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1962 Thunderbird Sports Roadster

Model Year History Overview:
1962 was the first year for the Thunderbird Sports Roadster. There vehicles were distinguished by having Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels, tonneau cover, a special front fender emblem and a passenger grab bar. All were painted Rangoon Red with Black canvas tops in 1962. The coding for Sports Roadster was established as 76B/85 and76B/89. The last 76B/85 invoiced Sports Roadster was 2Y85Z114640. In 1962 only 1,427 Sports Roadsters were produced; 1,200 were 390 CID 4-barrel carburetor equipped and only 120 were 390 CID Triple 2-barrel carburetor (401HP) equipped.

Total 1962 Thunderbird Production: 78,011

Hardtops: 69,554 Convertibles: 7,030
Sports Roadster Convertibles: 1,427
Originally Sold To: N/A

MSRP: $5,439.00

1962 Thunderbird Sports Roadster

VIN Number: 2Y89Z148380
Date of Manufacture: N/A
Assembly Plant: Wixom, Michigan
Exterior Color: Rangoon Red
Convertible Top: Black Canvas
Interior Trim: Black Vinyl
Engine: 390 CID Thunderbird OHV V-8
4-Barrel Carburetor
300 Horsepower
Bore/Stroke: 4.05” x 3.78”
Transmission: Cruise-O-Matic

Equipment:

AM Push Button
Heater & Defroster
Power Steering & Brakes
Power Windows
Roadster Tonneau Cover
Roadster Passenger Grab Bar
Dual Exhaust
Kelsey-Hayes Wire Wheels
Wide Whitewall radial tires

Wheelbase: 113.0 inches
Weight: 4,471 LBS

Stock Number: C 38