I wish they had built more power into it.

Also, there should be tail fins like on the '55-'57 birds. That would have really looked cool!

And if they had used shrouded headlights like on the '55-'57s, it would have been a winner. {again}

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Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:

And if they had used shrouded headlights like on the '55-'57s, it would have been a winner. {again}

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They could be 'frenched'..

Ah, maybe not. I don't remember if the lites are round. :/

Now, after opening my fat mouth, I must go look.

The new T-Bird looks a lot like the early Corvette.

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I agree that they should have just gone all the way retro. Just duplicate the 57. I've always been hopelessly in love with that body style. Its really quite different from the 55 and 56. The headlight pods are more oval and the grille is more modern looking. The tail fins were to die for. Perfect size, shape and slant.

The 57 had several performance options also that I don't think were available on the previous years. One was a 312 with a McCullough centrifgal blower another with 2 4 barrel carbs. I'm not 100% sure about the transmission options. I know there was, of course, an automatic and I saw one with a manual 3 speed on the floor. The manual was likely a 3 speed with overdrive as that was popular then.

Have you all guessed by now that the 57 was my fav?

Anyway, I like the new ones, but they are so close to the 57 in bodystyle, yet so far.

Red is the only color they should have made the 57s and so far that is the best color I've seen on the new version.

Also, Ford has promised an SVT version of the car since the concept. They built a supercharged version already, let's hope it sees production, Corvette may have to face the thunder once again.

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Originally posted by Dad Vishus:
When I went to look at one, I said to the sales guy, If you put in the Lightning motor and a 6 speed, I'll be interested.

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I like that idea. Too bad it would probably twist it so bad that the doors wouldn't stay shut and the windshield would pop out.

Maybe a 4.6 from a GT would warm it up enough (if one of them could be stuffed into it).

The entire concept of is cool but a little more of the old bird should have been included. (imho)

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70 Mach1 351C
79 Ranchero GT
97 Expedition XLT 5.4
00 SVT f150 Lightning 4149 of 4966 Born on: 06/26/2000

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Originally posted by CAPTAIN CLAMHEAD:
DOES ANYONE REMEMBER THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS? AIN'T THAT TOUGH ENOUGH WAS A GREAT TUNE.

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Their only one.

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70 Mach1 351C
79 Ranchero GT
97 Expedition XLT 5.4
00 SVT f150 Lightning 4149 of 4966 Born on: 06/26/2000

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Originally posted by BlueMule:

Their only one.

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Don't forget 'Wrap it up, I'll take it!'

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70 Mach1 351C
79 Ranchero GT
97 Expedition XLT 5.4
00 SVT f150 Lightning 4149 of 4966 Born on: 06/26/2000

'life's tough... it's tougher if you're stupid.'

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Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
Don't forget 'Wrap it up, I'll take it!'

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Originally recorded by Sam and Dave.

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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Originally recorded by Sam and Dave.

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Sam Smith and Dave Gibson?!?
Wow, I didn't know that!

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