Motoexotica Classic Cars is proud to offer this beautiful 2005 Ford Thunderbird Convertible. Finished in Platinum Silver with black leather interior, the car only shows 12,642 original miles and comes with a clean Carfax. The original Thunderbird came to life in 1954 as a '55 model and immediately became a classic. The original 2-seater Bird was a sensation and fired imaginations with its radical design concepts. The 2-passenger Bird lasted for 3 years at which time it was replaced by a 4-passenger Thunderbird that was special in its own right, but was never accepted by the purists who hated Ford for letting the original concept die. After 45 years, Ford reincarnated the car that is faithful to the original concept in every way. This new Bird was built on the existing rear-wheel-drive platform that is used for the very competent Lincoln LS and Jaguar S-Type. Power for the new Bird comes from a 252 hp 3.9-liter 32 Valve DOHC V-8 Engine that is mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission. Suspension is a sophisticated fully independent system with short-long arm design for both front and rear units. These control arms are made of aluminum in order to reduce the unsprung weight. This design contributes to a relaxed sportiness by combining excellent handling without compromising the ride. The Ford Thunderbird was the 2002 Motor Trend Car of the Year. The exterior of this car is finished in the original color of Platinum Silver Metallic which looks great. The paint is in great condition and shows only very minor road chips. As this is a 2005 Thunderbird, this is the 50th Anniversary Edition, so it is badged with fender badges to celebrate. This Thunderbird sits upon a set of actual Dayton 80-Spoke wire wheels (purchased at a cost of $2,300!) that look excellent that are wrapped with new P245/50ZR17 Michelin Pilot Sport tires with lots of tread life left. The tires were purchased earlier this year at a cost of over $1,000! The stock wheels are included in the purchase of this car but do not have tires mounted to them. The interior is in great condition. The seats are finished in black leather and show no significant signs of wear. The black carpet is in great condition as well. The black vinyl dash board is in great shape as are the door panels. This particular Thunderbird has a removable hard top, hard top cover & hard top carrier that looks great and is in fantastic condition. All of the glass is in great condition. The powerful 3.9L DOHC V8 under the hood is connected to a 5 speed automatic transmission with shifter in the center console. On the road the car has a nice smooth ride, and the car starts right up with the turn of a key. This car is sure to make heads turn. On the road this fantastic Thunderbird runs and drives great. We are selling this car for a client of ours who is ready for their next dream car. The current mileage shows 12,642 and the VIN number is 1FAHP60A15Y102397. This car is being sold on a clean and clear, actual mileage Texas title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!
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