1961 Ford Thunderbird Restored

With Close To 700 Hp On Tap, This Thunderbird Has The Power The Original Can Only Dream OfIn 1961, the "Bullet Birds" had plenty of flair when they burst onto the scene. They were sleek, sophisticated personal luxury cars with a relatively powerful 300hp 390 FE big-block engine. One can imagine the status elevation earned by thousands of American graffiti types as they rolled by the Dairy Queen with their slicked back hair in their slick red sleds. Today, the T-bird is still a symbol of opulence, but you have to admit whenever you see one, (modern or classic) you wonder what it would be like to really go wild with it, installing a huge engine, custom rims, and all the trimmings. While the T-bird originally came with a healthy amount of power, it had to move something like 20 million pounds (Exaggerate much?-Ed.) and 0 to 60 was a lackluster 10.5 seconds according to Motor Trend's testing.


Photo Gallery: 1961 Ford Thunderbird Restored - Modified Mustangs & Fords

Photo Gallery: 1961 Ford Thunderbird Restored - Modified Mustangs & Fords


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