Aftermarket Accessories for the 2002-2005 Thunderbird. So you just bought a 2002-2005 Thunderbird and now you’re looking for custom accessories and aftermarket parts. Or maybe you purchased a 2002-2005 Thunderbird brand-new and want to customize it. Where do you go to find aftermarket accessories, performance upgrades, custom wheels and Thunderbird specialties like caps, T-Shirts, key rings, coffee mugs, diecast scale models and watches?
When the 2002 Ford Thunderbird first hit dealer showrooms, Ford dealers carried a number of Thunderbird specialty items for buyers and owners of the new T-Bird. Companies like ‘The Ford Collection’ carried a wide array of Thunderbird-related products including coffee mugs, key rings, watches, clocks, diecast models, T-Shirts, Polo Shirts, jackets, and much more.
The new 2002 Thunderbird also attracted the attention of a number of automotive aftermarket manufacturers and specialty companies, several of whom displayed their products at the 2002 SEMA show. As the new Thunderbird gained popularity among car buyers, more and more companies began developing and selling custom parts including stainless steel exterior trim, custom dash kits, tonneau covers and other custom body kits and appearance accessories.
One of the first to offer a hard tonneau cover was Powersport, whose line of custom body kit accessories could be combined to create the Powersport ‘California Custom,’ which transformed the stock 2002-2005 Thunderbird into an attention-grabbing custom show car without expensive body work. Powersport also introduced the patented ‘Roadster Style’ Tonneau Cover, which was designed by noted Ford designer, James Powers, who also designed the entire ‘California Custom’ body kit.
It wasn’t long after the introduction of the new Thunderbird before owners wanted to add more power and performance to their cars. In response to the new demand, a number of established automotive companies developed performance upgrades specifically for the new T-Bird. K&N Engineering created a custom Cold Air Intake system for added horsepower, and Borla Industries built a bolt-0n, cat-back performance exhaust for the new Thunderbird.
More custom aftermarket products for the Thunderbird followed from 2003-2005, catering to a unique niche market of Thunderbird owners and enthusiasts. The list of custom aftermarket accessories for the new Ford Thunderbird continued to grow and included a wide array of interior and exterior trim, custom grilles, including both billet style and wire mesh designs, wire wheels, and specialty clothing items.
The last of the new Thunderbirds rolled off the assembly lines in the Summer of 2005, and after production ended, demand for aftermarket products began to lose steam. Since Ford dealers no longer sold new Thunderbirds, companies like The Ford Collection, who provided accessories to both Ford dealers and retail buyers, discontinued many of their Thunderbird products, eventually eliminating them altogether. Once common items like Thunderbird watches, T-shirts, key rings, desk clocks and diecast models, became hard-to-find collectibles, often available only through sources like Ebay.
One by one, specialty manufacturers phased out their accessories for the 2002-2005 Thunderbird. Even some of the more common items like Thunderbird floor mats with the T-Bird logo disappeared, as Ford dealer inventories sold out and specialty companies let their Ford licensing agreements expire.
Fortunately for owners of the 2002-2005 Thunderbird, at least one company, Powersport/Thunderbird Specialties, carries a full line of accessories for the new Thunderbird, including a complete selection of performance upgrades, trim & appearance items, a full line of hard tonneau covers, fender skirts, continental kits, tail fins, custom wheels, and many hard-to-find Thunderbird collectibles such as watches, coffee mugs, clocks, T-shirts, caps, and much, much more. In addition to custom aftermarket accessories, Powersport/Thunderbird Specialties also carries many OEM Ford Thunderbird replacement parts that are no longer in production and which have been discontinued by Ford. These OEM replacements include headlights, tail lights, driving lights, Thunderbird emblems, coil springs, seat cover replacements, and more.
In addition to many of the more common accessories for the 2002-2005 Thunderbird, Powersport/Thunderbird Specialties is the exclusive source for these unique products that can’t be found anywhere else!
*’Roadster Style’ Tonneau Cover with signature ‘Waterfall’ drop – * ‘California Custom’ body kit featuring custom Front Fascia,Ground Effects, Fender Skirts, and Sport Hood Scoop – * ‘California Custom’ Aluminum Grille – * ‘Classic’ Continental Kit – * Thunderbird ‘Retro’ Tail Fins – * Thunderbird Side Exhaust ‘Lake Pipes’ * Retro Headlight Shades
Powersport/Thunderbird Specialties carries the largest selection of aftermarket parts, performance upgrades, Thunderbird collectibles, and OEM Thunderbird replacement parts available anywhere!
