2004 Ford Thunderbird
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In 1955, the Thunderbird was revealed as a personal luxury car and changed over time until production ceased at the end of 1997. In 2002, Ford brought the Thunderbird back as a two-seat model that was available until the end of 2005, during its success Ford produced over 4. 4 million Thunderbirds. Ford created a flurry of excitement when the revived Thunderbird appeared as a 2002 model. Though it is fully modern underneath, the redesigned model was a throwback to the original two-passenger T-Bird of 1955 - 1957. The wheels have been restyled and a universal garage-door opener is now standard for the 2004 model year. The front fenders hold new V-8 badges, and newly styled seats have leather seating surfaces. Adapted from the Lincoln LS platform, the rear-wheel-drive Thunderbird has a 3. 9-liter V-8 engine -- which received a boost from 252 to 280 horsepower for 2003 -- and a five-speed automatic transmission. The convertible comes in Deluxe and Premium trim levels. A removable plastic hardtop is optional, and the car's hood, fenders, and rear deck are also made of plastic. Even...