Door handles were blended more closely with the upper belt molding and the door trim was changed to incorporate a built-in armrest. There were also minor changes to emblems and ornaments, and a standard rectangular outside mirror. No mechanical changes occurred, and there were only a few styling differences - vertical hash-marks added to rear fenders, "Thunderbird" script on the door projectile, a square-mesh grille with full-width horizontal bars and six taillights instead of four.
The base figures were $3,755 for the hardtop and $4,222 for the convertible. The 1960 Thunderbirds were down very slightly in weight but up in price. The Thunderbird roofline had been applied to large Fords in 1959, and stylists were concerned that it was losing its originality.īut sheet metal changes were not feasible from either a cost or merchandising standpoint, according to Ford Division committee minutes, "Similarly, partial revision to existing surface, i.e., roof, front end, bumpers, etc., did not provide enough visual difference to warrant the required expenditure of funds." The Bird was in its last year of a styling cycle, and it was felt wiser to withhold serious changes until 1961.
To get a low sports-car look, we took 10 inches out of the then-standard car height." The four-seat 'Bird was a huge commercial hit, too, far more successful than the two-seater ever was.įor model year 1960, Ford Styling had proposed a number of revisions to the now-two-year-old Squarebird design. The Squarebird sat 52.5 inches off the ground. When we were working on it, the standard automobile sat maybe 61 inches off the ground - shoulder height. "Take that car and stick it in front of your house today. Though all of these were considered, all were rejected.Ĭhief Thunderbird body engineer Bob Hennessy claims the "Squarebird" was revolutionary. Furthermore, it earned this honor without relying upon the technological dead-ends of the era: air suspension, fuel injection, supercharging, and retractable hardtops. One of our Purchasing Staff will get back to your promptly.Ĭlick Here To View High Res Images On FlickrĬlick Here To View High Res Video On FlickrIn fact, it may well be one of the outstanding American automotive achievements of the decade. Contact us at with your contact information and the details of what you have to sell. We can make selling your car fast, smooth and simple. We are always looking for Low Mileage, Original Condition Classic and Modern Muscle Cars. If you have been looking for a ready to drive and enjoy Thunderbird, then this is the car for you. Original 3 Speed Cruise-O-Matic Transmission available
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Original Code Y - 352ci \ 300hp V8 availalbe Under 5,000 miles since restoration in 1988 If you are in the market for one of these beautiful Roadsters, then this is the one for you. It includes the Accessory Tonneau Cover - Creating a 2 seat roadster by covering up the rear seats. There were 92,843 Thunderbird's manufactured in 1960, but only 11,860 Convertibles. The original Y Code 352ci - 300HP Engine and 3 Speed Cruise-O-Matic Transmission are available for the car if desired. They drive through the matching C6 Transmission. It is powered by an upgraded 1966 428 engine with a MSD EFI and Ignition System with Dual Exhaust. This unit is a beautiful example of this early 60's cruisers and this one is a Black on Black car which makes it very desirable. Introduced in the 1958 model year, a rear seat was added to the Thunderbird and the buying public showed there approval with their pocketbooks. The 1960 Thunderbirds were known as the 'Square Birds', due to their unique square shape which made them very different from the first generation Thunderbird. The Ford Thunderbird Roadster is an icon of Luxury and Performance all rolled into one. 1960 Ford Thunderbird Raodster Convertible - Blk on Blk, 73K miles, 428ci EFI
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