The generous, wide speedometer took the top side of the instrument panel, while the other four gauges were lined-up underneath it. Inside, Ford installed comfortable seats and a dashboard that featured an extended lip on its upper side. The Thunderbird was offered as a hardtop coupe or as a convertible with an electrical opening mechanism carried over from the Lincoln Continental. The headlights clusters mimicked an eagle eye with their shapes, while the raked-forward grille created a dynamic, not sporty, image.

Its long, wide, and flat hood was extended over the front dual-headlamps. It cared about image, comfort, and performance. The fourth-generation was a four-seat coupe longer than many four-door sedans. Although, with the fourth generation's introduction, it was clear that Ford didn't want to fight with the Corvette, at least not with the T-Bird. It was the car that made Corvette looks foolish, and it did that while offering a higher level of comfort. That credit went to the newly launched Mustang.īy the mid-'60s, the Thunderbird was already known and respected both on the streets and in car culture. The fourth generation of the T-Bird evolved into a personal luxury coupe, and it stepped away from its previous sporty image.

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