Most Desirable Convertibles for 2003
Wherever it goes, fawning followers are drawn to the new Thunderbird's dramatic looks and emotional retro appeal. Likewise, Motor Trend editors felt the T-Bird's allure, praised its reinvention, and honored it with the 2002 Car of the Year award. Up 28 horsepower from last year's model, this modern interpretation of the 1950's classic boasts a 3.9-liter/280-horsepower 32-valve DOHC aluminum V-8, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, and four-wheel independent suspension. This year's 'Bird bears two new exterior colors, Mountain Shadow Gray and Desert Sky Blue, interior Saddle leather package, and available heated driver and passenger seats. The rear-wheel-drive roadster's power folding top motors down in less than 10 seconds, and it allows installation of an optional removable hard top with classic rear porthole. Even with the attractive hard top, the Thunderbird can be purchased fully loaded for just over $40K.
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