Bring the Thunderbird Back

[007Cruiser]

TMI

[jerrym3]

Many, MANY years ago. I had a work project in Merced, Ca. Flew into San Fran, and rented a car. It was a red Miata. Interesting ride. Tight, but I'm only 5'10". Limited luggage room.

Met up with a co-worker back in San Fran and took the beautiful road trip in the Miata across the Golden Gate and up into the hills overlooking San Fran. Took a picture or two of the Miata with the bridge in the background, but those pics are lost forever.

Off topic, but I had another work project in Chico, CA.Took a side trip to the man-made Orville Dam. Amazing. Saw a large 4 prop engine seaplane on the water, the kind wit the wings attached to the upper fuselage. I had only seen planes like that in the movies.

Hoping for the best for those folks.

[BacktotheFuturePete]

Looks like lipstick on a pig.

[jerrym3]

If Ford's cutting back on car production, what would the new Thunderbird be? A sporty pick up or SUV?

If a 4dr Mustang is even a possibility, who needs a TBird 2dr or 4dr?

And, what platform would they use? Jaguar's past history, so would they modify a model from the present SUV or Lincoln line and call it a TBird? (Please, no.)

I don't think they will ever bring back the TBird name. (Unless, and I'm halfway kidding, they develop a drone/car. ThunderBIRD name would be a perfect fit.)

[TBird1stLuv]

I think Ford may consider developing some limited edition sedans in the future based on consumer driven models. I do recall my husband receiving an paid invite in the last 6 months to come and discuss what we might look for in a future car purchase. My 19 year old, a mustang lover and aspiring mechanical engineer, wanted to attend with the hubby but he accidentally erased the message off our phone answering system.

[55Birdman05]

Well there some interesting comments ----------Let the journey begin and see what road the T-Bird might take in the future and beyond!

REMEMBER WHAT'S THE WORD.............................................. .................................................. ............THUNDERBIRD OF COURSE!

[Sealy]

What’s the word? Thunderbird!
How’s it sold? Good and cold.
What’s the jive? Bird’s alive.
What’s the price? Thirty twice.

I used to sell Thunderbird by the case. Enough that I knew the price, with discount, by rote. That and Swiss Up, Night Train, Wild Irish Rose . . . it was a high class liquor store.

[Welker]

I had a '55 Thunderbird. Six volt electrical system was a killer. I had a 91 Miata. It was the most fun car I have ever owned and I have had three BMW Cabrios and a Z3.
That said, the Thunderbird name does not conjure up a Miata type image. If somebody wants a Miata, go for it. A Thunderbird is a comfortable, personal car. Its joys are mostly in its visuals. I never had anybody tell me how beautiful the Miata was and the new one, while a neat little car and a dream on windy, country roads, is still a tight squeeze, noisy as hell and scary on the expressway especially when next to a semi. With the new generations of drivers I doubt we will ever see another Thunderbird especially in Miata clothing.

[RBIRD]

What?? No Ripple, MD 20/20, Boones Farm, Annie Greensprings or Pink Mountain Moonlight?

[007Cruiser]

What?? No Ripple, MD 20/20, Boones Farm, Annie Greensprings or Pink Mountain Moonlight?

Now you’re talking.

[Sealy]

What?? No Ripple, MD 20/20, Boones Farm, Annie Greensprings or Pink Mountain Moonlight?

We had Ripple and Mad Dog. My customers would never touch Boones Farm. The other two never made it to PA.

[Gobird]

Ain't gonna happen. Ford is doing away with all cars except for the Mustang in the up coming years. Nufe said.

[BLACK BEAUTY]

I agree with you Spence. Especially with the stock price at half of what I sold my Ford stock for. The bird has flown the coop ..