1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster
- Engine
- 390 cu in V8 with triple two-barrel carburetors, higher compression ratio
- Colour
- Raven black over red leather
A 1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster finished in Raven Black over red leather, fitted with the rare M-Code 390 cubic-inch V-8 with triple two-barrel carburetors — one of approximately 120 such examples produced. Restored in the early 1990s by marque specialist Jerry Capizzi, the car subsequently earned multiple first-place awards at major Thunderbird and AACA national events, as well as a class award at the 1999 Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance. It retains show-quality presentation more than three decades after restoration.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$196,000
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownJerry Capizzipartial documentation
Marque specialist who carried out a full restoration of the vehicle in the early 1990s; the car was shown extensively after the work was completed.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Long-term owner who maintained the car in show condition; commissioned mechanical and cosmetic preparation ahead of the auction, with an invoice on file documenting the work.
Competition
- 1993Antique Automobile Club of America1993 AACA Eastern National Fall Meet1st Senior
- 1993Vintage Thunderbird Club International1993 Vintage Thunderbird Club International Convention1st Place; Larry Seyfarth Best of Show
- 1994Antique Automobile Club of America1994 AACA Central Division National1st Junior
- 1994Vintage Thunderbird Club International1994 VTCI National Convention1st Senior
- 1995Antique Automobile Club of America1995 AACA Grand National1st Place; Preservation Award
- 1996Antique Automobile Club of America1996 AACA Grand National1st Senior
- 19991999 Meadow Brook Concours d'EleganceClass Award
Maintenance & restoration
- —RestorationJerry Capizzi
Comprehensive restoration carried out by Thunderbird marque specialist Jerry Capizzi, completed to a standard sufficient to earn national show awards. A photographic album documenting the work was retained.
Described as completed in the early 1990s; precise year not stated.
- —Inspection
Pre-sale inspection undertaken to identify and rectify any outstanding issues, including minor cosmetic corrections and a fuel system service with carburetor rebuilding to original factory specification.
An invoice documenting the scope of this work is included with the car.
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