Equipment
One of two surviving new T bird prototypes, Ford has the other. This one is unique: 1 longer wheelbase, 10mm lower roof, sleeker (plexiglass) windshield, unique color combination (so far). 4.6 V 8, automatic, fiberglass body, no windows, porthole hardtop only, chromed plastic wheel covers. In nearly show quality condition. Good paint, chrome and very good interior. Runs and drives but governed to 15mph.
Market commentary
Sold by Christies in Dearborn in 2002 for $103,400, an essentially unique piece of Ford and Thunderbird history as well as a unusual running design model conceived to demonstrate in three dimensions the ultimate design choices in the New Thunderbird. This bid is a good try, but short of realistic in many ways.