Details

• Condition
  Pre-Owned Clear Title
• Engine
  3.9L 8 Cylinder
• Drivetrain
  Rear Wheel Drive
• Interior
  Black
• VIN #
  1FAHP60A85Y104602
• Mileage
  41461
• Transmission
  Automatic
• Exterior Color
  Platinum Silver
• Stock #
  SN3579
• Warranty
  

Key Packages & Features

• Security System
• Keyless Entry

2005 Ford Thunderbird 50th Anniversary Edition — 1 of 1,500 Built, V8, Platinum Silver Why This Car Is Special The 2005 Ford Thunderbird 50th Anniversary Edition is the final chapter of the eleventh-generation Thunderbird, and Ford made sure it went out on a high note. When the retro-styled Thunderbird returned for the 2002 model year after an eleven-year absence, it generated enormous enthusiasm — Motor Trend named it Car of the Year for 2002. Sales were strong early on, but by 2005, Ford had decided to end production. Rather than let the nameplate quietly fade, the company created a limited 50th Anniversary edition to close the book on the model. Ford capped production of this special variant at 1,500 units total, making it the rarest year and trim level in the entire eleventh-generation run. This is one of those 1,500 cars. The 50th Anniversary designation isn't a badge package applied to a standard car. It represents the final production year of a nameplate that dates to 1955, when Ford introduced the original two-seat Thunderbird as a direct response to the Chevrolet Corvette. The original sold for about $2,944 and quickly became a cultural landmark. The 2002-through-2005 revival was Ford's deliberate attempt to reconnect with that original spirit — a two-seat personal luxury convertible with retro styling cues drawn directly from the 1955 and 1956 cars, including the porthole hardtop that became one of the most recognizable design elements in American automotive history. This 2005 example wears Platinum Silver, a color exclusive to the 50th Anniversary edition, and carries the removable hardtop with those signature porthole windows intact. For a buyer who understands where this car fits in the Thunderbird timeline, the math is straightforward: 1,500 units produced, final model year, exclusive color, and a convertible that can be driven and enjoyed without any of the restoration cost or uncertainty that comes with a 1950s original. Features List - 3.9L...