Shipping and import duties made it difficult for that Scandinavian buyer. However, that commentary did not stop admirers from Norway - and one from Pennsylvania who spotted the car on eBay – wanting to purchase it. This was in distinct contrast to show awards and numerous “thumbs up” I received while I owned the vehicle. When I originally posted the car for sale and made reference to the car on the cover of Hemmings Great American Cars of the ‘60s 2001 Calendar, I received nothing but “ridicule” for desecrating the classic look (some thought the original landau bars were “add ons!”). With American Racing wheels and dual exhausts behind the rear wheels, the appearance was anything but docile. That’s an American eagle in the rear windowĪll of these “touches” contribute to an individual but stylized look. A Thunderbird theme - including a tribute to our troops with the American Eagle on the back window - and a real Eskimo thunderbird on the trunk with functioning Unity brand spotlights, make it unique.
Modifications included Pertronix ignition, custom exhaust, black-out powder-coated grille, two-tone paint and pinstriping.
Initially a docile 42,000-mile, one-owner car purchased in 1998, this original 1968 Magnolia Yellow Ford Thunderbird 429 landau coupe underwent a transformation to become a “ Bad Bird.” I put on a little more than 18,000 miles in 16 years that I owned the car. The next owner seemed quite happy with changes made to this ’68 Thunderbird | Keith Wahl photos
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