Should Ford try again with the Thunderbird?

Should Ford try again with the Thunderbird?

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Twin Turbo

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267 months

Sunday 25th March 2007
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The last T-Bird probably wasn't really the success Ford had hoped (they wouldn't have dropped it otherwise)..........but, it's such an evocative nameplate I'd love to see them try again. This time though, I'd prefer them to emulate the slightly later models from around '63/'64, rather than the late '50s.

I'm thinking something along the lines of these two mixed together


Twin Turbo

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267 months

Saturday 14th April 2007
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Would be nice if Ford decided to spin it off the Mustang platform.....but price it a bit higher, add all the toys, maybe give it a little more "perceived" quality. Keep the numbers low and the image up. The Mk1 just didn't try hard enough. I'm still glad they did try though.

Still, unless it'd make good profits, I can't see it happening

I agree we really need more stand-out designs on our roads which is why I can't wait to see more Mustangs, Camaros and Challengers over here.

shout C'mon Ford, give us a new Thunderbird.

BTW, that's got to be just about the best name for any car

Twin Turbo

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Saturday 21st April 2007
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The bottom one is the 2001 Ford 49 concept. It looks as good today as it did back then.

They really should have built it yes