Named SEMA’s 2003 Best of Show, the Ford Foose Speedbird has some provenance. And now it’s being offered for sale on eBay.

One of three Thunderbirds given to hot rodders in 2002, the Ford customizing program was meant to get people excited for the new 11th generation Thunderbird. This one was designed by Chip Foose (the other two were done by So-Cal Speed Shop and Bobby Alloway), who would later come to prominence in the era’s TV hot rodding scene.

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Although it’s still recognizably a 2002 Thunderbird, the changes are pretty thorough. Not only was the windshield replaced by a shorter wraparound unit, the front and rear fascias were also replaced, and a new grille insert was added.

The front headlights, meanwhile, came from a Volkswagen Beetle and the whole car was lowered with Eibach springs. One-off 20-inch wheels were designed to match the car’s deeply early-aughts aesthetic.

And there’s actually a pretty good chance that you know that. Or knew it. Because the whole process was documented for the Discovery Channel‘s show Rides.It’s powered by a 3.9-liter V8 making 252 hp and 267 lb-ft of torque that sends its power to the rear wheels through a 5-speed automatic transmission. Slowing it down are cross-drilled and slotted four-wheel disc brakes clamped by BAER calipers.

Inside, it has distressed leather bucket seats, white face gauges, and brushed aluminum accents. As a 19-year-old car, the interior certainly looks completely dated now (not that it ever really looked modern to begin with). The stance, to modern eyes, looks a little off and the head unit is classic Ford.

But it’s also deeply representative of that time and it feels like it’s only a matter of time before this becomes historically relevant.

If it’s already relevant enough to catch your interest, you can check out the listing at Kassabian’s Hotcars, which is offering the Speedbird for $49,995.

The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand
The Sexy 2002 Speedbird That Launched Chip Foose’s TV Career Can Be Yours For 50 Grand