2002 Ford Thunderbird

Highlights

• Just two registered keepers from new
• Only 14,274 miles from new
• Cherished registration number included in the sale
• Supplied with original wallet, handbooks, and two sets of keys
• Documented service and maintenance history with seven recorded entries
• Always garaged, according to the vendor

The Appeal

Introduced in 2002 after a five-year hiatus, the eleventh-generation Ford Thunderbird was a bold revival of one of America's most celebrated nameplates, reborn as a retro-styled two-seat roadster that drew heavily on the elegant lines of the 1955 original. With its distinctive porthole hardtop and effortless V8 power, it was a fitting tribute that felt nostalgic yet undeniably refreshing.

This example has covered just 14,274 miles from new in the care of only two registered keepers. It was originally purchased to join a large collection of American cars, imported from the USA, and registered in the UK in February 2002. It later spent time in Portugal with its second owner before returning to the UK.
The vendor states it has always been garaged and well-maintained, describing the car as being in very good order throughout. A documented service history accompanies the car, along with the original wallet, handbooks, and two sets of keys. The cherished registration number is included in the sale, and the car holds a valid MOT until February 2027.

Key Information

• Mileage: 14,274 miles (supported by documented service and maintenance records)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until February 2027
• Technical specs: 4.0-litre V8, 5-speed automatic
• Paperwork: Original wallet, handbooks, and two sets of keys

Service History:

• 02/25 - 14,351 miles
• 10/23 - 14,180 miles
• 04/22 - 11,931 miles
• 01/22 - 11,926 miles
• 07/21 - 11,643 miles
• 01/20 - 11,599 miles
• 01/19 - 11,577 miles
• 03/13 - 7,351 miles

The Detail

• Originally purchased new to join a large collection of American cars
• Imported from the USA and registered in the UK in February 2002
• Spent time in Portugal with its second owner before returning to the UK
• Original black livery in good order
• Fine, contrasting brightwork
• Wheel set has a fine shine
• Soft top is lifting correctly
• Underside is in good order with only gentle patina
• The vendor states the interior is in very good condition
• Upholstery is in good overall order
• Dashboard is in good condffition
• Instruments are clean and legible
• The vendor states the car is mechanically sound with no known faults and drives beautifully

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