A new Ford T-Bird, which had been sitting in a garage for 20 years, was put under the hammer in the USA.

At the Bring & Trailer auction, an ideal two-door with a mileage of 32 kilometers changed its owner. The Ford Thunderbird was released in 2002, and the first owner immediately put it in the garage. In 2023, the owner died, and the car was inherited by his wife, who also did not use the convertible for its intended purpose. However, the “capsule” Ford received only $26,050.

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The red Ford T-Bird has no mechanical damage, and the body and interior are in excellent condition. However, the engine was only started for the first 15 years, the black fabric top was never raised, so some age-related changes occurred. Before the sale, it was necessary not only to change the oil and coolant, but also to overhaul the fuel system.

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The equipment is traditional for the Ford Thunderbird of the early 2000s: a naturally-aspirated 3.9-liter V8 (252 horsepower, 362 Nm) is combined with a 5-speed automatic transmission, leather upholstery, an audio system with a CD changer, climate control and electrically adjustable seats. In 2002, the owner paid $39,740 for the convertible, but 20 years later the auction ended at $26,050, that is, even without taking into account inflation, the car became one and a half times cheaper!

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Since the collector value of this generation Ford Thunderbird is questionable, the new owner intends to use the car. The buyer promised that he would drive out in good weather, that is, the two-door would not turn into a “garage queen.” For comparable money in the USA you can buy a new fastback Ford Mustang with a 2.3-liter turbo engine (from 32 thousand dollars).

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