1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster - Red (Welly) 1/18
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Welly Diecast Model No. 9868
SKU: WY-62TBIRD-R
Specifications
| Vehicle Year | 1962 |
|---|---|
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Thunderbird |
| Color | Red |
| Scale | 1/18 |
| Manufacturer | Welly |
| Model Number | Welly Diecast Model No. 9868 |
| SKU | WY-62TBIRD-R |
The Ford Thunderbird debuted in 1955 as Ford's answer to the Chevrolet Corvette, though Ford positioned it as a personal luxury car rather than a pure sports car. The original two-seat 'Classic Birds' of 1955–1957 are the most collectible, with production of just 53,166 over three years. The 1958 switch to a four-seat body was controversial but commercially successful, and the Thunderbird nameplate survived through 2005 across eleven distinct generations.
This 1/18 scale replica of the 1962 Ford Thunderbird in Red is produced by Welly to collector-grade specifications. At 1/18 scale — the most popular collector scale — the model measures approximately 10 inches in length and displays beautifully on a shelf or in a glass cabinet. Every detail — from paint finish to badging — is reproduced from measurements taken from the original vehicle. Manufacturer reference number: Welly Diecast Model No. 9868.
