![]() ![]() Unusual for those times, its rear wheels were placed behind the C-pillar and made the car look more advanced than its competitors. A grille on the lower side of the bumper plus two air-intakes right under the hood kept the engine cool. On the hood, it featured the Thunderbird badge and a pair of slim, horizontal headlights. Just by looking at it, it was considered a good competitor for the BMW 6-series. All of a sudden, the T-Bird was the black sheep of the family who didn't get the much-needed lunch-money (advertising), and it didn't get the sales it deserved. The car exceeded its target price and its weight. full description and technical specificationsĭesigned to compete against the finest luxury German coupes on the market, the 1989 Ford Thunderbird was an underrated vehicle.Īfter the car was born, there were huge controversies in the Ford Motor Company, which led to the retirement of Anthony Kuchta, the man behind the project. Later on, in 2003, T-Bird received an updated version, which provided 284 hp. It was paired to a standard 5-speed automatic transmission. Since the T-Bird was built as a personal luxury coupe, it featured two seats at the front and a bench in the back, all leather-wrapped.įord chose to fit one engine under the Thunderbird's hood: a 3.9-liter V8 taken from Jaguar. But those didn't look too good next to the green LCD lettering placed on the bottom. A good thing was the new look for the instrument cluster, which featured four semi-circular dials, with red needles on white faces. In the end, it put just the same thing as in most of its other vehicles. The hardtop featured an oval window on the C-pillar, resembling older Thunderbirds.įor the interior, Ford tried for several years to find the materials which would suit best for the car. With a sloped silhouette, which started taller on the front fenders and descended toward the rear, the convertible inspired the old-style design theme, but in a modern interpretation. The retro-design style could have been seen on the front fascia, with its big and round headlights and the flat, chromed grille with square-grid mesh. The design was inspired by the first-generation of the T-Bird. When it unveiled it, the whole market was enthusiastic, but that enthusiasm didn't last long, and the T-Bird sunk with slow sales. It was based on the same platform as the Jaguar XF or the Lincoln LS. Recently serviced and detailed, this absolutely stunning, high-quality Survivor is an excellent, collector-grade example, especially for discerning collectors and enthusiasts who truly appreciate the irreplaceably tight feel and integrity that only a low-mileage, highly original automobile can possibly deliver.With its retro-design look and modern features, the 2001 Thunderbird should have been a blast from the past and revive the brand name, but it was a flop.įord launched the eleventh generation of the Thunderbird in 1999 as a 2001 model-year. Factory features and options include the standard automatic transmission, an AM/FM radio, power brakes and steering, and a white power-operated convertible top. Just 37, 148 miles have been accumulated at the time of writing. Powered by a Z-code 390 CI V-8 engine with 4-barrel carburetor, delivering 300 factory-rated horsepower, this 1963 Ford Thunderbird Convertible is distinctively finished in Chestnut paint over a matching interior, with the paint finish remaining factory-original and the jet cockpit-styled interior virtually flawless. ![]() Accordingly, the final-year Bullet Thunderbirds are particularly sought-after by todays most knowledgeable and passionate classic Thunderbird collectors. In addition to exterior updates including a new vertical-bar grille design and revisions to the body sides and taillights, the 1963 Thunderbird included additional sound deadening material and a quieter and longer-life exhaust system, plus myriad upgrades to the electrical system and accessories for improved reliability. Yet, for the most part, the changes are inside the vehicle. For 1963, the last Bullet Bird model year, the Thunderbird was described by Lee Iacocca, Ford Motor Company vice president and Ford Division general manager, as the most changed car we are offering for 1963. Four models were available for 1961-63, comprising the Hardtop, formal Landau Hardtop, Convertible, and from 1962, the Sports Roadster. Produced only for 1961 through 1963, the third-generation Bullet Bird Thunderbird was relentlessly improved and updated throughout its brief production run and with its unforgettable projectile-like styling, remains immensely popular with Thunderbird enthusiasts today. ![]() STUNNING SURVIVOR WITH RECENT SERVICE & DETAILING VIRTUALLY FLAWLESS JET AGE COCKPIT-STYLE INTERIORģ00 HP 390 CI V-8/3-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONĪM/FM RADIO, PB, PS, WHITE POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP ![]() GORGEOUS ORIGINAL CHESTNUT OVER CHESTNUT LIVERY ![]()
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