1967 saw the launch of the fifth generation of Ford's Thunderbird. Having started out as a sporty two-seat convertible, it got plusher with the addition of a back seat in the second generation. With the launch of the Mustang pretty much taking over the sporty niche at Ford, the T-bird swelled up yet again, becoming almost Lincolnesque in its level of luxury appointments.
Unlike the previous unibody 4th gen cars, the new 'Birds were of body-on-frame construction. The convertible model was axed from the lineup, but you could now get a four-door version with some small rear-opening "suicide doors" to allow better access to the rear seat.
The 5th generation cars got a styling makeover that included a prominent beak-like protrusion in the center of the grille. Ad copy played up the luxe aspect, with sales brochures offering a glimpse inside "the rare and private Thunderbird world".
The only engine available was the 429 cubic inch Thunder Jet V-8 with a four-barrel carburetor and 10.5:1 compression ratio, conservatively rated at 360 gross horsepower. It was backed with a three-speed SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic.
This Wimbledon White coupe with added aftermarket stripes was photographed in rural southwest Washington state in June of 2015 using a Nikon Coolpix P7000.
Second photo, I can absolutely hear the car asking if its ass looks big.
ReplyDeleteSpoiler: It does.
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(The P7000 is to me as the Canon S95 is to you. Alas, it’s also one of the last CCD sensor cameras in the high end Coolpix world, so when my second one dies, that’s probably it, alas. CCD cultism has driven used prices through the roof.)
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