- #1962 FORD THUNDERBIRD SPORTS ROADSTER OPTION DRIVER#
- #1962 FORD THUNDERBIRD SPORTS ROADSTER OPTION CODE#
#1962 FORD THUNDERBIRD SPORTS ROADSTER OPTION CODE#
1,427 Sports Roadsters were produced in 1962, including 120 models with the special M Code option noted below. The most striking addition to the Sports Roadster was a fiberglass tonneau cover which covered the back seat of the car and created a two seater appearance. The Sports Roadster was a limited production version of the convertible which added 48 spoke Kelsey Hayes designed wire wheels, special badges to the front fenders and a passenger side grab bar to the front dashboard. Several standard features, like power steering and power brakes, back up lights and bucket seats were costly options on most other autos.ġ962 saw strong production figures of 78,011 (including 9,884 convertibles) and the introduction of the Thunderbird Sports Roadster. Depending on variable options Thunderbirds for 1961 could be purchased with options like air conditioning, power windows, power seats, AM radio, fender skirts and white wall tires. Common on all autos produced today, this feature was first found on 1961 Thunderbirds. Other innovations include a floating rear view mirror.
#1962 FORD THUNDERBIRD SPORTS ROADSTER OPTION DRIVER#
With the transmission in the park position the steering wheel would slide approximately 18 inches (460 mm) to the right allowing the driver to exit the vehicle easily. The most distinctive feature of the 1961 to 1963 Thunderbirds was the highly touted 'Swing Away' steering wheel. The Thunderbird for 1961 introduced several firsts for the automotive market.
Kennedy's inaugural parade, probably helped along by the appointment of Ford executive Robert McNamara as Secretary of Defense. The Thunderbird was 1961's Indianapolis 500 pace car, and featured prominently in US President John F. A new, larger 390 cu in (6.4 L) FE-series V8 was the only engine available (in 1961). Sales were strong, if not quite up to record-breaking 1960, at 73,051 including 10,516 convertibles. Before coming in here the brake system was serviced and non stops as it should.1961 saw new and much sleeker styling for the Ford Thunderbird. The past owner performed a restoration in 1988 on everything on the car. This T-Bird came from Alabama where the original owner lived. Standard features include power steering, power brakes, heat, A/C, and more. Powering the Thunderbird is believed to be the original 390 cubic inch V8 motor mated to a smooth-shifting automatic transmission. The convertible top is in good condition and functions as it should. To see over 80 photos of this car, including under carriage please visit our website GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this absolutely killer 1962 Ford Thunderbird Convertible! This stunning example comes in a nice bright red paint job complemented by a clean red interior and white convertible top. The problem was quickly corrected when Elvis Presley was involved in an accident in which one of the Kelsey-Hayes wheels collapsed during hard turning. Early models suffered from problems related to their specially-designed wire wheels. The Sports Roadster was a limited production version of the convertible which added 48 spoke Kelsey-Hayes designed wire wheels, special badges to the front fenders and a passenger side grab bar to the front dashboard. To see over 80 photos of this car, including undercarriage please visit our website 1962 saw strong sales figures of 78,011 units (including 9,884 convertibles) and the introduction of the Thunderbird Sports Roadster. Before coming in here the brake system was serviced and non stops as it should.
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this absolutely killer 1962 Ford Thunderbird Convertible! This stunning example comes in a nice bright red paint job complemented by a clean red interior and white convertible top.
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