36k-Mile 2003 Ford Thunderbird

OVERVIEW

This 2003 Ford Thunderbird has covered 36,850 miles since new. It comes equipped with a hood scoop; 17-inch chrome wheels; heated seats; an AM/FM stereo with a 6-CD changer; power windows, locks, and mirrors; and a power tilt and telescoping steering column. Power is supplied by a 3.9-liter V8 and backed by a SelectShift five-speed automatic transmission. Finished in Torch Red and equipped with a power-operated black soft top over a black leather interior with the Torch Red Partial Interior Color Accent Package, this final-generation Thunderbird comes from the selling dealer with a window sticker, service records, a Torch Red removable hardtop with portholes, a hardtop cart and cover, a clean CARFAX report, and a clear title.

EXTERIOR - FEATURES

The exterior is finished in the original, factory-applied Torch Red paint. The power-operated black soft top has a heated glass rear window and fits under a black top boot. Features include fog lights, automatic headlights, a hood scoop, bright windshield trim, fender vents, body-color mirror caps, and polished dual exhaust outlets. The selling dealer shows the power windows and the exterior lights functioning in one of the videos below.

EXTERIOR - WHEELS AND TIRES

A set of 17-inch chrome-covered cast aluminum wheels and 235/50R17 tires connect this car to the road.

INTERIOR - FEATURES

The cabin is furnished with the Torch Red Partial Interior Color Accent Package, which adds Torch Red inserts to the heated, power-adjustable black leather seats and matching highlights to the leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. The dashboard and door panels are accented with metallic trim. Equipment includes power windows, locks, and mirrors; a power tilt and telescoping steering column; variable-assist power steering; cruise control; an Audiophile sound system with an AM/FM radio and an in-dash six-CD changer; dual-zone automatic climate control; and steering wheel-mounted audio controls.

INTERIOR - GAUGES

Vehicle information is displayed on a 7,000-rpm tachometer, 160-mph speedometer, and gauges for the coolant temperature and fuel level. The digital odometer shows 36,850 miles, which the selling dealer reports to be accurate. The last mileage figure of 35,319 was logged in the CARFAX report in March 2013.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

The 32-valve, double-overhead-cam 3.9-liter V8 was factory-rated at 280 horsepower and 286 lb-ft of torque. Output is transferred to the rear wheels through a SelectShift five-speed automatic overdrive transmission. One of the videos below shows the car being road-tested.

UNDERCARRIAGE

Stopping is performed by power anti-lock disc brakes with ventilated rotors. Handling is assisted by a four-wheel independent suspension and all-speed traction control. The selling dealer has posted a video of the underbody below.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The CARFAX report starts in March 2003 and shows an accident-free vehicle history with ownership in Arkansas. A window sticker showing a total MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) of $41,445, service records, a Torch Red removable hardtop with portholes and a heated glass rear window, and a hardtop cart and cover will be included with the purchase of the car.