Even your grampa who drove the original would be impressed. One need to time travel back just fifty years ago to when Ford first brought out the Thunderbird. Back then, vehicle options were limited, and people bought this car in masses. Today, we have plenty of new car options, and people still in masses.
This version of the Thunderbird started life in 2002. Ford read the tea-leaves and brought back the retro style of the Ford Thunderbird. There’s no mistaking this version from its mid-50’s roots. Everyone flocked the the signature porthole windows. The Ford Thunderbird sold the most in the first year of production, and then fell down each year after. Within a scant four years, Ford pulled the plug and ceased production. {This was always a great car, as long as you have a windscreen to tame the wind while driving top-down}.
This car shared a shorter version of the rear wheel drive platform provided for the Lincoln LS and Jaguar S-Type sedans. The only engine option was the 3.9 liter, V8, which was also shared with the LS. For the simple minded, the Ford Thunderbird came with only one transmission option, a five speed manual or automatic. Off the factory line, the Ford Thunderbird also came equipped with four-wheel disc brakes, side airbags, and stunning 17-inch alloy wheels. If you wanted to upgrade, then you could get chrome wheels and traction control. A must-have accessory to keep down the significant turbulence is a windscreen, or see convertible windscreen reviews for more options. This new Thunderbird is generous with the space, both inside the compartment and trunk. Performance-wise, this heavier car with only adequate engine power leaves it sluggish around the curves and slow to take off from the line.
For those looking for a used Ford Thunderbird, they have lots of choices in terms of configuration, powertrains, and body stylings. Those in the know go for the extra power, while those wanting comfort seek a stiffer chassis.
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When the author isn’t driving around in her Thunderbird, she’s a fan of the Ford Thunderbird windscreen windblocker wind deflector, best psychics, and the Seattle HCG Diet.
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