Vehicle Description
Beautiful 1962 Thunderbird with Sport Roadster accessories. Loaded
with options, including A/C and power windows. New chrome wire
wheels and wide whitewall radials. This car has more eyeball appeal
than almost anything we've ever featured!If you want a car that
attracts a lot of attention, this stunning 1962 Thunderbird will do
it. Bright Rangoon Red always looks awesome on the Bullet 'Birds
and the long, sleek bodywork has aged beautifully, making these
some of the most popular Thunderbirds today. Someone invested a
fairly large sum of money in this car in the not-too-distant past,
including paint and bodywork that shows exceptionally well. Those
long quarter panels are laser straight, the doors close solidly,
and everything lines up just right-that doesn't come easy or cheap.
And speaking of trim, there's a lot of it on a '62 Thunderbird, all
of which is in great condition. The intricate grille up front was
unique to 1962, as are the three ornaments on the quarter panels,
and that sweep of chrome that runs along the tops of the fenders
and doors is among our favorite features. You'll note that the
little stuff on this car is right, including the little Plexiglas
wind deflectors on the vent windows (often broken or missing), the
faux hood scoop, and the detailed 'Thunderbird' script on the front
fenders. Fender skirts were removed to add to the Sport Roadster
look, and we have to admit we like the look a lot. There's just no
angle from which this car doesn't look like a movie star.The
handsome red interior is a great complement to the brilliant red
exterior, a combination that actually works better than you'd
expect. The upholstery, carpets, and door panel have been recently
restored and new seat belts were installed at the same time. This
T-Bird is loaded with options, too, including power windows, power
seats, and factory A/C, in addition to standard features like an AM
radio and the awesome Swing-Away steering column. The Sport
Roadster tonneau cover gives it a sleek 2-seater look, but it can
be quickly removed (bring a friend to help) to access the spacious
back seat and don't worry, the top works with or without the
tonneau in place. And speaking of the top, it works correctly,
stowing itself with a mechanical symphony that's a wonder to watch.
With the top up, the trunk is spacious enough for a road trip and
there's a full-sized spare back there with the original jack stowed
in the quarter panel.The only engine available in 1962 was the
Z-code 390 cubic inch V8, which made 300 horsepower and enough
torque to make the big 'Bird feel effortless in everything it does.
Make no mistake, this is a luxury car, and if you want a machine
that can eat up miles of pavement without working hard, this is an
awesome choice. The engine has been recently serviced and tuned, so
it starts easily, idles nicely, and just goes about its business
with a minimum of fussiness. The 390 is celebrated as a bulletproof
machine, and with a 4-barrel carburetor it's entertaining to drive.
You'll note the engine bay is neatly detailed with a chrome air
cleaner and valve covers, a correct washer bag on the inner fender,
and that giant A/C compressor. It's backed by a Cruise-O-Matic
3-speed automatic transmission that shifts cleanly and stays out of
your way, and 3.00 gears out back explains why it's such a great
highway cruiser. The undercarriage is probably original, not
restored, but this is a unit-body car so all the vital structural
members are in excellent shape and there's only a light dusting of
undercoating that doesn't hide anything. Floors, rockers, and other
important parts are all quite solid. A dual exhaust system sounds
muscular but hushed, and as I mentioned, this is a luxury car so it
has that plush ride that you'd expect. Fresh chrome Sport Roadster
wire wheels were just installed, along with a new set of 215/75/14
wide whitewall radials for a brilliant look. This car attracts more
than its fair share of attention out in the showroom, but it's easy
to understand why. The dramatic styling combined with the Sport
Roadster tonneau and wire wheels creates one of the most appealing
cars of the early '60s. And since it's not a real Sport Roadster,
it's priced far more attractively and nobody will ever know the
difference. Loaded with options, entertaining to drive, and just
gorgeous to look at, this car is a winner all around. Call
today!Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes personal or
professional inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to
purchase.
