![]() ![]() The 1962 Thunderbird Landau is credited with making vinyl roofs popular for upscale automobiles, a trend that would continue through to a least the mid-1980s.įor 1962, Thunderbird’s ‘Swing Away’ steering wheel became standard equipment. Included were leather bucket seat and special luxury and sport trim. The body was based on the Oldsmobile B-Body 88 platform. It re-appeared in 1961 as a specially trimmed hardtop and convertible that was produced until 1966. Set an alert to be notified of new listings. The Landau retained the fender skirts but more importantly introduced the use of a full vinyl roof as well as chromed Landau accents on the Thunderbird’s wide C-pillar. The name Starfire was used on the Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight convertible from 1954 through 1957. Classifieds for 1960 to 1977 Oldsmobile Starfire. Ford sold 1,427 Sports Roadsters for 1962. There are 7 new and used 1963 Oldsmobile Starfires listed for sale near you on with prices starting as low as 13,500. As well, its fully retractable convertible folded neatly into the trunk. The engine is a 6.5-liter V8 (that’s 394 cubic inches, in terms more familiar for the day) which has a claimed 65,000 miles. ![]() The Sports Roadster came without fender skirts, and was fitted with distinctive Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels. Standard equipment was a steering wheel that could move 18 inches out of the way to allow for the driver’s easier entrance and exit. This is a non-running restoration project, but it is a titled Starfire, which is a good start. ![]() The interior of the 1963 Thunderbird was remarkable for its era. This Starfire has been sitting in a machine shed since 1984. The Sports Roadster featured a fiberglass tonneau that covered the rear seats, making Thunderbird to appear as a two-seater sports car. It re-appeared in 1961 as a specially trimmed hardtop and convertible that was. Perhaps the biggest news for 1962 was the addition of a two-door Landau model and a Thunderbird Sports Roadster. The name Starfire was used on the Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight convertible from 1954 through 1957. Meanwhile, Ford changed little in its 1962 Thunderbird. ![]()
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