1962 Ford Thunderbird Roadster

One of the most attractive convertables on the road that year was the Ford Thunderbird. Known as Style 85, this Thunderbird Sports Roadster model was essentially a convertable with a removable fiberglass tonneau cover with moulded headrests that fit over the rear seat section and made the car into a super sleek 2-passenger model. Kelsey-Hayes chromed wire wheels came standard on the roadster.The fenders were different than the regular T-birds in that they would not accept the normal fenders skirts.The roadster included a special gull-wing emblem/badge ove a red, white and blue crest mounted on the front fenders below the Thunderbird script. It came with swing-away steering wheel allowing the driver easier entrances and exits than traditional vehicles.The boot lid was hinged at the rear and opened automatically to receive the ragtop as it was mechanically lowered.