Despite offering two of the largest displacement V8 engines ever installed in a production vehicle by Ford, the sixth generation Thunderbird’s heft, combined with decreasing emissions-controlled restrictive power output, resulted in modest performance and horrific fuel economy.Īn all-green, low-mileage example reappeared near New Rochelle, New York, in April 2021 for a revised price of $8,000. They call it that for good reason: With a 120.4-inch wheelbase, an overall length of 214 inches, and a curb weight of over 4,800 pounds when equipped with a 460 cubic inch V8, it was the largest Thunderbird ever produced by Ford, sharing the assembly line with the Lincoln Continental Mark IV. That’s the nickname Ford Thunderbird enthusiasts apply to the sixth generation version produced between 19. JanuUpdate – we just noticed the listing “Classifind” expired, so with no replacement found we’re assuming this ride “Sold?”īig Bird. He indicated the purchase of this Thunderbird was actually part of a package deal for another car. We reached directly to Elliot by phone and had a great conversation with this fine young man, who at under 20 years of age, is a rare enthusiast of what is typically Baby Boomer territory. Ap– We just confirmed with Elliott, the current caretaker, via text that his T-Bird is now sold!ĪpUpdate – In early March, Elliot, the current caretaker of this Big Bird Era ’73 Thunderbird, commented below when he came across his very own car while researching revised pricing on what to offer his car for.

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