Super awful ad. This a really low option 'Bird w/o vinyl roof. These were almost never seen. The crappy Galaxie 500 wheel covers just add to the allure. 1972 Ford Thunderbird - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle... (craigslist.org)
Similar images for 1972 are hard to find. The Thunderbird was heavily de-contented for 1972, presumably to make the base price more appealing. Three models reduced to one - strictly a two-door hardtop. Previously standard equipment like cornering lamps and a remote-control driver's mirror became optional. And the mesmerizing sequential rear turn signals were history. But sales soared so....
Here's another that I am liking much more. 1972 Ford Thunderbird 429 RARE alligator top with only 16,996 miles... (craigslist.org)