At a stroke, Triumph had created a model that gave birth to a whole retro movement, with increasing numbers of manufacturers revisiting old models, or in some cases, creating new models in an older style. What needed to happen, of course, was that the model would sell well to riders who had never sat astride a 60s British bike and that is what started to happen in ever-increasing numbers. Vtg Funmate Go-Car Ford Thunderbird & Torino ,4 Mustangs 70s Excellent W Launch Vehicle Type: Car Vehicle Make: Ford Model: Maverick Material: Plastic UPC. Anyone who was familiar with the original Bonneville of the 60s immediately felt as if they had been transported back a few decades, and as such, the model sold as well on nostalgia as much as the quality of the ride, which was also impressively modern. Ford ultimately produced 318,140 1977 Ford Thunderbirds, and you can still find one on classic car sales sites and auction sites. Introducing a completely new Thunderbird for 1977. But more important than any of that was the completely authentic feel of the new model. The 1977 Ford Thunderbird was known for its spacious comfort and smooth performance that defined 1970s luxury vehicles. After six years, the engine was enlarged to 865cc and 66 horsepower.

This Thunderbird has all the right ingredients for a fully immersive 1977 experience, including soft brown velour seating, a landau roof and that all-important 8-track stereo head unit. Still studio image of a blue 2021 Triumph Bonneville T120 facing left against a white background.ĭisplacement of the new Bonneville was 790cc, with a power output of 62 horsepower. Welcome aboard today’s Pick of the Day, a 1977 Ford Thunderbird listed by a private seller in Colonial Heights, Virginia, on.

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