1962 Ford Thunderbird Convertible 65k Orig Miles on 2040-cars

 It's with great regret that I am listing my '62 Bird. Two startups and a kid with athletic endeavors divides my time and she needs a new home.

I have been restoring this car over the last 12 years and have probably put over $50k into it, not counting personal hours.

Most of the chrome was completely redone, the body was not frame off, but taken down the metal. No bondo, no collisions.

I've gone through almost ever inch of the car over the last decade, although I didn't crack open the motor, it's still original and solid. 65,600 miles

Transmission rebuilt, front and rear suspension rebuilt.

Tilt away steering

New windshield

Fuel system replaced entirely from a new gas tank all the way forward to a larger Holly 4bl carb.

New dash, windshield, carpet, mirrors.

New spring, bushings, arms, etc...

All electrical working minus the clock

In the last 6 months put in a Alt/Gen combo which is keeping battery charged nicely.

Fiberglass Tonnau cover. Gives it that Batmobile look and yes, there is a back seat. I've added rear seatbelts.

Electric top that retracts into the rear trunk.

Entire hydraulic roof system rebuilt last year. This is what can fail and frustrate Conv Bird owners. This one is good to go. Top canvas needs replacing (roughly $500 plus labor). It was a fair weather car for me so I didn't bother with new top although I do put it up and down when using. This keeps hydraulics working properly.

Still have original wheels but it rides better on wider tires on the Torque Thrust wheels. They need to be re-chromed if you want to use the originals, both wheel sets included. Easier to replace in my opinion if you want to go that route or original wire wheels. A more narrow set of tires could be put on and Fender skirts could be added to give it a lower in the back look. Easy change if you want to run it with fender skirts.

New pioneer bluetooth stereo with mic installed. Can also go back original. Original stereos are easy to obtain.

Rebuilt power steering

Custom dual exhaust from Leonards garage. Really helped this 390 breath better. Nice throaty sound.

All new brake lines

Replaced dash and carpet.

Car was originally pink. Again taken to bare metal. I dyed the seats black, white and black annondized the aluminum in the interior. The plan was to do a modest custom interior and redo all of that, or you could reskin seats yourself from various T-bird catalogs, replace aluminum etc...

The last two things on my list were the interior issues I just mentioned and detailing engine bay. The car is 90% done and runs well.

The car is solid. I'm confident you could jump in it and drive across the country.

No scammers. I've seen em all. Let me know if you are a serious potential buyer. I love this car dearly and would rather keep it than see it go to the wrong buyer.

If you are as passionate about Thuderbirds as I am you will love this car. It's popular with every crowd and a blast to cruise in. I don't think I've covered everything, but would be happy to answer your questions.