Why The 1961-1963 Ford Thunderbird Was The Most Futuristic Car Of The Early-1960s

When Ford released the third generation Thunderbird back in 1961, it was so futuristic and ahead of its time. The 1961-1963 Thunderbird may have only been around for three model years but its impact still continues to this day.

[MeLancer]

In 1962 I worked in our local movie theater in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. While working one day the owner of the theater where I worked and several other theaters in the metropolitan area, the owner approached me with a request to drive across town. My instructions were to take care of financial business. I was pleasantly surprised when he handed me the keys to his new T Bird. What a drive it was.

[robertpreato]

I remember as a little kid, about 5 years old, my dad bought a used '64 Thunderbird. He was not a Ford fan and bought it only as a second car when his daily driver was rear ended and going to be in the repair shop for several weeks. Even at that young age, I remember being in awe at the absolute beauty of that car. The interior looked like a spaceship and I would spend hours sitting in it in the driveway pretending I was driving it. Those early '60s Thunderbirds were unlike anything before or since.

[neils]

One of those rare cars with timeless styling.
Also one of the best interiors ever.

[TheArkDoc]

From 1955 until 1972, I think Thunderbirds are so iconic. This era was certainly gorgeous. They have aged so well

[SIMKINETICS]

Back then, I considered that style T-bird one of the best-looking cars of the era, though I lamented their early two-seater going away. In 1966, my dad & I car-pooled with a guy who had a ''63; I felt so 'cool' and modern riding in such a low-slung, beautiful car!

[thefettfan]

I always loved the '60.s T-Bird design. Always very classy indeed. Great show!!!!

[marcusrussell]

I still want a restored 1962 T Bird. I think the curved interior was world class.

[thomasomeara]

It was indeed a cool car almost 60 years ago and is STILL cool today.

[bradj]

I had a 61 red Thunderbird when I was in college. I still dream about that car.

[spiff]

If I was a Gazillionaire, I would buy a '57 and a '63 Sports Roadster.
My 2 all time favorite
Thunderbirds!

[jamesbarry]

Remember Looking inside T-Bird
Interior as a Kid! Just as Cool as
The exterior! Boy I miss The
Good Old Days!
God Bless America!

[crashme]

I really like the 1963 Ford vehicles, the Thunderbird and the two door galaxy are my favorite. Thank you for this video.

[LaramieJim]

Beautiful car, love the Ford jet exhuast tail lamps

[grahamto]

My dad always talks about his 1962 Thunderbird which he bought in 1969 when he was 20 years old. He installed resonator exhausts, extra-wide tires and painted it orange metallic, and had a black interior. He had to give it up due to high gas prices and starting a family in the 70s. I've never seen it, but I've heard countless stories over the years about this car.

[AJGreen-cnkk]

First car my wife and I had was a 61 Thunderbird. One of the most comfortable cars for a long drive I've ever owned.

[OleGeezerCirca]

My first car I bought after graduating from college was a slightly used 1962 T-Bird. It was a beautiful car with plenty of room in front. It rode well and was plenty powerful even though it was a heavy machine. I paid about $3, 000 for it in 1965 and traded it in, in 1967 for another Ford product. One of the few cars I wish I had kept, the other being a 1973 Lincoln Continental I bought brand new off the showroom floor for $7, 500 cash.

[Lockemeister]

These years are my Favorite years for the Thunderbird. I like the lines and the "beak" look in the front. Classy car that is timeless. Thanks for the video.

[conradnelson]

My uncle had a 1961 Teebird. Us kids loved it it was really cool. When I got my drivers license a few years later I drove it some and it was amazing to drive.

[normanhumphrey]

Awesome historical video on a great iconic car. Thanks for putting this together.

[davidpayne]

WE owned a 61 convertible. With the top down there was almost no trunk space. The car had miniature ball joints that had to be replaced, but it was great fun in the summer