2004 Ford Thunderbird
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The 21st century Ford Thunderbird was a collectable the moment it hit the showroom, but some are more collectable than others. This relatively rare (having only 1000 produced, this being #171) 2004 Ford Thunderbird 'Pacific Coast Roadster' stands out in a crowd while still delivering the same driving experience that keeps these cars in such high demand.
Like the Neiman-Marcus and 007 special editions, the Pacific Coast Roadster edition got its own color called Monterey Mist Green, which makes the Thunderbird look sleek, not vintage. For a car that has been around for 17 years now, the finish is in very good condition, a testament to both the care it has received and the fact that it was never really used as a daily driver. Build quality on these cars was quite good, with sharp gaps all around and doors that close with a solid sound, rather well done for a car with a convertible top. The vintage T-Bird look is still there in small doses, particularly up front where there is a nice chrome grille and hood scoop, while out back, the big, round taillights are a 21st century take on Ford's favorite jet-age styling feature. Beautiful Thunderbird emblems resemble...