The History of Ford Thunderbird | All Generations

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  • čas přidán 30. 07. 2024
  • #fordthunderbird #ford #classiccars
    In this video, we take a look at the history of the Ford Thunderbird, from its beginnings in the 1950s to its current incarnation as a luxury car. We explore the different generations of the Thunderbird, from the original sports car to the iconic classic design of the 1970s and 1980s.
    If you're interested in the history of American luxury cars, then be sure to watch this video! We'll cover the history of the Ford Thunderbird from its origins in the 1950s to its current incarnation as a luxurious car. We discuss the different generations of the Thunderbird and how they have shaped the car's iconic design.
    Thanks for watching!
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    00:00 - Intro
    02:14 - The first generation 1955-1957
    04:12 - The second generation 1958-1960
    06:01 - The third generation 1961-1963
    07:00 - The fourth generation 1964-1966
    08:55 - The fifth generation 1967-1971
    09:47 - The sixth generation 1972-1976
    10:43 - The seventh generation 1977-1979
    11:27 - The eighth generation 1980-1982
    11:50 - The ninth generation 1983-1988
    13:04 - The tenth generation 1989-1997
    14:36 - The eleventh generation 2002-2005
    16:00 - Final
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Komentáře • 31

  • @stevenwolff6866
    @stevenwolff6866 Před 10 měsíci +6

    The most magical name ever from Ford. They need to find a way to bring it back somehow

    • @wisddom
      @wisddom  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Agreed! Thunderbird is an iconic name. 🚗💨

  • @jamesford3648
    @jamesford3648 Před 10 měsíci +7

    Another Video just SLAPPED together. I love how there talking about the 55 Thunderbird but the Video there Showing is a 1957 Tbird. All most ppl care about is the like button. Let’s not worry about the Context of the video, Most of the older ppl who knew about these car are long gone. And we are slowly leaving but here is 1 that is still around. It’s Sickening on how much you got wrong on 1 of the MOST Beloved Automotive Nameplates that ever existed.

    • @wisddom
      @wisddom  Před 10 měsíci

      Thanks for your feedback. We appreciate your passion for the Ford Thunderbird and apologize for any inaccuracies in the video.

  • @rockandroll4689
    @rockandroll4689 Před 3 měsíci +1

    i love everything Ford! the Thunderbird has always been gorgeous! please bring it back Ford!

    • @wisddom
      @wisddom  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Agreed! Ford's Thunderbird is a classic beauty. 🚗

  • @NewNews-yx7fw
    @NewNews-yx7fw Před 10 měsíci +3

    The best Ford ever ❤️

  • @joshuas8258
    @joshuas8258 Před 3 měsíci +1

    55-57 Thunderbird is the most gorgeous Ford of all time. Followed by the 61-63. The 56-60 and 64-66 are nice too. I don’t like anything after 67

  • @davzinzan
    @davzinzan Před 11 měsíci +3

    It's time for a thunderbird revival (again)

    • @wisddom
      @wisddom  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Agreed! Bring back the Thunderbird! ⚡🚘

    • @Blackinterceptor999
      @Blackinterceptor999 Před 9 měsíci +1

      They won’t
      It’s all SUVs and crossovers be lucky they even have the mustang still.

    • @wisddom
      @wisddom  Před 9 měsíci

      @@Blackinterceptor999 Reviving the Thunderbird is unlikely with the current SUV and crossover trend)

  • @dj33036
    @dj33036 Před měsícem

    FM radios were first introduced in 1963. The radio shown is not from a Thunderbird.

  • @gmck91204
    @gmck91204 Před měsícem +1

    This isn’t just an A.I. voice, the verbal content itself, i.e., the “text”, is itself also an obvious A.I. product. It sounds like what one would get by asking Chat GPT “What is the history of the Ford Thunderbird?” There’s a “stilted” quality to the presentation, or “layout”, of the information that betrays its non-human source.

    • @gmck91204
      @gmck91204 Před měsícem +1

      There’s also the fact that the images are presented in random order without any connection to what the voice is talking about at any given time - it’s just a bunch of various images of Thunderbirds “thrown together”.

  • @gregt8638
    @gregt8638 Před 2 měsíci

    I would not really say that the T-bird and Mustang were competitors to each other... nor do they look similar. Totally different cars and different classic cars and the T-bird was twice as much

  • @Blackinterceptor999
    @Blackinterceptor999 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Ninth generation started in 1983 before the ford taurus came out in 1986, production started in 1985…the influence was the other way around.

    • @wisddom
      @wisddom  Před 9 měsíci

      Yes, you're right.

    • @SmackdownsRKO2024-xk9ew
      @SmackdownsRKO2024-xk9ew Před 2 měsíci

      ​@wisddom 1983 Thunderbird could've been inspired by the Taurus, as the final rendering for the Taurus and Sable was completed in 83 according to online sources! It's debut was held back to 1985 due to quality issues Ford was high on at the time! But yes I totally see the look being from the Taurus, and Tempo at that time of the Thunderbirds

  • @billheckel3891
    @billheckel3891 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Not a fan of the AI voice or editing but great cars

  • @lkmsl
    @lkmsl Před 4 měsíci

    Where the 70 and 71 t-bird !!! ???

  • @fabzzi1952
    @fabzzi1952 Před 7 měsíci

    Ford Thunderbird 1959 is the best of the best in terms of design!

  • @jimlubinski4731
    @jimlubinski4731 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I've always been a huge fan of the Thunderbird. While there are some inaccuracies in this video (such as showing some Mercury Cougars as examples of Thunderbirds in the 10th generations), it's better than many I have seen. It just needs a bit more research and fact verification. I currently own examples from the 4th, 8th, 10th and 11th generations. While I agree that the 8th generation was not very successful, I disagree on the reason. I did not find the styling boring or unattractive then, and I still don't Much of the reason for the sales decline lies in the recession in the United States during those years. Interest rates on new cars were in the range of 20%, which certainly limited sales. Styling is subjective. You call the 9th generation (Aerobird) magnificent. I found it very unappealing, so much so, in fact, that I gave up Thunderbirds and bought Firebirds until the 10th generation, which ,to me, was beautiful and certainly very well made. The main reason for limited sales of the 11th generation was the unconscionable markups by the dealer network. The premium version of the car (at least in 2004) was around $43k, but many dealers charged "premiums" of up to $30k. Another issue, at least for me, was the Jaguar derived powerplant. Although Jaguars are certainly styling successes, they never had a favorable reputation for reliability. The Retrobird is also plagued by mechanical gremlins. I have spent quite a bit of money maintaining mine. Ford could have solved this issue by using their 4.6L V-8. Anyway, it was great to see another video on what I consider an iconic nameplate. While I would love to see it return, I can only hope it wouldn't come back as yet another tarted up commercial vehicle (SUV), like the current Mustang Mach-E. While I think the Mach-E may be a great effort, it certainly tarnishes the image of the Mustang as a sporty coupe/convertible.

    • @wisddom
      @wisddom  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the Ford Thunderbird history. Your insights into the inaccuracies and economic factors affecting certain generations are appreciated. It's interesting to hear your personal experiences with different models.
      Your observations on the 11th generation's challenges, like dealer markups and concerns about the Jaguar-derived powerplant, highlight real issues enthusiasts faced. Your idea of using Ford's 4.6L V-8 is a practical suggestion for addressing reliability concerns.
      Your closing remarks about hoping for the Thunderbird's return while preserving its heritage resonate with many enthusiasts. Thanks for adding depth to the conversation about this iconic nameplate.

  • @michaelnowak3570
    @michaelnowak3570 Před měsícem +1

    Drop the Metric Speak, we don't talk kilometers here

  • @drimrankhansofficialyoutub6732
    @drimrankhansofficialyoutub6732 Před 8 měsíci +1

    ❤mashaallah ❤let's join Digital Islam ❤...

  • @jameswalkenhorst8945
    @jameswalkenhorst8945 Před 26 dny

    Agreed with jamesford.. terrible representation