1969 Ford Thunderbird Reviews

The year was 1980, and I had the opportunity to buy one of these at a price of $1995.  The mileage on that old-style odometer only showed 47,500, and I had no way of knowing if it was actual miles or +100,000 or even +200,000!  (In retrospect, I believe it was assuredly +100,000.)

The exterior was a kind of light metallic blue and the interior was white leather.  Very nice car, but it didn't have a lot of back seat room for the size.  

The engine was the standard 429 4bbl with high compression, with factory-claimed 360 horsepower (gross.)  It was a strong-running, torquey engine, but I recall that I very much doubted the 360 horsepower claim!  However, I was aware the 429 had a good record for durability and was reasonably economical if driven right.

Due to my uncertainty about the actual miles, I passed on the car.  I almost hated to do so at the time, but something about it just felt wrong.  I guess we'll never know!

The Glamour Birds are at the very best of both worlds in automotive design, haveing speed and luxuary at the same time , They had many options availble with them being true American Cars, differant as an individual purchasing one.

I'VE owned new mbs-caddys, suvs but I enjoy the big body roll of my   69 bird powered by a 429.for that period in time it had to be  tops in that class  

Excellent driver, reliable, sturdy, powerful and fast still outperforms those "disposable" cars in the road today. Plan to leave it to my son, and so forth. A defnite beauty sure to attract the attention of anyone who sees it. AS the adiage said..the only way to fly!!
A.M.