For 1977, Ford reduced the Thunderbird’s weight by more than 900 lbs, slashed the price by thousands, and created the best selling T-Bird in history. Continue reading
Scaled for Success: The 1977 Ford Thunderbird
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Tag Archives: Ford Thunderbird
MCG Car Spotter’s Guide to the 1955-57 Ford Thunderbird
While the original two-seater Thunderbirds of 1955-57 share a similar look, there are some easy-to-spot differences that make them simple to identify by year. Continue reading
Saturn Returns: The 1969 Thunderbird Saturn II Concept
For 1969, the Saturn II concept was rolled out to continue the Thunderbird Saturn story at car shows across the USA. Continue reading
The Aero Birds: 1983-88 Ford Thunderbird
The Thunderbird entered the aerodynamic era with the ninth-generation T-Bird introduced in 1983, and its slick shape soon proved itself in NASCAR. Continue reading
Show Car Obscura: The 1968 Thunderbird Saturn
Here’s a little-known but interesting vehicle from the Ford Motor Company’s extensive show car fleet for 1968: The Thunderbird Saturn. Continue reading
Cleared For Takeoff: Selling the 1977 Ford Thunderbird
For 1977, the Ford product planners in Dearborn reshuffled the deck, introducing a significantly smaller and more affordable Thunderbird, and sales took off. Continue reading
The More-Door Thunderbirds, 1967-71
For 1967, the Ford Motor Company gave the Thunderbird yet another image makeover, introducing the sport-luxury brand’s first four-door model. Continue reading