V-8 Emblem on 2005

[Lindy]

Hi all! Was wondering if anyone could offer advice as to whether the 2005 50th anniversary T-bird always came with the V8 emblem or not? Are there any words of caution as to how one might check whether a "50th anniversary" model is authentic, on a prospective buy?

[crmpuf]

Re: V-8 Emblem on 2005

There is no v8 emblem on the 2005 and all 2005 tbirds are 50th anniversary however only the cashmere's are special editions

[islandtime]

Re: V-8 Emblem on 2005

Lindy, the '05's did not come with V-8 emblems. All '05's have the "50th Anniversary" blade/saber on the front fenders, but only the Cashmere is the special limited numbered edition. I have one of each - '05 Bronze & Cashmere. I have V-8 emblems on both - aftermarket add-ons.

[FritsB]

Re: V-8 Emblem on 2005

If you know the VIN of the car Lindy some can check if it is ok.

[5bird7]

Re: V-8 Emblem on 2005

Lindy, here is a webpage to check the vin # on one - it's specific to the 02-05 Thunderbird:
http://www.portholeauthority.com/the.../vincodes.html

Also check my 2005 pages for what came on the 05s. Certain colors were specific to the 05 years such as med. steel blue, cashmere (the special edition color), Inca Gold, and Bronze. It will not be often that you find an 05 that's been repainted another color yet so colors are still a good indicator.

As said above, no V8 emblem was on the 05 except on the engine itself.

i might add, the cashmere special edtion came with 50th anniversary logo embossed on the stone color seats. The interior of the cashmere is only found in the cashmere tbirds - a quick way to identify the car as an "authentic" special edition. As crmpuf says, ALL 05s are anniversary cars. With some of the colors, fewer were made than the special edition!

[Lindy]

Re: V-8 Emblem on 2005

Thank you, all for the helpful info! And Dot, your web-site lives up to it's name. -Lindy

[My Raven]

Re: V-8 Emblem on 2005

Lindy if you want the vehicle history PM me the VIN ...