Convertible Roadster for 1962 came to $5,000.Ī long list of standard equipment included in the high price of the car.

It is also worth noting that the convertible broke the line of $4,000 for the first time in 1960, whereas it did in 1961 Hardtop. But for those who bought a T-Bird a year was less than the previous year’s effort. An increase of $150 in 1962 would have been seen as a stepping stone for anyone who negotiates the purchase of a 1959 model. From 1958 to 1960 the increase in the price of the car averaged $60 per year, but the brand new T-Bird 1961 jumped more than $400 in price. Apparently it was a modest amount, but it was in 1962. The price difference between each of the models was a little over $151 U.S. Large, round taillights brand attributes were decorated with more chrome. After the spring, some cars were built with a horizontal chrome line along its side. Moldings were replaced “stacked” in the back of the compact model 61 by a horizontal dashed line. The style was influenced by fashion, “Kalifornia Kustom” of the early 60s, the model 62 had a redesigned grille with four horizontal lines with small bright vertical bars. The Sport Roadster was also designed with a fiberglass Tonneau cover, that makes the vehicle look like a two seater. The Sports Roadster is considered the more exciting of the two 1962 Thunderbird models, by classic car enthusiasts.īefore we discuss innovations include the bases. This model originally featured special upholstery on the seats and c hrome plated Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels. The other 1962 Thunderbird model is the Sport Roadster, a limited production model.

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