1962 Ford Thunderbird Rangoon Red

This 1962 derbird Sports dster convertible reportedly has its original Z-code 390 four-barrel V8 and e-O- c three-speed automatic transmission. The Sports dster used a fiberglass tonneau cover that hid the rear seat and provided headrests for front-seat passengers, giving the car the look of a two-seater. The seller says this is one of 1,427 Sports dsters built in 1962. The car is Rangoon d, code J, like many of the 1962 Sports dsters and it has a black vinyl interior (code 56). The engine has been upgraded with fuel injection and aluminum cylinder heads.

• The original engine is a four-barrel, 390-cu.in. OHV V8, as designated by the Z in the VIN.
• rated the engine at 300 horsepower, but it’s now more powerful, per the seller.
• This engine has been upgraded with aluminum cylinder heads and intake manifold.
• The aluminum intake manifold is topped with a fuel injection conversion.
• The original, intact transmission is a three-speed e-O- c automatic (code 4).
• Axle code 1 equals a 3.00:1 standard differential.
• There is no known body damage, and the car has been repainted in the original Rangoon d.
• The seller doesn’t know when the car was repainted but says condition is “excellent.”
• Some bubbling has been noted on the fiberglass tonneau cover.
• The car has no fender skirts, as is correct for a Sports dster.
• The black vinyl interior is in good condition, per the seller.
• The dashboard has the correct passenger’s-side Sports dster grab bar.
• A small tear in the driver’s armrest has been noted.
• The top of the dash pad has some cracks, per the seller, as shown in the photos.
• The stereo was upgraded with JVC components.
• Kelsey- es wire wheels were a standard Sports dster feature.

• No additional parts or accessories are included.

• There is a small tear in the driver’s armrest.

• This 1962 derbird Sports dster has its original 390-cu.in. V8.
• The engine was upgraded with aluminum cylinder heads and fuel injection.
• The Rangoon d finish has been resprayed and is in “excellent” condition.
• The black vinyl interior is in good condition, per the seller.
• The car has the correct Kelsey- es wire wheels.

New doesn’t issue titles for vehicles this age, the seller states that this vehicle will be sold on the proper document in his name for transfer of ownership. This 1962 derbird Sports dster convertible is cloaked in Rangoon d, which was the most popular color for 1962 Sports dsters.