Wow, this isn’t your Grampa’s version. It was over fifty years ago when Ford first came out with the Thunderbird. Going back six decades, while less car types were made, the masses still purchased this car in bulk. Today, we’re awash in a sea of car choices, and people still in masses.

The roadster version of the Thunderbird was introduced back in 2002. Ford brought back the retro-classic version of the Thunderbird, inspired by the original two-seater roadster, although with a luxury bend. The car’s birth roots to it’s 50’s version is unmistakable. All reviewers went ga-ga over the one-of-a-kind porthole windows. The Ford Thunderbird was a big seller in its first year, but couldn’t keep up the momentum in subsequent years. This car made in only four years before Ford decided to stop production.  {This was always a great car, as long as you have a windscreen to tame the wind while driving top-down}.

This car was build on a shorter version of the rear wheel drive platform provided for the Lincoln LS and Jaguar S-Type sedans. The only option for an engine under the hood was the 3.9 liter, V8, which was also shared with the LS. And, if only one is you favorite option, the Thunderbird also came with only on transmission option, a five speed automatic. The standard options of the Ford Thunderbird included four-wheel disc brakes, side airbags, and eye-popping 17-inch alloy wheels. If you wanted to upgrade, then you could get chrome wheels and traction control. One accessory for everybody’s t-buy list is a windscreen, or see convertible windscreen reviews for more options. Unlike typical roadsters that cram you in, the Thunderbird is spac ious, both in the passenger compartment and the trunk. For performance, this lethargic car is sticky around the bends and slow to take off from the stop light.

Those who missed out the first time around will find active markets for used Thunderbirds. Those who like a little extra spunk in their car seek more power, while traditionalists go for comfort in a stiffer chassis.

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When the author isn’t driving around in her Thunderbird, she’s a fan of theFord Thunderbird windscreen windblocker wind deflector, best psychics, and theSeattle HCG Diet.

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