The interior featuring round dials and clock would remain the same until the end of the 1976 model yearĪside from the redesign itself, the 1972 Thunderbird represented a simplification of body styles. In terms of styling, the sixth-generation Thunderbird would heavily influence the styling of the 1974–1976 Mercury Cougar XR7 and Ford Elite, the latter of which was replaced by the seventh-generation Thunderbird in 1977.

A sibling of the Continental Mark IV, this generation of the Thunderbird was the largest ever produced weighing in at over 5,000 pounds (2,268 kg), they are also the heaviest coupes ever produced by Ford (aside from its Mark IV sibling car). A rare option in this year was a sunroof this 'Golde Edition' (Golde was a German company whose sunroof patent Ford licensed) sold 2,530 examples.The sixth generation of the Ford Thunderbird is a large personal luxury coupe that was produced by Ford for the 1972 to 1976 model years.

With more trim changes, most notably the addition of a third tail light in the rear clusters, 1960's sales figures hit another record: 92,843 units sold, including 11,860 convertibles. Sales totalled 198,191 over three model years, approximately four times that of the earlier two seat model.Īlong with the 1958 Lincolns, the 1958 Thunderbird was the first Ford Motor Company vehicle designed with unibody construction. In response to Ford-conducted surveys two major changes were made to attract potential buyers: two rear seats were added and the level of luxury and features of a full-sized car were incorporated into a mid-size platform.Īs a result, sales soared and the new model dramatically expanded the personal luxury car market, winning the Motor Trend Car of the Year in 1958. The second generation Ford Thunderbird (also called Square Bird) was produced by Ford for the 1958 to 1960 model years as a successor to the popular 1955–1957 two-seater. THIS 1960 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE IS LOCATED IN: SUN VALLEY, CA 91352

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