Probably Selling My '02 - 5424 Miles - T/Bird Blue

[lasuvidaboy]

Re: Probably Selling My '02 - 5424 Miles - T/Bird Blue

My how we wonder. the concerns about keeping theese going are going to separate out the car guys from the old days from the wanta be's today.You don't think that there was a time when 56 T- bird parts were as rare as can be? Wonder if the P T Cruiser guys are worried? All 2 and 1/2 million of them. If theese cars were like door knovs nobody would want one any way.

I don't think parts for the first generation TBirds were ever an issue. Most of the parts came from the larger mass-produced Ford models so there was plenty of inventory from Ford. The 2-seaters have always been very desirable and later after-market companies filled the void for parts and continue to do so.

[Gobird]

Re: Probably Selling My '02 - 5424 Miles - T/Bird Blue

Bruce, That's correct. One of our granddaughters is in her first year of collage and has no interest in driving at this time.
I also was 16 when I got my licenses in 1964 and passed my test the first time. My dad said he would buy me a car if I could pay the insurance. I ended up with a 1955 Studebaker and it cost $50.00. But for me it was freedom because we lived 10 miles north of York and at $.30 per gal. I could buy the gas to travel to the Big City.

[007Cruiser]

Re: Probably Selling My '02 - 5424 Miles - T/Bird Blue

Today's kid would rather walk? At least they'll be in shape.

[Vintage Merlot]

Re: Probably Selling My '02 - 5424 Miles - T/Bird Blue

I'm conncenced. I going to sell. I'm going to sell. I'm truly afrad I will not be able to find parts. Going to order a Honda four door and breathe easy. Good luck....Can't live in a constant state of fear.

[Ray]

Re: Probably Selling My '02 - 5424 Miles - T/Bird Blue

I'm conncenced. I going to sell. I'm going to sell. I'm truly afrad I will not be able to find parts. Going to order a Honda four door and breathe easy. Good luck....Can't live in a constant state of fear.

The world is going to end on December 22nd, so you might as well keep your Bird until then. Won't have to worry about parts after the end comes.

[Gobird]

Re: Probably Selling My '02 - 5424 Miles - T/Bird Blue

I'm conncenced. I going to sell. I'm going to sell. I'm truly afrad I will not be able to find parts. Going to order a Honda four door and breathe easy. Good luck....Can't live in a constant state of fear.

Roger, No,No,No. You need to get a Toy-Toy. Not a Honda.

[Black Bird]

Re: Probably Selling My '02 - 5424 Miles - T/Bird Blue

I'm conncenced. I going to sell. I'm going to sell. I'm truly afrad I will not be able to find parts. Going to order a Honda four door and breathe easy. Good luck....Can't live in a constant state of fear.

Roger, Clean your car, then you and Bonnie put the top down and take a nice ride to Sonic, notice alllllllll the heads than turn while you two sit there
and drink your milk shakes. Then think of alllllllllllll the friends you have made
because of that little car. Bet you will not think of selling ........
Bunny Lou

[V8 Cat]

Re: Probably Selling My '02 - 5424 Miles - T/Bird Blue

Roger,
Say it ain't so! You are one of the last ones I thought would ever sell. Your Tbird is so unique with the high quality of modifications that if you are going to sell, would it be better to do it through one of the major auctions? I do understand your fear of lack of replacement parts; especially electronics. It is scary sometimes to see the problems some TBN members have with getting a critical part like the wiring harness to the engine.

[Gobird]

Re: Probably Selling My '02 - 5424 Miles - T/Bird Blue

Roger, See what you started!!!!!

[Tbirddave]

Re: Probably Selling My '02 - 5424 Miles - T/Bird Blue

The Tbird at Barrett / Jackson sold for $24,850 including the buyers commission.

[Ediron]

Re: Probably Selling My '02 - 5424 Miles - T/Bird Blue

Hi Guys:

Due to a change of circumstances, I will probably be putting my 'bird up for sale in a few days. She's a beauty and will be sorely missed. Only 5424 miles. I have the Ford ESP, too.

By coincidence, there is an almost identical car, with identical miles, in the Barrett Jackson Palm Beach auction this Friday. The only difference is that the auction one has a full accent and mine has the partial accent. Personally, I prefer the partial accent as, in my opinion, the full accent adds too much color to the interior.

Here is a link to the one in the auction: http://tinyurl.com/79u2kx6 Just search for 2002 thunderbird and you will see it.

I'll probably wait to see what the auction one sells for before determining a price for mine.

Regards - Roger
Boynton Beach, FL

Well for those interested I was at B/J auction in West Palm today.The Bird being quoted was sold for $24,500 and the bidder backed out. The winner was next to last at $23,500 a gentleman and his wife (it's her car ) They have an 04 Merlot which they will be selling they told me. The 02 was in great shape without a mark or flaw. I told them about the nest maybe they will join and Good Luck again to them.
As a P.S. there was another 02 in the parking lot same color 15K at $31,000

[AZTB]

Re: Probably Selling My '02 - 5424 Miles - T/Bird Blue

Also many teens apparently are afraid to drive today. I know several parents who have teenagers that have no desire to drive or own their own car. In contast, when I hit 16 in 1979 I HAD to have a car. My parents matched the money I saved from various jobs (do teenagers even work today?) and I went out w/my brother and bought a 1969 Pontiac Firebird convertible. BTW, according to articles I have read in various car magazines, the car companies are very concerned as many younger people have little to no interest in cars. What a difference a generation (or two) makes:)

Hemmings Classic Car magazine used to have (may still have) an article every month toward the back of the magazine called "The Next Generation." It was about a young person (sometimes they weren't even old enough to have a license yet!) who had taken possession of an 'older' car and they shared their love of the car through the article. It's was Hemmings' way of bridging the gap between the older gearheads and the young people. I always found the articles fun to read...

[Peterfurlan]

Re: Probably Selling My '02 - 5424 Miles - T/Bird Blue

The 02 (Lot 331) sold for $25,850 and a red 03 (Lot 335) sold for $21,450. These
prices included the buyers premium.

[rogerl]

Re: Probably Selling My '02 - 5424 Miles - T/Bird Blue

Actually, it sold for $25,850, including the buyers premium!

The Tbird at Barrett / Jackson sold for $24,850 including the buyers commission.

[Vintage Merlot]

Re: Probably Selling My '02 - 5424 Miles - T/Bird Blue

My fear has subsided thanks to encouragement for my level headed friends. Thank you for saving me from doing something really stupid.







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