Blue Bird 1FAHP60A72Y106160 Premium, Partial Accent Package, Blue
Hard top, was picked up by me yesterday from the dealership. I paid sticker, and ordered the car January 24, 2001. I did get LoJack, and bought the 7yr/75K PremiumCare ESP plan.
The Ford computer said delivery week of December 19. It actually arrived at the dealership Thursday afternoon, Dec 13, during a torrential rain storm. No leaks as the carpet was dry. The car had 7.2 miles on it when I crawled into the seat for the first time. It got lots of looks from the dealership people, as this was only their second TBird. I drove my 56 to the dealership to pick up the new one.
Weather in Houston yesterday was clear and 70. Now I know why I put up with the heat and humidity during the summer! No storing this Bird for the winter. I belong to the Classic Thunderbirds of Houston, and we meet for breakfast every Saturday morning. I drove the 02, and another member drove his white 02. We parked them nose-to-nose, and they attracted a lot of attention.
There was a considerable amount of water on the
soft top the first time I put it up. After having toured the factory, I wonder if the water is there from when the
soft top is put down, and it's not dried off after the water leak test at the factory. There were
water spots on the
soft top rear glass.
I know it's been said before, but this car is
too fun to drive. Acceleration is great, and the exhaust tones are wonderful--
hard top,
soft top, or no top. Get ready for lots of thumbs-up and stares.
I love this car.