2004 Ford Thunderbird

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.

The Generous Collection returns with Part 2 offering over 250 cars, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy.

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“The spirit of the original. The soul of the future.” The 2004 Ford Thunderbird marked the penultimate year of the retro-styled eleventh-generation Thunderbird, which debuted in 2002. Inspired by the original 1955 model, this modern interpretation featured classic design cues like round headlights, a long hood, and a short rear deck, combined with contemporary engineering. Built on the Ford DEW98 platform shared with the Lincoln LS and Jaguar S-Type, the 2004 Thunderbird offered a smooth ride and rear-wheel-drive dynamics.

Under the hood, it housed a 3.9-liter DOHC V8 engine, paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. The car was available as a two-seat convertible with a removable hardtop, emphasizing its role as a stylish cruiser rather than a performance machine.

For 2004, Ford introduced new color options and minor trim updates, including a revised instrument panel and seat design. Ford said it well, “Top down. Heart open. Let the road take you.”

Finished in Merlot Metallic over a Black Ink and Sand leather interior, this 2004 Thunderbird has been registered in Alabama since new.

This 2004 Ford Thunderbird is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist with a color-matched hardtop, a clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report, and a bonded Alabama title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in Merlot Metallic (FX) over a Black Ink (BQ) interior with Sand accents

• Black power-retractable soft top

• 3.9-liter all-aluminum DOHC V8

• Five-speed automatic transmission

• Removable color-matched hardtop with glass portholes

• 17” seven-spoke chrome aluminum wheels

Factory Equipment

• All-Speed Traction Control

• Bucket seats

• Power windows and locks

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob

• AM/FM Audiophile stereo system with 6-disc CD changer and clock

• Satellite radio capability

• Keyless entry

• Alloy wheels

• Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS

Service and Documents

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars.

• Cosmetic imperfections, paint flaws, and wear, as noted in the provided photos

• Fogged headlights

Ownership History

This Ford Thunderbird is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. The accompanying clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report lists Alabama registration history.

Included Items

• Rubber floor mats

• Color-matched hardtop

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Representative is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this vehicle. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Matt Lowney   Phone: 623.308.2640   Email: mlowney@hagerty.com

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide very limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential; however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require extensive additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is.  

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite, between the hours of 9AM to 6PM local time beginning Monday, September 14 through Wednesday, September 30. No cars can be retrieved prior to September 14, and any lots remaining after September 30 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.