In 1966, Ford introduced a 6.4-liter engine that provided 320 hp paired as standard with a three-speed automatic transmission. The steering-column mounted gear-selector showed its position on a separate dial. The instrument cluster featured a linear speedometer and four, round, with aviation-inspired gauges for the oil-pressure, fuel-gauge, coolant temperature, and charging. It was developed in response to the 1953 Motorama display at the New York Auto Show, which showed the Chevrolet Corvette. Inside, it took inspiration from the "jet-era," with a tilted forward-center stack where it placed the controls for the stereo and the air-conditioning unit. Ford Thunderbird (second generation) The first generation of the Ford Thunderbird is a two-seat convertible produced by Ford for the 1955 to 1957 model year, the first 2-seat Ford since 1938. As a luxury convertible, the Thunderbird was available with a power-roof that was hidden behind the cabin when retracted.įord designed the Thunderbird as a personal luxury coupe, inspired by the European luxury cars. The quarter panels featured covers for the rear wheels, with a distinct chromed rim around the wheel-arch. A small central bulge enhanced the look of the, otherwise, flat surface on the flat hood. The headlights cluster mimicked an eagle's eye shape. Instead of the blue-oval badge, it featured a stylized bird. The '66 Thunderbird (or T-Bird) featured a metallic grille with vertical slats.
It was more expensive than the original pony-car and offered more comfort than most cars on the market. It was built more like a luxury convertible than a sports car. But the Thunderbird was something different. It was the last year of manufacture for the fourth generation of the Thunderbird, but it was important for the novelties the car brought.īack in '66, the Mustang got most of the attention of the market.
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