Details

• Condition
  Pre-Owned Clear Title
• Engine
  3.9L 8 Cylinder
• Drivetrain
  Rear Wheel Drive
• Interior
  Tan
• VIN #
  1FAHP60A35Y102739
• Mileage
  36911
• Transmission
  Automatic
• Exterior Color
  Red
• Stock #
  SN3272
• Warranty
  

Key Packages & Features

• Security System
• Keyless Entry

2005 Ford Thunderbird Convertible — Red over Tan, V8, Final Model Year Why This Car Is Special The 2005 Ford Thunderbird holds a specific place in automotive history that no other year of the eleventh-generation T-Bird can claim: it was the last one built. Ford discontinued the retro-styled two-seat convertible after the 2005 model year, making every car produced that year a de facto final edition. The eleventh-generation Thunderbird ran from 2002 through 2005, and Ford produced roughly 9,497 units in that final year — down significantly from earlier in the run, which makes 2005 examples less common on the market today than 2002 or 2003 cars. This particular 2005 Ford Thunderbird wears a red exterior over a tan leather interior, a combination that visually references the original 1955 Thunderbird's most iconic color pairings. The car is powered by the 3.9-liter V8 and backed by a 5-speed automatic transmission — the only powertrain combination offered on the eleventh-generation car. It presents as a clean, honest driver-quality convertible that has not been over-restored or dressed up beyond its original specification. The eleventh-generation Thunderbird was a genuine two-seat personal luxury convertible at a time when that segment had nearly disappeared from American showrooms. Ford designed it on a platform shared with the Lincoln LS, which gave it an independent rear suspension — something the original 1955–1957 Thunderbirds never had. The retro styling was handled by Doug Gaffka's team and drew directly from the 1955–1957 cars, incorporating the circular headlight surrounds, the wide horizontal grille, and the smooth, uncluttered body lines that made the original so distinctive. The result was a car that felt connected to Thunderbird heritage without being a costume. The 2005 Ford Thunderbird was named Motor Trend's Car of the Year when the model first launched in 2002, and the design received consistent attention throughout the production run for...