BaT Auction: 31-Mile 2002 Ford Thunderbird

This 2002 Ford Thunderbird is finished in Inspiration Yellow with a matching removable hardtop and interior trim, and it is powered by a 3.9-liter V8 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a power-retractable black soft top, dual-zone automatic climate control, cruise control, traction control, a CD stereo, power-adjustable seats, fog lights, and chrome-finished 17″ wheels. The car was first delivered to Dutro Ford of Zanesville, Ohio, and it remained with its original owner until 2021 and was recently acquired by the selling dealer. This Thunderbird is now offered with a window sticker, manufacturer’s literature, a roof panel cover, historical registration documents, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Pennsylvania title.

The body is finished in Inspiration Yellow with a matching removable hardtop with porthole windows. Additional equipment includes integrated fog lights, chrome trim, a hood scoop, and dual exhaust outlets. The selling dealer states the hardtop has not been removed during current or previous ownership, and no images of the power-operated black soft top are provided.

Chrome-finished 17″ wheels are wrapped in 235/50 Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 tires with 2002 date codes. The car is equipped with traction control and four-wheel independent suspension.

The cabin is optioned with the Full Interior Color Accent Package with Inspiration Yellow trim, and the power-adjustable seats are upholstered in black leather with yellow inserts. Amenities include cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control, brushed-metal trim, and a factory stereo with a six-disc CD changer.

The leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer and a 7k-rpm tachometer as well as gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The digital odometer displays just 31 miles.

The 3.9-liter V8 was factory rated at 252 horsepower with 267 lb-ft of torque when new. Maintenance under previous ownership included replacement of the battery.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission. Additional underside photos are provided in the gallery below.

The window sticker lists initial delivery to Dutro Ford of Zanesville, Ohio, colors and equipment, and a total MSRP of $40,245.

The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists history in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

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