2004 Ford Thunderbird
Description
Following the retro-style craze of the early 2000s, the Ford Motor Company reintroduced the Thunderbird in 2002 after a five-year hiatus. The new ninth-generation Thunderbird mimicked the styling of its 1950s counterpart, featuring a mesh grille and the iconic porthole adorning its removable hardtop. Under the hood, a Jaguar-sourced 3.9-liter V8 engine sent power to the rear wheels with a five-speed automatic transmission handling shifting duties. The Thunderbird's perfect mix of retro styling and modern refinement was wildly praised by the automotive press, with MotorTrend magazine crowning it Car of the Year in 2002. Like Pompeii, all good things must come to an end, and Thunderbird's ninth generation ended in 2005. Today, the millennium-era Thunderbirds hold a special place in the car-collecting community, serving as a testament to Ford's exemplary design prowess during that era.
Highlights
Powered by a 280 horsepower 3.9-liter V8 engine
Equipped with a five-speed automatic transmission
Beautifully preserved low-mileage example, with just 25,750 miles at time of cataloging
Awarded as a 98-point car, winning 2nd place in the modern classic category at the 2023 CTCI Thunderbird Club Show
Equipped with power convertible top
Color-matched hardtop included
Finished in Evening Black paint with matching a black interior
The chassis number (1FAHP60A94Y102131) decodes as:
1- Assembled in the United States
F- Manufactured by Ford
A- Body style convertible
H- Restraint system type, dual air bags front and sides/active seat belts
P60- Vehicle line: Thunderbird, series body type: passenger car
A- Equipped with a gasoline engine
9- Check digit
4- Model year 2004
Y- Assembled in Wixom, Michigan
102131- Production sequence
Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report
Features
Four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes
Electronic traction control
Vehicle immobilizer
Front fog lights
Factory eight speaker stereo system with Alpine AM/FM radio and six-disc CD changer
Electronically adjustable tilt and telescopic steering wheel
One touch power windows
Power locks
Cruise control
Air conditioning with climate control
Center console with integrated storage
Leather seating surfaces
Remote audio controls
Key-less entry with remote trunk release
Tachometer
Known Imperfections
The seller states this vehicle is free of major imperfections
Included
Floor mats
Owner’s manual
Hardtop stand
Hardtop storage cover
Wind deflector
Car cover
Ownership history
The CARFAX Vehicle History Report illustrates subsequent registrations in Louisiana, Alabama, South Carolina, Wisconsin, and Illinois with the current owner assuming ownership in July of 2021. The current owner moved the vehicle and registered it in Florida in 2023.
