From the 50th Anniversary Ford Thunderbird factory brochure which featured a Cashmere Edition on its cover; “Thunderbird is an artful blend of stunning elegance and remarkable power. A 3.9-liter DOHC 32-valve aluminum V-8 engine produces 280 majestic horses, all eagerly awaiting your command. They motivate the car from 0- to 60-mph in a mere 6.5 seconds. Or take you on a leisurely tour of the countryside – the choice is yours. Thunderbird also features standard rear-wheel drive, four-wheel independent suspension, four-wheel disc anti-lock brakes and All-Speed Traction Control. All that’s missing is you.”

This particular Cashmere Edition Thunderbird is number 1,179 of the 1,500 produced in a limited run. Each vehicle features a numbered commemorative plaque mounted on the inside of the glovebox. The steering wheel and shift knob are trimmed in high-gloss Cashmere accents and 50th Anniversary insignias are reported as being embossed on the seatbacks for all similar cars. The MSRP of this model was approximately $45,000 and the color code was G4 and the trim code P1. This includes a Medium Stone convertible top, soft boot and Cashmere removable hardtop. The factory wheels are 17-inch and have 16-spokes per wheel. The interior is reported as glove-soft leather and has three complementary shades and the entire package is permeated with richness and Thunderbird class.

The Thunderbird is well-equipped and the approximately 1,900 miles are original to the car. It has been beautifully cared for and equipment includes air conditioning, automatic transmission, cruise control, adjustable mirrors, radio with CD; power top, windows, steering and brakes.

This modern take on the classic American roadster celebrated 50 years of staying power and was presented in fine style.