One-Owner 2002 Ford Thunderbird

Description

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“Introducing a completely new roadster. The unmistakable new Thunderbird.” — Ford

Following the retro-style craze of the early 2000s, Ford reintroduced the Thunderbird after a five-year hiatus. The new 11th-generation (2002-2005) two-seater was inspired by the styling of its 1950s “Baby Bird” sibling and built on the DEW98 platform shared with the Lincoln LS and Jaguar S-Type. Designed to evoke nostalgia while offering modern performance and comfort, the 2002 model featured rounded lines, a removable hardtop with a porthole window, and a soft-top convertible option.

Under the hood, a Jaguar-sourced 3.9-liter V8 producing 252 horsepower sent power to the rear wheels, with a five-speed automatic transmission handling shifting duties. The car emphasized cruising comfort over aggressive performance, aligning with its heritage as a personal luxury vehicle, which was touted by Ford as “relaxed sportiness.” Inside, the Thunderbird offered leather-trimmed seats, chrome accents, and a dashboard design that echoed its classic predecessors.

Motor Trend magazine was on to something when it crowned the new two-seat Thunderbird “Car of the Year” in 2002, calling it “the perfect top-down getaway toy for two — and still a top performer.” As Ford said, “It’s time to take flight.”

Highlights

• Single-owner, first-year 11th-generation Thunderbird

• Finished in Thunderbird Blue (LY) over a Midnight Black (AW) leather interior

• Black power-retractable soft top

• 3.9-liter all-aluminum DOHC V8 rated at 252 hp and 267 lb-ft of torque

• Five-speed automatic transmission

• Removable color-matched hardtop with glass portholes

• 17-inch seven-spoke chrome aluminum wheels

Features

• All-Speed Traction Control

• Air conditioning with dual-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Controls

• AM/FM Audiophile sound system with six-disc in-dash CD changer and clock, SIRIUS Satellite Radio capability

• Keyless entry

• Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS

Known Imperfections

• The CARFAX Vehicle History Report notes a "mileage inconsistency" and "The mileage reported here conficts with this vehicle's odometer history. Ask a mechanic or the seller to confirm the actual mileage - this entry may just be a clerical error"

• Paint imperfections, commensurate with the age of the vehicle

• Battery is very low in power, most likely due to low usage in the past year, and may need to be replaced

• A CD is stuck inside the player

Included

• Original spare tire

• Hard top rack

Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this single-owner 2002 Ford Thunderbird in Michigan from new. The owner states that the mileage inconsistencies on the CARFAX report are a mistake and that the actual mileage is indeed 50,846.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Craig Zimmerman Phone: 586.707.5811 email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com