Beautiful 2004 Ford Thunderbird convertible. 42,305 miles. Two tops, elegant color combination, careful maintenance over the years. Great-running V8, clean interior, everything works. The collector car for people who dont want to own an OLD car.
The late-model Ford Thunderbird was collectable from the moment it first hit showrooms, and that remains especially true today. That status as a special car means that most of them lived easy lives and never had to suffer through the rigors of winter weather. At the same time, they were immediately welcomed into the collector car community, meaning that you could own a late-model thats welcome at many shows and that would attract attention wherever it goes, but which doesnt have the old car foibles that many folks want to avoid. In short, if you can have just one hobby car, this 2004 T-Bird is a great choice. We really like the Merlot-over-tan combination on this car, which is sporting yet elegant, and gives the Thunderbird a more contemporary look than some of its siblings. The finish remains in excellent condition with no evidence that this car has ever been hit and obviously theres no rust or other damage. Panel fit on these cars was quite good and the doors swing closed with a heavy thunk thats very reassuring. The past 20 years have proven that these were well-built cars, and this one has clearly led a good life.
The two-tone tan-over-black leather interior is a great blend of modern function and classic styling cues. Everything was standard equipment on the top-of-the-line Thunderbird, so you get things like cold A/C, power windows, locks, seats, and mirrors, cruise control, and a power tilt steering column. The brushed stainless accents mirror the original 2-seat Birds wrap-around cockpit design and the white-faced gauges are just plain beautiful. Youll note a little scuffing on the drivers seat of this car, but thats the only real demerit inside. Everything works, its comfortable to settle behind the wheel for a long road trip, and theres no doubt that you look like a movie star when you drive one of these. The original AM/FM/CD stereo is powerful and sounds great even at speed with the top down. And speaking of the top, the tan canvas power convertible top is in good condition with a little dirt that we didnt want to use harsh chemicals to clean, and it stows itself quickly and easily with the touch of a button. And like all Thunderbirds, a removable color-matched hardtop is included with the car, along with a hardtop stand for storage. Theres also a decent-sized trunk thats ideal for two people out for a weekend of adventure, and underneath the original spare has never been used.
The engine is a 3.9-liter DOHC V8 that makes 252 horsepower and 267 lb-ft. of torque. The result is an energetic 2-seater that makes great V8 noises but never gets unruly. These are proven powerplants that have turned out to be quite reliable in the long run, and this one has been properly maintained all its life. Turn the key and it springs to life quickly and idles smoothly, and out on the road it always has power in reserve ready to go. Part of that energetic feel is due to the quick-shifting 5-speed automatic transmission that always keeps the V8 in its sweet spot, plus theres a tall overdrive for relaxed cruising at high speeds. The suspension is fully independent, so it rides better than any vintage Thunderbird, and the brakes have been recently serviced including 4 new rotors and pads. With 2.69 gears out back, it even pulls down decent fuel economy. You can see that this car has never been subject to harsh winter weather, as the floors are very clean and all the hardware underneath remains in fantastic shape-even the exhaust system is original! Handsome alloy wheels look great on this Bird, carrying 235/50/17 Michelin radials with lots of life left in them.
Documentation includes the original owners manuals in the factory pouch, plus some recent maintenance receipts.
These Thunderbirds are easy to love. They ask for very little, they work like real cars, and yet they stand out in a crowd anywhere they go. Add in the nice affordability, great reliability, and fantastic road manners, and you get a no-compromises hobby car. If youve been looking for something interesting but arent quite sure you want to maintain an antique, this is our recommendation. Call today!
Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
