Just by looking at it, it was considered a good competitor for the BMW 6-series. All of a sudden, the T-Bird was the black sheep of the family who didn't get the much-needed lunch-money (advertising), and it didn't get the sales it deserved. The car exceeded its target price and its weight.
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full description and technical specificationsĭesigned to compete against the finest luxury German coupes on the market, the 1989 Ford Thunderbird was an underrated vehicle.Īfter the car was born, there were huge controversies in the Ford Motor Company, which led to the retirement of Anthony Kuchta, the man behind the project. Later on, in 2003, T-Bird received an updated version, which provided 284 hp. It was paired to a standard 5-speed automatic transmission. Since the T-Bird was built as a personal luxury coupe, it featured two seats at the front and a bench in the back, all leather-wrapped.įord chose to fit one engine under the Thunderbird's hood: a 3.9-liter V8 taken from Jaguar. But those didn't look too good next to the green LCD lettering placed on the bottom. A good thing was the new look for the instrument cluster, which featured four semi-circular dials, with red needles on white faces. In the end, it put just the same thing as in most of its other vehicles. The hardtop featured an oval window on the C-pillar, resembling older Thunderbirds.įor the interior, Ford tried for several years to find the materials which would suit best for the car. With a sloped silhouette, which started taller on the front fenders and descended toward the rear, the convertible inspired the old-style design theme, but in a modern interpretation. The retro-design style could have been seen on the front fascia, with its big and round headlights and the flat, chromed grille with square-grid mesh. The design was inspired by the first-generation of the T-Bird. When it unveiled it, the whole market was enthusiastic, but that enthusiasm didn't last long, and the T-Bird sunk with slow sales. It was based on the same platform as the Jaguar XF or the Lincoln LS. In addition, we carry chassis paint in spray cans or quart cans to deter rust and keep your T-Bird looking good.With its retro-design look and modern features, the 2001 Thunderbird should have been a blast from the past and revive the brand name, but it was a flop.įord launched the eleventh generation of the Thunderbird in 1999 as a 2001 model-year. These include body-to-frame insulator kits and leaf spring anti-squeak pads for a quieter as well as a smoother ride. You will also discover plenty of T-Bird chassis components and parts here. We also carry all the suspension hardware you'll need for repairs or performance upgrades, from bushings to brackets. Our Thunderbird rear suspension parts include quality rear shocks for a better ride too. These include stabilizers, anti-sway bars and other T-Bird suspension parts to give you a smoother, safer ride. When you shop online here, you'll discover more than a thousand suspension products for your bird.
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This is especially important with sporty cars like the T-Bird, which practically beg drivers to put the pedal to the metal to carve those curves and barrel down straightaways. As antique car specialists, we can supply you Ford Thunderbird suspension and chassis parts for T-Bird model years running from 1955 through 1979.īesides delivering a smoother ride for you and your passengers, the right suspensions and parts will boost the handling of your car. Here at Mac's Auto Parts, we have been specializing in products for classic cars since founder Doug McIntosh, a restoration hobbyist himself, launched the business with his wife in their garage in Lockport, N.Y., in 1978.
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In all, 11 generations of the T-Bird took flight, including ones with names like Littlebird, Squarebird and Bigbird (not to be confused with the Sesame Street TV show character). Although the design often changed, sometimes radically, Ford continued to make T-Birds into 2005. Marketed as a personal luxury car, this nameplate enjoyed lasting success. Designed as a forceful response to Chevrolet's sporty Corvette, the Ford Thunderbird first rolled out for the model year of 1954.
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