1966 Ford T-Bird Retractable Convertible Top See How It Works

1966 Ford Thunderbird or "T-Bird" as it is know has a unque feature where the convertible roof flips over and retracts into the trunk area automatically.
What the video to see this 1960's era technology in action. It was most assuredly forward thinking for the times.
For 1966, the 390-cubic-inch V8's power was increased to 315 hp. The transmission used on early build 390 V8 equipped T-Birds was the Cruise-O-Matic MX, however late build 390 and all 428 V8 equipped T-Birds had the new C6 3 speed automatic installed.
The main appeal of this car to me is the flat rear deck including the convertible top when stowed. The T-bird’s power-operated top stows in the trunk. The rear-hinged trunklid first raises, the fabric top in slow motion collapses into place before the lid snaps shut. Top down, the car’s profile is totally smooth; there’s no bulge of folded canvas under a tonneau cover to compromise the design’s horizontality. It also leaves a nice, broad, flat seat upon which a parade princess can spread her full skirt and wave to the crowd.
A nice feature at the time was the Swing-Away steering wheel that swings 10 inches to the right, making it easy for the driver to get out. The driver seat also which tilts the bottom cushion to the left, helping an occupant egress.
Very cool car. Sit back and watch it work.
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Troy Kane
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Wow,very nice 👌

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Very, very nice..

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Thank You!