In profile, the end result is a striking resemblance to Volvo’s classic P1800 coupe, which ironically, was a contemporary of earlier and larger 1960s Thunderbirds.
Combine that with the full-bodied fenders, chrome spotlights, and half-moon headlights, and one would never know from a glance that a 1996 Ford Thunderbird lies underneath.įrom the side, the T-Bird’s modern origins are a bit more obvious, thanks to the unmodified doors, but they mix with classic styling elements like faux lake pipes underneath the rockers, and the distinct ribbed wraparound bumpers front and rear. For starters, the front end has been drastically altered, with a rounded fiberglass hood and aggressive custom grille style often seen on 19 Mercury street machines. A perfect example of those sentiments turning into reality is this 1996 Ford Thunderbird with classic styling elements up for sale at collector car dealer, Streetside Classics.Ĭustomizing a vehicle to this level is no easy task, and clearly this T-Bird spent a significant amount of time in the body shop. Early models exemplified 1950s Jet Age design but over the years, the avant-garde styling cues mellowed and eventually disappeared, leaving some T-Bird enthusiasts wistfully yearning for fins and rounded light fixtures in a modern form. The Ford Thunderbird is a classic American automotive icon that has been reborn many times over.
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