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| On August 18, 2000 Ford presented a very special
edition of the new Thunderbird to the public at the Pebble Beach Concours
- the Neiman Marcus Edition. This model is Evening Black with a Satin
Silver metallic top; interior is black
with silver accents including the seat insert sections. Thunderbird
logo is on seat backs. Special vehicle ID # (64) and unique model
logos. Floor mats & instrument panel have the NM logo.
Portholes have Thunderbird logo in center, hood scoop has a chrome bezel.
Wheels are the chromed version of the standard delux wheel - 21 spoke.
Orders for the limited edition model (200) were taken on September 25, 2000 thru the Neiman Marcus Christmas catalog and were sold out in 2 hours and 15 minutes - a record for any auto sold thru the Neiman Marcus catalog. Cost to lucky owners was the catalog price of $41,995. Cars were shipped to the dealer of their choice. This edition was finally delivered to owners in late September, early October, 2001. VIN#'s are in the block series 100026 to 100225 body style code 64 These are the only N.M. editions made. To date - this is the only model that has had etched Thunderbird emblems in the portholes. |
Memorabilia that has been released for this Edition:
Click on links to view photos
| 1 | Neiman
Marcus Christmas
Catalog 2000 |
Only a couple of pages, showing car on red background. |
| 2. | AMI Auto Weekly | Neiman Marcus edition on cover. 2 page article with photos August 29, 2000 edition |
| 3 | 1/18 scale model | Made by Maisto; limited to 1000; Sold only thru the Ford Collection Catalog & Neiman Marcus. Hood & trunk open, detailed interior; removable hardtop; in silver color box |
| 4 | Ford Collection Catalogs | Several Ford catalogs have the diecast model pictured & available - Fall 2000, Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall 2001 editions; Winter & Spring 2002 |
| 5 | Leather Driving gloves | With Thunderbird logo; Christmas 2000 gift from Neiman Marcus & Ford to new owners of the Neiman Marcus edition |
| 6 | Cashmere Scarf | With Thunderbird logo; Christmas 2000 gift from Neiman Marcus & Ford to new owners of the Neiman Marcus edition |
| 7 | Ford Press Kit | The press kit for the 2001 Los Angeles Auto Show has the January 4, 2001 press release plus slides of the NM model. in blue folder. |
| 8 | Photo | Photo of Neiman Marcus edition included in Milwaukee Auto Show Media Kit - February, 2001 |
| 9 | Book - Thunderbird Chronicles | >Last Chapter in book has several photos of the N.M. edition including interior shots plus description |
| 10 | 1/43 Scale model | Have heard that this model does exist and has been seen but it has not been available on the open market. |
| 11 | 1/72 Scale model | Produced in 2006 by Cararama - silver hardtop and black body and interior - so could be called a 2005 T-bird - has 7 spoke wheels. |
Be sure to check the Links
page to find press releases and photos on this model.
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