![]() ![]() No turbo coupe or Mercury Cougar counterpart. A sporty looking two-seater convertible with rear wheel drive and a V8. In an appropriate way to bookend the History of the Thunderbird, not that they knew they were doing that, the final generation T-Bird returned the model name to the place where it had come from. ![]() So they decided to get into the retro trend by resurrecting a Model name rather than risking one that was alive and kicking (Bucking?). However, after the Probe Ford knew better than to take the Mustang fanbase for granted. Even the Mustang when it got a refresh in 2005 went to a “Suddenly it’s 1964” look. No segment was spared from a little retro touch. That is when the manufacturers don’t get creative with their air pumps and turn them into ungainly crossovers. Brought to us by the adorable, flower-vase equipped Volkswagen new beetle in 1997 and carried to this day by cars such as the Fiat 500, and the MINI. Yes, Retro, all the rage in car design from the very tail end of the ‘90s and way into the early ‘00s. But we weren’t counting on one small thing: Retro. Presented with this news we all thought that the good old phoenix would rise no more. So if you like classic looks and modern convenience - all for a value price - you don't want to miss the deal.(first posted ) In 1997, Ford decided that its time and resources would be much better spent designing and developing a gigantic SUV that you could buy with a 6.8L V10 and that coupes that weren’t named “Mustang” weren’t really worth the effort anymore. The sale comes with the original window sticker and owner's manual. So this may look like a vintage car, but it certainly has modern moves. Plus, you have power steering, four-wheel disc brakes, and a fully independent suspension. So you can tick through the gears on your own or just let this one comfortably take you into overdrive cruising. The five-speed automatic transmission even has the Select Shift option. It's a fuel-injected DOHC V8, and that means an all-around performer delivers plenty of power when you want it. Under the hood is the original 3.9-liter motor. Plus, with dual-zone automatic A/C climate control and heated seats, you can enjoy top-down motoring and stay comfortable just about any time of the year. Power windows and a power convertible top mean you can open this one up to the world without ever leaving the driver's seat. You've got a long list of desirable features, like leather bucket seats, power driver's seat, power locks, keyless entry/alarm, dual front airbags, side airbags, premium AM/FM/CD stereo, and cruise control. And since you have this both with the roof and the interior, you have this appealing style with the top up or down. A deep black looks great against the green to make this look like mint chocolate candy. It does sometimes mean that the cosmetic side will not always be perfect, but the value price on this one means it levels room in your budget to update or personalize this T-bird for the way you want. After all, good care and a dry climate history are what we all want. It's also a one-owner Arizona car, and that's the kind of vehicle that makes a big difference in classic car circles. The odometer does represent the full actual mileage. There are even great brightwork elements, like the grille and the seven-spoke factory alloys. These final generation Thunderbirds really did a fantastic job of capturing the spirit of the original with the long profile, hood scoop, subtle fender vents, and afterburner-style taillights. Mint Green Metallic was only available in 2004, and so while we often remember Thunderbirds in pastel colors, seeing one of these is a rare sight. So when something so appealing is also so affordable, it's time to take notice. This 2004 Ford Thunderbird is a one-owner modern classic offered with a ton of features, V8 power, and even a rare single-year color. ![]()
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