A Century of Cars: 39. Solido 1961 Ford Thunderbird Cabriolet

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The Thunderbird was redesigned for 1961 with sleeker styling that gave the car a distinctively bullet-like appearance. A new engine, the 390 cu in (6.4 L) FE V8, was the standard and only engine initially offered in the Thunderbird. The V8 produced 300 horsepower (220 kW) and was mated to a 3-speed automatic transmission. The new Thunderbird was immediately well received with 73,051 sold for 1961.

The car was 1961's Indianapolis 500 pace car and was featured prominently in US President John F. Kennedy's inaugural parade, who appointed Ford executive Robert McNamara as Secretary of Defense. It also benefitted from product placement, notably on the popular television series 77 Sunset Strip.
 		    
A Century of Cars: 39. Solido 1961 Ford Thunderbird Cabriolet A Century of Cars: 39. Solido 1961 Ford Thunderbird Cabriolet A Century of Cars: 39. Solido 1961 Ford Thunderbird Cabriolet    
A Century of Cars: 39. Solido 1961 Ford Thunderbird Cabriolet A Century of Cars: 39. Solido 1961 Ford Thunderbird Cabriolet A Century of Cars: 39. Solido 1961 Ford Thunderbird Cabriolet    
A Century of Cars: 39. Solido 1961 Ford Thunderbird Cabriolet A Century of Cars: 39. Solido 1961 Ford Thunderbird Cabriolet A Century of Cars: 39. Solido 1961 Ford Thunderbird Cabriolet    
         
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