Chassis No.

2Y89M149460



The original Ford Thunderbird debuted in 1955 as a stylish, performance-minded two-seat roadster-prioritizing comfort, flair, and V8 power.

After three years of the short-lived second generation "Square Bird," the third generation "Bullet Bird" arrived in 1961, harkening back to the beloved original with a modern twist.

For 1962 the limited-production two-seat Sports Roadster was distinguished by its fiberglass rear tonneau, passenger-side grab handle, chrome badging, fender skirt delete, and Kelsey-Hayes chrome wire wheels.

Built only in 1962 and 1963, it became one of the era's most exclusive Thunderbirds.

Of the 1,427 produced for 1962, just 120 received the rare M-Code high compression 390 cu-in "Tri-Power" V8 with triple Holley carburetors, making them the most coveted of all.



Focusing on rare and limited production variants, it was only natural for the renowned Ford and Lincoln collector Jerry Capizzi to add this exceptional M-Code Sports Roadst...