Unlike the Corvette, the Thunderbird was never a full-blown sporting vehicle Ford's description was personal luxury car, and the company essentially created this market segment. Crusoe saw a painted clay model on May 18, 1953, which corresponded closely to the final car he gave the car the go-ahead in September after comparing it with current European trends. The concept was for a two-passenger open car, with a target weight of 2525 lb (1145 kg), an Interceptor V8 engine and a top speed of over 100 mph (160 km/h). Hershey took the idea and began working on the vehicle. Walker promptly telephoned Ford's HQ in Dearborn and told designer Frank Hershey about the idea. Walking in the Grand Palais in Paris, Crusoe pointed at a sports car and asked Walker, 'Why can't we have something like that?' Crusoe and Walker met in France in October 1951. Crusoe, a retired GM executive lured out of retirement by Henry Ford II George Walker, chief stylist and a Ford vice-president and Frank Hershey, a Ford designer. 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. We ship worldwide, Ask for a quote! For any questions you can call us at +49 the details belowįor more pictures, see our Homepage (- details above) there are 47 extra pictures available for this car.The Ford Thunderbird is a car manufactured in the United States by the Ford Motor Company. Errors and changes are expressly reserved. The information on these pages is not guaranteed. mRight on the German / Dutch borderLegal information / liabilityAlltough we create the ads with care, the information is provided without guarantee, input errors exist, subject to prior sale. Terborgseweg 61-c7084AB Breedenbroek (Netherlands)Mon-Fri 09:00 to 17:00Sat 10:00 a. The address for our showroom is :RD Classics B. The car has a US Title and EU Customs documents. All import taxes and fees are already paid for. US Import, This car already has been imported in the European Union. Just a real American eye-catcherand invite you to a nice tour.'' the american way of drive ''For more information you should contact us. The Flair Bird has the following optionsPower steeringbrake boosterElectric windowsdual exhaust systemtilt away steering wheelOriginal rimsfender skirtsAnd much more. 4 liter V8 engine with 360 hp runs very well, and the automatic transmission shifts perfectly and comfortably. The interior is also in a very good condition.
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The paint of the Thunderbird is in the original color code M ''Wimbledon White''This paint has a deep shine also like the lots of chrome this car has, which goes very well with the exclusive Ford Thunderbird. We are offering you this very nice 4th generation Thunderbird from 1964. 1964 Ford Thunderbird Coupe (Flair Birds 1964-1966)The 1964-66 Flair Birds were the most luxurious Thunderbirds to date, and they signaled a clear change in direction for Ford’s popular personal-luxury car.
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