My Dad had a '61 T-Bird convert. It came from the factory white with a BLK top and interior, and as I recall, it did not have the swing-away wheel. He was always toying with the top, it had issues; this was in the early 60s.
I've been aware of the Dodge Magnum since they came out when I was in high school and never anywhere ever did I read or hear that those clear headlight covers retracted,,, I assume they were fixed,,, that is friggin amazing !! A small correction,, the swing away steering was not a Thunderbird exclusive. I had a 64' Galaxie that had it so it was available on models other than Thunderbirds... Excellent video, thanks for posting !!
I have a '65 T-Bird. The swing away wheel is nice, but be advised that the steering column mounted gear selector eventually gets out of whack because of this feature. You know it's a '60's era T-Bird because you have to move the selector from Park a little in order to start the car. This problem can be fixed, though. Thanks for the great video.
My Dad had a '61 T-Bird convert. It came from the factory white with a BLK top and interior, and as I recall, it did not have the swing-away wheel. He was always toying with the top, it had issues; this was in the early 60s.
Love Love Love these cars. Great job Hank in explaining their features.
I've been aware of the Dodge Magnum since they came out when I was in high school and never anywhere ever did I read or hear that those clear headlight covers retracted,,, I assume they were fixed,,, that is friggin amazing !!
A small correction,, the swing away steering was not a Thunderbird exclusive.
I had a 64' Galaxie that had it so it was available on models other than Thunderbirds...
Excellent video, thanks for posting !!
Thanks for your insight. Cheers.
I have a '65 T-Bird. The swing away wheel is nice, but be advised that the steering column mounted gear selector eventually gets out of whack because of this feature. You know it's a '60's era T-Bird because you have to move the selector from Park a little in order to start the car. This problem can be fixed, though. Thanks for the great video.
I love all of these! Fantastic!
The Dodge roof is definitely something I see, but less common. Porsche GT comes to mind.
The T Top was invented and patented by the great Gordon Buehrig, famous Auburn Cord Duesenberg designer