Today's Pick: 1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster
Today’s Pick: 1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster

Personal luxury concept In the early 1960s, the Ford Thunderbird reached new sales highs when it played a prominent role in President John F. Kennedy's inaugural parade. Reportedly, 50 Thunderbirds were used in President Kennedy's parade in January 1961. All were convertibles and were said to be mahogany in color. The marketing campaign paid off, and more than 214,000 Thunderbirds were sold to the American public between 1961 and 1963. Today's Featured is a 1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports Convertible, for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Kelowna, British Columbia. (Click on the link to view the listing) Finished in Maroon Metallic (paint code V), the car was originally delivered to Hayward Motors in Hayward, California. The listing doesn't say how or when the car later came to Canada, but the condition, at least from the photos, seems to speak for itself. "Completely restored to original condition, using as many original Ford parts as possible," the seller says. "Always…