The three year run for this generation of Thunderbirds, 61-63, really nailed it as the best generation in my opinion. From the epic big round taillights to the stylish front end what was not to love! The instrumentation was nicely done and unique. Truly carrying on the aviation identification, ie the jet age! Thanks Jeff.
Beautiful car! My father bought one back in 1962, while living in South America. I believe it was this exact model, in cream white with black hard top. Best car he ever had!
I have a 62 and I need a new tail light shoes and where can I get those at a reasonable price and I've had my 62 for about 28 30 years something like this I like the car really nice thank you
Hi I was just on a couple minutes ago I need new tail light cues not shoes cues I don't know whether it's better to have those regrown or buy them already rechromed so I need some advice on that
The best T-bird design of 'em all, IMHO. Actually there's rather a lot of "orange peel" effect in that paint (I've painted a buncha cars, so I notice stuff like that) but, yum yum yum!
I noticed that paint job too! I have the same car (in a white top convertible), same color, and luckily, mine is smooth and looks great in the sun ☀️ 😊! 😆👍 The paint job is crucial to a restoration!
Very nice T-bird. I just happened to talk with a gentleman today, about buying two 1962 Thunderbirds. Both have original 390 engines still in them, and one is actually in pretty good shape, the other is a parts car. I love these old Fords.
I have the same car, same color, except someone changed my interior color to pearl white along the way. Also, mine is a convertible with a white top! ❤ It!😊
It would be nice to know what the mid-console consisted of. I did see one viewing of it as an ashtray but it seems like there should have been room for storage too.
For the most part, I just film whatever I feel like doing. Occasionally, they need a video done to show a potential customer, so they'll ask me to do it. I just try to mix things up as much as possible, because everyone has different taste.
A new Toyota PU driven by a drunk hit my parked '62 T-Bird. It Totalled the Toyota. After the tow truck pulled it off my T-Bird the only damage was a busted tail light! No Body Damage! That's US Steel! 10mpg 😭🥴
Everything was great, until I HEARD the engine in this car!,...my very first car was a 1961 ,baby powder blue, T bird, and it was quiet as a mouse. !...like floating on a cloud!...it also had swivel front seats, and the passenger front seat back could be lowered to mate with the back seat and make "bed" .....I wonder what that car would be worth now!.....
Why do many people say T-Birds of this era had swivel front seats? They did not. There was a swingaway steering column but that's it. There was also no reclining front passenger seat back. That feature didn't arrive until the '64 model year. (By the way, I'm a VTCI-certified judge of 61-63 and 64-66 T-Birds).
the designers & ceo's for T- bird at Ford were trippin' on bad acid starting in 67 They took a small, cool looking 4 seat sports car & turned it into a fugly dinosaur, so fugly, that it eventually went extinct. nice going ! hope you all got the full retirement benefits you didn't deserve
+ғλтнεя түяσηε that clay guy can't read too well. Only if Ford & Shelby made the CSX Cobra to KEEP COMPETING with the vett ! as undesirable as the '77 vett is, take a look at the awesome ( sarcasm) ' 77 T- bird. ( what a beauty) So in '99, Ford gets another shot to compete with the vett AND WHAT DO THEY COME UP WITH ???!!! Another wierd POS they had to discontinue ! PCP & Grain alcohol have been abused by the T - bird designers since 1967.
What was with styles in the 50s and 60s. It’s like someone tried to make a space vehicle cross airplane. Cars today have no real style. It’s like you get a car today and you feel bored just driving it and working on it. Also you just throw away new cars and forget them they have no value and no memorable style. If you look at 90s thunderbirds you can clearly see how it looks like all the other cars on the road doesn’t even feel luxurious just plain and ugly
The 390 engine blocks on the 1961 thru 1963 are supposed to be painted black. The 1961 and 1962 air cleaner canister and value covers are painted in argent silver.
The three year run for this generation of Thunderbirds, 61-63, really nailed it as the best generation in my opinion. From the epic big round taillights to the stylish front end what was not to love! The instrumentation was nicely done and unique. Truly carrying on the aviation identification, ie the jet age! Thanks Jeff.
That awkward moment when the 60s vintage cars looks more futuristic than the modern cars...
All the new vehicles look like something from the past. An old bath tub flipped over with the claw feet knocked off... SAD
That’s why I bought my 62! 😊👍😆
I always loved this generation of the Thunderbird! Such a cool car. Very nicely done video of it!
I'm glad you found it interesting....thanks for taking a look!
My favorite Thunderbird generation, the "Bullet Bird".
I used to have a T-bird like this, but in black, in Westport, CT in 1982. A piece of jewel!
Beautiful car! My father bought one back in 1962, while living in South America. I believe it was this exact model, in cream white with black hard top. Best car he ever had!
I have a 62 and I need a new tail light shoes and where can I get those at a reasonable price and I've had my 62 for about 28 30 years something like this I like the car really nice thank you
Hi I was just on a couple minutes ago I need new tail light cues not shoes cues I don't know whether it's better to have those regrown or buy them already rechromed so I need some advice on that
L am second owner or my bird
Corinthian White is the color
The best T-bird design of 'em all, IMHO. Actually there's rather a lot of "orange peel" effect in that paint (I've painted a buncha cars, so I notice stuff like that) but, yum yum yum!
Yea seen that. Shouldve gotten taken care off it really brings out the shine
I noticed that paint job too! I have the same car (in a white top convertible), same color, and luckily, mine is smooth and looks great in the sun ☀️ 😊! 😆👍 The paint job is crucial to a restoration!
Very nice T-bird. I just happened to talk with a gentleman today, about buying two 1962 Thunderbirds. Both have original 390 engines still in them, and one is actually in pretty good shape, the other is a parts car.
I love these old Fords.
I think they have a really cool look to them. I have grown to appreciate their styling more and more over the years.
I’ve never wanted anything so much in my life.
What a gorgeous car. I love these early 60s T-Birds.
Brings back memories of my ow '62, bought used in '73. That AC was one of its best features.
1962 TBird one of my favorite all time cars love this one and the great job you do with the informative videos
Just ran across your channel. Brings back memories. I owned a lot of whats on your channel. My T-Bird was a 61 hardtop conv.
Glad you have you here. Thanks for taking a look around!
I had a 62 T-Bird, same color only mine had a cream white interior. I wish i still had it!
This is from a time when cars were artwork and not just a utilitarian excuse for a golf cart.
Great car and presentation. One of my favorite T-Birds. Awesome!
Glad you like it. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!
Hey, I bought a 1959 T-Bird in 1975 as a used car for $250. What a nice car that was. Don't see many around anymore.
I like the styling on those 59's....sure wish I could get one for $250 now. Thanks for taking a look at this 62 Jim, I appreciate it!
Really nice! My favorite year for T-Birds!
They were cool cars
Beautiful Car! The year I was Born!😂
It sure was Designed for the Space Race years That is why I always liked them .Another nice old Ford with the 390
It definitely had some futuristic styling for the time. Thanks for taking a look at it!
I would rather have this beauty then any new tin cans cars they make today.
Very unique style :)
They were very futuristic for their time. Thanks for taking a look my friend!
those tail-lights could be housing batmobile rockets. talk about some retro styling. i like it.
It definitely had some futuristic styling touches. I've started to like these more and more over the years. Thanks for taking a look my friend!
Magnificent
That's. A real automobile
An executive Manager where Dad was a warehouse Manager got a new T Bird every cpl yrs I rode in it a few times they were really nice!!!.
I have the same car, same color, except someone changed my interior color to pearl white along the way. Also, mine is a convertible with a white top! ❤ It!😊
Thanks for taking a look, we appreciate it!
great looking car and a lovely sound as well :)
Thanks for watching!
i wishd id had 2 thunderbirds 1962 and 1967
nice color for sure
Thanks for taking a look!
It would be nice to know what the mid-console consisted of. I did see one viewing of it as an ashtray but it seems like there should have been room for storage too.
There was a storage bin with rear-hinged lid in the center console, yes. And an ashtray.
it's 2 nice
Amo este modelo ....tinha um.de plastico
my dream i wishd id had some day green thunderbird
Do the dealers pick the cars that they wanted filmed or do u?
For the most part, I just film whatever I feel like doing. Occasionally, they need a video done to show a potential customer, so they'll ask me to do it. I just try to mix things up as much as possible, because everyone has different taste.
300hp
427 ft lbs
My first car was a 1961
almost as nice as my 61.
A new Toyota PU driven by a drunk hit my parked '62 T-Bird. It Totalled the Toyota. After the tow truck pulled it off my T-Bird the only damage was a busted tail light! No Body Damage! That's US Steel! 10mpg 😭🥴
Everything was great, until I HEARD the engine in this car!,...my very first car was a 1961 ,baby powder blue, T bird, and it was quiet as a mouse. !...like floating on a cloud!...it also had swivel front seats, and the passenger front seat back could be lowered to mate with the back seat and make "bed" .....I wonder what that car would be worth now!.....
Why do many people say T-Birds of this era had swivel front seats? They did not. There was a swingaway steering column but that's it. There was also no reclining front passenger seat back. That feature didn't arrive until the '64 model year. (By the way, I'm a VTCI-certified judge of 61-63 and 64-66 T-Birds).
the designers & ceo's for T- bird at Ford were trippin' on bad acid starting in 67
They took a small, cool looking 4 seat sports car & turned it into a fugly dinosaur, so fugly, that it eventually went extinct.
nice going ! hope you all got the full retirement benefits you didn't deserve
I hope you understand he's referring to the Thunderbird for the 1967 model year and on. This body style was from 1961 through '63.
+ғλтнεя түяσηε
that clay guy can't read too well.
Only if Ford & Shelby made the CSX Cobra to KEEP COMPETING with the vett !
as undesirable as the
'77 vett is, take a look at the awesome ( sarcasm) ' 77 T- bird. ( what a beauty)
So in '99, Ford gets another shot to compete with the vett AND WHAT DO THEY COME UP WITH ???!!!
Another wierd POS they had to discontinue !
PCP & Grain alcohol have been abused by the T - bird designers since 1967.
A true shame, maybe she'll return one day, though I doubt in any recognizable form. Just another casualty of "progress."
+Quentin McHale lol...very funny and creative.
What was with styles in the 50s and 60s. It’s like someone tried to make a space vehicle cross airplane.
Cars today have no real style. It’s like you get a car today and you feel bored just driving it and working on it. Also you just throw away new cars and forget them they have no value and no memorable style. If you look at 90s thunderbirds you can clearly see how it looks like all the other cars on the road doesn’t even feel luxurious just plain and ugly
saebis
Why do all "restorers" paint every Ford engine blue? This car should have a black engine with argent silver valve covers and air cleaner.
Why is there a passenger mirror, there were no mirrors on the passenger doors in 1962 totally fucked up a nice car and the door,
Ford65 are you brain dead/////////////////////////////
The 390 engine blocks on the 1961 thru 1963 are supposed to be painted black. The 1961 and 1962 air cleaner canister and value covers are painted in argent silver.