There is something about a Cadillac, have had my '98 Deville D'Eligance for 8 yrs now, still rust free even though I drive it year round in snow country. I get mixed reactions from people when I call it my 'Winter Beater".
The 2002 Thunderbird is another first year introduction as was the LeBaron. I bought it 2 yrs. ago in order to preserve the LeBaron.
The TBird is a great car, fast (3.9L V8) comfortable, 2 seater, handles beautifully and loaded with all the power options you need and turns as many heads as the LeBaron.
So in the summer with all 3 on the road, I have to choose depending on weather, seating, trunk space, distance, (or which one still has gas in it)
Love them all. I don't buy cars very often because I take care of them for a long time.