reflectors are also clear, bright and BEAUTIFUL !! I looked underneath and also included photos below, again this has been a NICE - DRY - Nevada - Idaho High Mountain Desert - western vehicle and it shows !! Please pay close attention to the VIDEO & THE 100+ ADDITIONAL PICTURES BELOW and this description as they will answer most if not all of your questions. If you need to speak to me my name is Ross and my phone number is (208)866-4055.We prefer a bank to bank wire transfer of funds as payment for the car but we will also accept a bank cashiers check (US only) or a third party check but we will validate the checks authenticity and the funds must clear our account before the vehicle or the title to the vehicle is released to the buyer or the buyers agent. We do not accept PayPal.This is one BEAUTIFUL !! - VERY RARE !! - 1962 Ford Thunderbird Convertible !! Please review our 1,400+ testimonials from our previous customers in our eBay feedback and see all of our satisfied auto buyer responses. We have been selling classic automobiles to buyers all over the world on eBay since 1999, 19+ years and have been in business for 28+ continuous years! Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AND 100+ ADDITIONAL PICTURES BELOW !!!