This 1962 Ford Thunderbird is one of approximately 1,425 Sports Roadsters made for the model year. Finished in Rangoon Red over black crinkle vinyl, the car is powered by a 390ci V8 paired with a Cruise-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission. Sports Roadsters were equipped with wire wheels, front fender badges, a passenger-side dashboard grab bar, and a fiberglass tonneau cover that covered the back seat of the car. Additional equipment includes a power-retractable black soft top, 14″ wire spoke wheels, dual exhaust outlets, a left-side mirror, power-adjustable front seats, power windows, a swing-away steering wheel, a digital AM/FM radio, a MagicAire heater/defroster, reverse lights, and power steering. This Thunderbird was acquired by the seller in 2024 and is now offered with a Thunderbird Sport Roadster Society certificate, a build sheet, a copy of the invoice, the owner’s manual, and a clean Idaho title in the seller’s name.
The car left the factory finished in Rangoon Red (J) and was repainted some time ago. Features include a power-retractable black soft top, a fiberglass Sports Roadster tonneau cover, chrome-finished bumpers, quad headlights, reverse lights, front fender badges, a windshield washer, a left-side mirror, and a dual exhaust system with outlets below the rear bumper.
The 14″ wire-spoke wheels with faux-knockoffs are mounted with 205/75 Hankook Optimo H724 tires. The car came equipped from the factory with power steering, and stopping power is provided by power-assisted drum brakes at each corner.
The power-adjustable front seats and the rear bench are upholstered in black crinkle vinyl, and stainless steel trim accents the console, instrument panel, door panels, and rear quarter trim panels. Amenities include power windows, a Custom Autosound digital AM/FM radio, a MagicAire heater/defroster, and a center console.
The three-spoke steering wheel is mounted to a swing-away column and frames a 120-mph speedometer, an analog clock, and a single combination gauge for fuel level and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 61k miles, approximately 500 of which were added under current ownership.
The 390ci V8 is equipped with a four-barrel carburetor and features a silver-painted air cleaner assembly and Thunderbird-branded valve covers. Factory-rated output was 300 horsepower, which is sent to the rear wheels through a Cruise-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission.
Decoding the door tag reveals the following information:
- Body: 76A – Tudor Convertible
- Color: J – Rangoon Red
- Trim: 56 – Black Crinkle Vinyl
- Date: 26J – 26th of September
- Axle: 1 – 3.00:1 (also noted as 3.56:1)
- Transmission: 4 – 3-Speed Cruise-O-Matic
A copy of the factory invoice lists the options and a total price of $4,862.14 along with original delivery to Hayward Motors of Hayward, California.