![]() Its styling was sleeker its design was a far cry from the previous Thunderbird with curvaceous lines, tail lamps, a dramatic and distinct nose, and jet-link fins. The side glass and windshield were very similar in size and shape and both featured dash designs that swept around into the door panels. Both cars had 'dual unit' body structures using separate front and rear sections that were welded together at the cowl. Both the Thunderbird and the Continental had many elements in common, shared the same platform in production, and were built on the same assembly line in Wixom, Michigan. 'We wanted to keep it very youthful, and that meant aircraft and missile-like shapes,' Boyer once recalled. ![]() Engel's design for the 1961 Thunderbird was adapted to four doors to become the 1961 Lincoln Continental, while Boyer's rocket-inspired model was chosen as the new Thunderbird. Engel's career included tutelage under Harley Earl and later the role of the chief stylist at Chrysler Corporation. ![]() ![]() Two designs had been considered for the new Thunderbird - one by body-engineer Bill Boyer and the other by Elwood Engle. Long Island, NY 11780 (O)63 (C)51 Skype: webeautos (F)6- Contact Michael Runnalls at 63 or for more information.The third-generation Thunderbird was known as the 'Bullet Birds' and they wore a design by Boll Boyer. Keep in Touch, Michael Runnalls Specialty Car Marketing & Media WeBe Autos Ltd. Please visit our website for more details. Let us showcase and sell your specialty car. We offer Professional Photography, HD Movies, and Staging that Sells Cars. 1961 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop For SaleOriginal 390ci V8 Engine With Headers Original Automatic TransmissionPower Steering Power BrakesNice White Wall TiresDesert Gold With A Black InteriorVery Nice Super Straight Body Power Windows Work Great Interior Is Completely Redone And Even Smells NewBeautiful New Door Panels And SillsLegendary Swing Away Steering Wheel New Front And Back Seats With Seat Belts All AroundDash Was Just ReplacedLeft Side Ignition Key Hole Working AM Radio New Center ConsoleNew Carpet Nice Package Tray Original Headliner ALL the Interior Lights WorkInterior Hood ReleaseRecent Work Totals $15kJust Completed In 2023:5 New Whitewall TiresFull Engine Tune UpProfessionally Re-Chromed Original Rear Bumper, Bumper Q's And Front Bumper Push BarProfessionally Restored The Original Speaker And RadioRust Proofed Interior Floor And Trunk FloorNew Interior And Trunk Carpet InstalledNew Parts And Repairs In 2020: Oil Pan, Oil Pan Gasket, And Oil Pump All ReplacedTransmission Pan, Transmission Filter, And Fluid All ReplacedFront Driveshaft Seal/Transmission Seal Replaced Water Pump ReplacedDrive Belt And Power Steering Belt Replaced Gas Tank Was Dropped To Repair A Breather TubeFront Strut Rod Bushings ReplacedVarious Weather-Stripping/Seals Replaced Work Done In 2018: Carburetor Replaced With A New Holly 4-Barrel UnitEntire Exhaust System Replaced And Custom Fabricated From The Manifolds BackKooks Headers And Flowmaster Super 44 MufflersEntire Underbody Professionally Rust-ProofedSpark Plugs And Wires Were ReplacedGenerator Was Replaced With An Alternator Valve Cover Gaskets Were Replaced New Between 20:Electronic Fuel PumpGas TankNew Fuel LinesSeats Re-Upholstered To Original SpecsRuns and Drives Fantastic, Starts Right up and Has Always Been VERY Reliable For Sale By Owner Located In West Babylon, NYTake A At The Video On YouTube: Follow This Link To Over 170 High Resolution Photos: WeBe Autos Specializes in Marketing and Advertising Muscle, Classic, Vintage and Specialty Cars.
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