1962 Thunderbird Top Operation

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This one found a new home on BAT. Never thought this video would get so much interest. It’s definitely a unique bird. Check out all the cars we offer at www.caseyscars.com. Cheers!

caseyscarsinc.

There are two interesting things going on here. One is that they were able to make this work back in 1962. And two is it's amazing it still works today.

theinquisitor

This mechanism was first used in a little bit different form, on the 1957 to 1959 Ford Retractable hardtops.

The identical mechanism was used on Ford Thunderbird and Lincoln Continental convertibles from 1958 through 1966 on the Birds and 58 through 1967 on the Connies.

It truly was a masterpiece of engineering.

slicksnewonenow

I had a '67 Mustang convertible with the automatic top (and a glass rear window)... took about 20 seconds to transverse either way including locking or unlocking to the windshield... and I still had a trunk... after doing some research I believe it was the only one made that year with factory air conditioning...??? Boy do I miss that car...

nickdannunzio

My third grade teacher had one like this and it was red. Mrs. Porter. Her dad owned Herold Ash Dodge dealership in town and later her husband took the Dodge dealership over and it became Jerry Porter Dodge. Those were the days. Cars were awesome and they also had character.

walterweddle

That “sport” cowling over the back seats is a rare option.

MYJ

Im a Mercedes Benz mechanic. I do most of the conv tops that come in the dealership. Mostly 1996 up to brand new cars. After I fix them I’m always amazed at how they work and manage to keep water out. They really are a marvel of engineering.

mademad

When my dad was finished with his active service in the army in 1960 at Ft. Sill OK. He bought a 58 Ford retractable hardtop from the used car dealer across from the main gate and drove back to Detroit because he didn't want to take the bus or train the Army offered to him. He sold it 3 years later to put a down payment on the house I grew up in.

darrenheadrick

My uncle had one, it was like sitting in starship the way the dash curved in front of you.
He worked for Ford and got all the bells and whistles. A really cool car, made in the day when they had style
My favorite car of all time.

kensurratt

My father bought a 63 for my mom and every Saturday dad would put the top down and drive us around it was the coolest car and fast with the 390 will never forget how .ugh fun that was.

russellcaldarola

That's the stuff... Love them Ford's.

danielmesery

This reminds me of one of those toys where the hand comes out and snatches the coin, LOL!

chuckwagon

I have always wanted a Thunderbird Sports Roadster, Hope it has Kelsey Hayes wire wheels, so cool 😎. Thank you for this...An Amazing Car.

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