Even your grampa who drove the original would be impressed. One need to time travel back just fifty years ago to when Ford first brought out the Thunderbird. Looking back to the 50′. Today, we’re awash in a sea of car choices, and people still in masses.

This version of the Thunderbird started life in 2002. Ford read the tea-leaves and brought back the retro style of the Ford Thunderbird. One can not misplace this vehicle from it’s 50’s roots. All fans gawked as the trademark porthole windows. Buyers responded most favorably in the first year, and then declined each year afterwards. After four years, Ford ended its production.  {This was always a great car, as long as you have a windscreen to tame the wind while driving top-down}.

This car shared a shorter version of the rear wheel drive platform provided for the Lincoln LS and Jaguar S-Type sedans. With the engine, the only option was the 3.9 liter, V8, which was also shared with the LS. For the simple minded, the Ford Thunderbird came with only one transmission option, a five speed manual or automatic. Ford was generous with the standard equipment, including four-wheel disc brakes, side airbags, and catching 17-inch alloy wheels. If you have the spare bucks, then you could buy the chrome wheels and traction control. One accessory for everybody’s t-buy list is a windscreen, or see convertible windscreen reviews for more options. This version of the Thunderbird has plenty of room for both passengers and goodies in the trunk, unlike typical roadsters. This car does tend to be heavy, compromising handling on curvy roads and acceleration.

Prospective buyers contemplating a used Thunderbird have many options in configurations and powertrains. Those in the know go for the extra power, while those wanting comfort seek 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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