The introduction of a hardtop coupe in the Ford Thunderbird’s 1958 range has been a landmark; equally important is the disappearance of the convertible and the introduction, among the T-Birds brand new models, of a four-door version. Its rear “suicide” doors betray the connection that now exists between the Thunderbird and the Lincoln Continental. The posh Ford is a large and luxurious car with a unique style. It retains last year’s full width rear lights, now echoed at the front by a full width grille with hidden headlights.
Ford Thunderbird
● Introduction: September 1966. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 6.4-litre, 300 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: V-8, 7.0-litre, 345 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic gearbox. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to discs on front wheels, drums on rear wheels, with servo. Length: 526 cm (two-door), 533 cm (four-door). Top speed: 205 to 215 kph. Range: two-door hardtop coupe, two-door “Landau” hardtop coupe, two-door “Landau” pillared hardtop sedan.
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Ford Thunderbird
● Introduction: September 1966. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 6.4-litre, 300 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: V-8, 7.0-litre, 345 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic gearbox. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to discs on front wheels, drums on rear wheels, with servo. Length: 526 cm (two-door), 533 cm (four-door). Top speed: 205 to 215 kph. Range: two-door hardtop coupe, two-door “Landau” hardtop coupe, two-door “Landau” pillared hardtop sedan.
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