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For more details email me at: trulafrantum@juno. Com . Vehicle info2005 ford 50th anniversary thunderbirdsteel blue exteriorsteel blue convertible and hardtopoptional steel blue accessories packagesummary1-owner car that's logged only 12,200 miles3. 9 liter aj35 v85-speed automatic transmissionequipped with the optional partial interior color accent packagesale includes the car's original performance medium steel blue hardtopsale includes an original dealer window sticker, all service records since newpower steering4-wheel power disc brakes / abs8-inch rear axle / 3. 58 gears17-inch aluminum wheelstwo cars literally defined the newfound freedom of the 1950s: the chevrolet corvette and the ford thunderbird. Eventually chevrolet took their corvette to the racetrack, while ford continued to turn their thunderbird into theultimate boulevard king. Now, over sixty years later, corvettes are regarded as some of the best curve carvers inthe world, and thunderbirds, like this 12k-mile stunner, are still turning heads on main street. That's right; i have a pristine 2005 50th anniversary thunderbird that's so nice it could'verolled out of the factory yesterday! Bodywork/trimford's sensational thunderbird sprang to life as a 1955 halo car that fired imaginations and eventually became alegend. In 1999, dearborn's favorite son decided it would honor that original by building a new model to turn justas many heads. This pristine drop-top's long body has obviously been pampered and exceptionally caredfor as its slick thunderbird blue 2-stage looks just as good now as the day it rolled off the truck. And, from itsgreat fit to its blemish-free panels, this ford is definitely one of the nicest factory cruisers on the planet! As one of the most enduring 'retro' designs ever created, the car's j mays-penned fuselage looks fantastic fromvirtually any angle. At the front of that fuselage, a bright chrome grille hangs small driving lights below clear,combination headlamps and a teal-inlayed thunderbird emblem. Behind that emblem, a composite hood centers atraditional thunderbird scoop in front of tinted factory glass that sports a stylish chrome frame. At the top ofthat frame, a performance white hardtop latches down over a standard haartz soft top to perfectly mimic ford'soriginal, 1955 dual-roof system. Below those roofs, chrome ventiports ride inside re-imagined fender lines thatlead the eye through body-matched mirrors to rear mounted "thunderbird." 50th anniversary badging on both frontfenders,enginewhen ford debuted the eleventh generation thunderbird it introduced a car that was faithful to the original conceptin virtually every way. Power for this classy cruiser comes from a 3. 9 liter, 32-valve dohc v8 that was developedby former captive subsidiary jaguar. Code named aj35, the ford-specific mill utilizes variable valve timing,fracture-split and forged rods, 1-piece, cast camshafts and a reinforced, composite intake to twist 280 smoothhorses into 286 lb./ft. More of a 'comfortable cruiser' than 'flat-out sports car', the 'retrobird' never pretended to be a corvette or porsche competitor. That said; 0-60 comes at a very respectable sevenseconds, and the car's silky powerplant delivers enough grunt to provide fun and responsive drivingcharacteristics. Aesthetically, the entire engine is hidden under an attractive plastic shroud which substitutes aclassic "thunderbird" script and silver "v8" branding for traditional views of its componentry. Drivetrain/suspensionin the late 1990s and early 2000s ford developed one global rear wheel drive platform, codenamed dew, that was setto underpin everything from select jaguars to the fifth generation mustang. Those competent roots supply thisawesome thunderbird with a sophisticated independent suspension, which utilizes a host of weight saving technologyto provide a smooth ride and composed road manners. Behind the aluminum engine, a 5-speed automatic transmissionsends power to a fresh ford rear end that's fitted with beefy 3. 58 gears. At the corners of the chassis, 4-wheeldisc brakes, which are aided by standard antilock and traction control systems, ride behind chrome, 17-inch wheelsand sticky michelin pilots. All that world-class engineering results in a sturdy convertible that translatesrelaxed sportiness into an excellent combination of cushy comfort and tight handling. Interiorford began the 21st century by producing some of the most impressive and detail-oriented interiors to ever hit themarket. And the 2-tone cockpit in this roadster, equipped with an optional partial interior color accent package,has to be one of their best designs. The driver and passenger are treated to power leather seats, which are brandedwith small thunderbird emblems. Below those seats, day-one-fresh carpet is protected by color-keyed floor mats andbordered by cool "ford thunderbird" sill plates. Above those sills, winged door panels hang slick metal trim behindcontrols for both power windows and power door locks. In front of those panels, a highly detailed dash anchorsturquoise-tipped needles between satin-faced gauges, a 6-disc cd changer and attractive metal trim. At the base ofthat dash, a great looking console centers dual-zone climate control on a thunderbird blue shift knob and sculptedwaterfall back panel. In front of the driver, a 2-tone wheel spins a pristine, blue inlayed emblem around a tiltingand telescoping column. And behind the passengers, a fully finished trunk features enough luggage room for a quickweekend getaway. Power Windows✔ Power Locks✔ Climate Control✔ CD Changer✔ Leather Seats
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