1962 Ford Thunderbird

The 1962 Ford Thunderbird is an emblematic model from the third generation of Thunderbirds, produced between 1961 and 1963, distinguished by its range of engine options and various body styles. This year, the Thunderbird featured several V8 engines, including a 292 cu in with 170 HP, a 352 cu in with 220 HP, a 390 cu in variant producing either 300 HP or 340 HP in a high-performance version, and a 406 cu in option offering up to 405 HP. Transmission choices covered manual, Ford-O-Matic, and Cruise-O-Matic automatic. Available body styles included Convertible, Hardtop Coupe, Landau Hardtop Coupe, and the sporty Sport Roadster Convertible. The dimensions measured 205 inches in length, with a 113-inch wheelbase, and varied in weight, particularly with the Sport Roadster at approximately 4,472 lbs. The model is notable for introducing the Landau variant, which showcased a vinyl roof and decorative S-bars. A total of 78,011 Thunderbirds were produced in 1962, including 1,427 Sport Roadsters.