It tried different setups of heads and carburetors, resulting in various power outputs. Under the hood, Ford installed a 6.4-liter engine paired to an automatic transmission. Later on, the carmaker added the sports roadster version, which featured a fiberglass cover for the rear seats. No wonder Ford sold more than 200,000 units of it, in both shapes, from which more than ten percent were convertibles. True, it wasn't everybody's cup of tea, but it was on top of their wishlist for those who appreciated the car's design.
Second by second the shape at the head of it became clearer yet no more familiar. F rom out of the distance came a rolling cloud of dust. The interior was fit for four passengers with two bucket seats at the front and a bench for two in the back. 1961 Ford Thunderbird bubbletop Thunderflite JAlex Moore Ford never built a space age Thunderbird concept so Dean Arnold did. Its slightly sloped bodywork and small fins on top of the rear (huge) quarter panels resembled a jet-fighter. Its steep windshield was the only part of the car that raised above the waistline when the rag-top was down and hidden behind the cabin. With its narrow front end, continued with a raked-forward lower grille and a curved hood, the Thunderbird looked like it was ready to cut through the air like a hot knife through butter. Even though Ford didn't want the car to be considered a sports car, it looked fast, even though it wasn't. The car was unveiled in 1960 as a 1961 model. During that time, the model has seen changing body styles and engine displacements, swings from sporty to personal luxury to. Unlike the second generation, which featured a flat front area, the 1961 T-Bird was a work of art penned by Bill Boyer. 1961 1961 Ford Thunderbirds for Sale The Ford Thunderbird was introduced for 1955 and remained in production through 1997, being revived again for 2002 through 2005.
It still remained a personal luxury vehicle, with either a hardtop or a soft top, but it was sleeker. The third generation of the Thunderbird was a big revolution in the model's history since it came with a completely new design approach. Absolutely Beautiful 1961 Ford T- Bird convertible with Roadster package.
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