Cruisin Classics
3575 Fisher Rd
Columbus, OH 43228
"Cruisin Classics is proud to offer for your consideration this beautiful and rare 1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster Convertible. This ""Bullet Bird"" is one of only 1,427 Sports Roadsters produced in 1962 and is highly coveted due to it's classic body lines and styling. It looks great with the top up, but when the top goes down it's simply breath-taking! The trunk opens up and literally swallows the convertible top � exposing the fiberglass tonneau cover that covers the back seat and creates the illusion of a 2-seater coupe. Please check out the additional video of the coolest opening and closing of a convertible top ever! This T-Bird has been repainted it's original color of Corinthian White at some point in it's life and the paint looks very even, glossy, and slick. The chrome and brightwork are abundant and in excellent condition. The wrap-around front bumper, elaborate grill, quad headlight bezels, and turquoise Thunderbird emblem on the hood are instantly eye-catching. Both front fenders are graced with gleaming Thunderbird logos that accentuate the bullet-shaped nose. Chrome trim on the upper edge of the body line runs the entire length of the car on both sides and also serves as the door handles � simply beautiful styling. The window glass is clear and in great shape. The white convertible top is flawless with no tears or stains and it's rear plastic window is clear and crack-free. The space-age styling continues at the rear of the car with massive round tail-lights that resemble rocket thrusters. The rear bumper features a hidden gas filler and shines just as the front one. This T-Bird sits nicely atop 48-spoke Kelsey-Hayes designed chrome wire wheels wrapped in brand new American Classic white-wall tires. Under the hood lies a correct 390ci V-8 topped with a 4-barrel carburetor. The logo embossed valve covers and air cleaner are both dressed in grey. While under the hood you'll notice this car is equipped with power steering and power brakes with a single resevoir. The entire engine bay is exceptionally clean and well-sorted � very stock in appearance. The 390 is mated to a 3-speed Cruise-O-Matic transmission that sends power to the rear with 3.00:1 gears. Exhaust exits through cast manifolds to newer looking pipes and mufflers before coming out in the rear. Braking power is applied by drums on all four corners. When you open the driver's door a courtesy light illuminates the beautiful OEM style red interior. A full-length center console divides the bucket seats and flows up to the dash with ribbed horizontal aluminum trim that becomes part of the dash then curves and moves on to the door panels. The whole effect is a wrap-around cockpit feel that just pulls you in. The coolest feature inside the car though is the swing-away steering column that, when in park, can be moved to the right approximately 18 inches - allowing for easy entry and exit. The original steering wheel with working horn is attached to this unique steering column. The interior is in very good condition with a crack-free dash, very nice newer carpet, comfortable seats with no rips or tears, and good looking door panels. The power windows, gauges, wipers, and aftermarket AM/FM/Cassette stereo with Thunderbird emblem all work. The heater and fan are unfortunately inoperable. The car comes with an original owners manual and service records from 2016 to present. It's not everyday that one of these rare Thunderbirds comes available - especially one in such good condition. This is an opportunity to own an iconic piece of American automotive history that you won't want to let pass you by!
Engine
390ci Ford V-8
4 Barrel Carburetor
Grey Valve Covers and Air Cleaner
Shock Tower Supports
Very Clean, Stock Engine Bay
Transmission
3-Speed Cruise-O-Matic Automatic
3.00:1 Gears
Brakes
Power Drum Brakes on all 4 Corners
Single Resevoir
Suspension
Front - Shocks, Springs, and Anti-Roll Bar
Rear - Leaf Springs and Shocks
Exterior
Slick Corinthian White Paint
Beautiful Chrome and Brightwork
White Power Convertible Top
Sports Roadster Rear Seat Fiberglass Tonneau Cover
Clear Glass
Kelsey-Hayes Designed Chrome 48-Spoke Wire Wheels
Brand New American Classic White-Wall Tires
Interior
Red Vinyl Bucket Seats
Swing-Away Steering Column
Power Steering
Original Steering Wheel
Full-Length Center Console with Armrest and Storage Box
2-Speed Wipers
AM/FM/Cassette Stereo
Newer Red Carpet
Crack-Free Dash
Passenger-Side Grab Handle
Power Windows
Power Top
Owners Manual and Service Records Since 2016
If you have any additional questions, please call one of our friendly sales staff. We will be glad to help in any way with questions on financing, shipping the vehicle, or perhaps an interest in our sell-your-car brokerage program. We've been in business since 1996 and have sold cars all over the world and we insist on giving the best personal service in the industry.
The sale is subject to the following conditions and representations. This vehicle is being sold as-is, where-is with no warranty in connection therewith. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and make no warranty in connection therewith. No allowances or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect, or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied oneself as to the condition and value based upon that judgment solely. The seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.
Thank you from all of us at Cruisin Classics.
"
Year: | 1962 |
Make: | Ford |
Model: | Thunderbird |
Mileage: | 15642 |
Exterior Color: | White |
Interior Color: | Red |
Trim: | Sports Roadster |
Body: | convertible |
Stock: | 141563 |
Engine Size: | |
Transmission: | 3-Speed Automatic |
Vin: | 2Y89Z141563 |
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Here at Cruisin Classics, we understand that you have many options when choosing where you purchase your classic, muscle or collector car and we would like to thank you for considering us.
Cruisin Classics has been buying and selling cars for many years.. The majority were your average daily drivers but our passion has always been in muscle cars and hot rods so in 1996, Cruisin Classics built a 56,000 sq.ft. showroom located in Columbus, OH that they still operate out of today. All of our vehicles are hand-picked and selected to ensure they fit our inventory. This facility is now arguably one of the best-stocked collections for sale in the US housing hundreds of unique automobiles all under one roof. We invite you to our facility! There is something for everybody when you come to visit.
After years of serving as central Ohio's premiere classic car dealer at Cruisin Classics Auto Sales, we saw an unfulfilled need that was not being met for our clients. We loved helping match our clients with the classic and American muscle cars of their dreams. But what about after the purchase? We recognized that our clients needed a trusted resource to continue to care for their classic vehicles. It did not sit well with us that our valued clients and their incredible vehicles were being outsourced to, sometimes several, third-party resources for maintenance and performance needs. We also wanted to help the many people that we had met over the years who already owned classic vehicles which were in need of restoration, upgrades, and maintenance. Too often, we were seeing vehicles with so much potential left sitting in garages under covers because their owners did not know who to turn to for such specialized work. It is our goal to offer our clients a truly comprehensive, seamless, and enjoyable classic car ownership experience, from purchase to maintenance to storage. Thus, Cruisin Classics Performance Center was born. We have cherry-picked the most talented, experienced, and passionate team of technicians to offer our clients a true one-stop-shop solution for any and all of their classic car needs. Our honest business model has lasted almost 25 years to date and Cruisin Classics has a worldwide reputation as one of the best in the business.
Outside of the shop, this business has afforded us the opportunity to be actively involved in our community and fulfill our goal of supporting several local and national organizations that hold a special place in our hearts. We are proud sponsors of the Kiwanis Club of Columbus, the Columbus USO, Honor Flight, Special Olympics, multiple car clubs, and much more.
In conclusion, 100% customer satisfaction is our main goal. Always has been.. always will be. We would like to invite anyone considering one of our vehicles to come to our beautiful facility to inspect the car in person or send somebody on your behalf.
Looking to purchase a vehicle from our current inventory? Give one of our friendly staff members a phone call at (614) 276-7355.
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