Three men are generally credited with creating the original Thunderbird: Lewis D. In 2002, a revived 2-seat model was launched, was available through the end of the 2005 model year. Sales were good until the 1990s, when large 2-door coupes became unpopular production ceased after 1997. Succeeding generations became larger and more luxurious, until the line was downsized in 1977 and again in 1980. In 1958, the Thunderbird gained a second row of seats for greater practicality. Ford described it as a personal luxury car, a description which named a new market segment. It entered production for the 1955 model year as a two-seater sporty car unlike the superficially similar (and slightly earlier) Chevrolet Corvette, the Thunderbird was never sold as a full-blown sports car. This Thunderbird is a very appealing and very unusual piece of luxury muscle.The Ford Thunderbird is a car manufactured in the United States by the Ford Motor Company. Those very cool Cragar 50th anniversary edition wheels carry fat 235/70/15 tires that give it a sporty look. Check out the solid floors, and power front disc brakes, too. The 3-speed automatic transmission shifts easily and gives it a smooth luxury car feel, and feeds a heavy-duty 9-inch rear. Its is solidly detailed and has a great look with proper Ford Blue on the engine itself along with a factory air cleaner with correct 429 decal on top. This rebuilt engine with less than 500 miles on it runs great and offers a smooth idle and a great V8 burble from the twin tailpipes. Power comes from a period correct 450 cubic inch V8, which makes plenty of torque and moves this machine with effortless ease. Four doors is a nice find and makes this an awesome cruiser, especially with that giant back seat thats comfortable enough for full-sized adults. Pretty leather look vinyl seat covers, door panels, making it feel upscale and well-designed inside and the retro-sound radio gives you the latest Bluetooth technology in a period correct package. The handsome interior offers accommodations for five, which is what full-sized cars were all about. The Thunderbird was completely redesigned a year prior, dramatically changing the looks of the car and taking it upscale. The custom paint contrasts beautifully with the aggressive shape, making a car thats at once elegant and brutal, which was surely Fords intent. Its not perfect, of course, but it certainly has the right look for a car that just passed its 50th birthday and is ready for 50 more.
Older restoration with solid interior and newer vinyl top. This 1968 Ford Thunderbird is, by itself, a very cool car, but if you're of the dare-to-be-different crowd, it will really stand out with its aggressive stance and suicide doors. Some cars are interesting all by themselves, and others are interesting for the stories they can tell, but the very best cars offer both.
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