Eleventh-generation Thunderbird (retro roadster, 2002–2005)
2002–2005
The eleventh and final Thunderbird (2002–2005) revived the nameplate as a retro two-seat convertible evoking the 1955–1957 original, complete with an available porthole hardtop. A low-volume halo car on a rear-drive Lincoln-shared platform, it ended the Thunderbird's history when the name was retired in 2005.
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2002–2005
Overview
The eleventh and final Thunderbird (2002–2005) revived the nameplate as a retro two-seat convertible evoking the 1955–1957 original, complete with an available porthole hardtop. A low-volume halo car on a rear-drive Lincoln-shared platform, it ended the Thunderbird's history when the name was retired in 2005.
Milestones
Highlights
- Retro two-seat convertible referencing the 1955–1957 original.
- Available porthole removable hardtop.
- A 50th Anniversary edition marked the final 2005 model year.
Model years in this generation
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