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![]() The Sport Roadsters were not well received at first because they were so expensive, but in the following years people began to imitate the Sport Roadster look. Third generation T-Birds are the most desirable ever produced. With 300 horsepower and 427 foot pounds of torque, this Tbird really flies! All that power gets to the ground through an automatic transmission thats as smooth as they come and having extensive restoration work, the mechanicals on this car work crisply and receipts are included as well. Still housing the original FE 390 V8, this 62 is a delight to drive. A swing away steering column allows for ease of access and the interiors brushed metal trim, and crystal clear gauges, accent the black leather nicely. These cars did not come with fender skirts so they could fit the Kelsey Hayes Wire Wheels, which are also in like new condition. The power convertible top can be raised with the flick of a switch and dropped just as easily. The power seats were covered in supple leather and work effortlessly. Description 1962 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Sport Roadster 390 V8-Tri-Power: Uniquely rare and nicely restored, this 1962 Ford Thunderbird Sport Roadster is 'One of 558' early production model 76A 'factory package optioned' Sport Roadster's assembled between Sept 13th 1961 & Dec 11th 1961. When the matching red tonneau cover is removed, is unveils a freshly redone black leather interior. Finished in Rangoon Red, this stunning timepiece is nicer than it was new. It does not store any personal data.This well sorted Thunderbird, is a true Sport Roadster, and has the correct vin numbers and documentation to prove it. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". ![]() ![]() These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. But with the M-Code option this one is guaranteed to go for a heap more. Mecum doesn’t provide an auction estimate but Hagerty’s valuation guide suggests a concours condition Sports Roadster with the standard 300 hp (303 PS) is worth $94,500, versus $65,000 for a regular 1962 T-bird convertible. The list of standard equipment includes power assisted seats, power windows, air conditioning and a tilt-away steering column. 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. Painted in Raven Black and featuring a Pearl Beige interior, it rides on a handsome set of Kelsey Hayes chrome wires and comes loaded with luxury kit. Of those 120 documented M-Code cars built in ’62, only 40 are thought to survive.įresh from a ground-up restoration and a 2021 Best of Show award from the Vintage Thunderbird Club, this car is getting ready to cross the block at Mecum’s March sale. But for buyers who still had fond memories of the 1955-56 two-seat originals Ford came up with the Sports Roadster, whose defining feature was a cool fibreglass tonneau that fitted over the rear seat area and swept up behind the front seats, mimicking the look of contemporary racing cars like the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa.Īlmost 1,430 Bird buyers ticked the Sports Roadster option box in 1962, but only 120 decided to back up that sports car image with the M-Code V8, a special Tri-Power version of Ford’s 390 cu-in (6.5-liter) V8 that breathed through three Holley carbs and made a stout 340 hp (345 PS). The T-bird switched from a two-seat to a four-seat layout after 1958, and was restyled again in 1961 with a streamlined fuselage design. It might not handle like a sports car but it certainly has the muscle to leave a few contemporary enthusiasts’ machines questioning their performance credentials. ![]() Ford’s Thunderbird has a bit of a reputation as a sports car pretender, but this rare M-Code Thunderbird Roadster proves that some T-birds were good for more than just wafting around town. ![]()
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