Another Video just SLAPPED together. I love how there talking about the 55 Thunderbird but the Video there Showing is a 1957 Tbird. All most ppl care about is the like button. Let’s not worry about the Context of the video, Most of the older ppl who knew about these car are long gone. And we are slowly leaving but here is 1 that is still around. It’s Sickening on how much you got wrong on 1 of the MOST Beloved Automotive Nameplates that ever existed.
I've always been a huge fan of the Thunderbird. While there are some inaccuracies in this video (such as showing some Mercury Cougars as examples of Thunderbirds in the 10th generations), it's better than many I have seen. It just needs a bit more research and fact verification. I currently own examples from the 4th, 8th, 10th and 11th generations. While I agree that the 8th generation was not very successful, I disagree on the reason. I did not find the styling boring or unattractive then, and I still don't Much of the reason for the sales decline lies in the recession in the United States during those years. Interest rates on new cars were in the range of 20%, which certainly limited sales. Styling is subjective. You call the 9th generation (Aerobird) magnificent. I found it very unappealing, so much so, in fact, that I gave up Thunderbirds and bought Firebirds until the 10th generation, which ,to me, was beautiful and certainly very well made. The main reason for limited sales of the 11th generation was the unconscionable markups by the dealer network. The premium version of the car (at least in 2004) was around $43k, but many dealers charged "premiums" of up to $30k. Another issue, at least for me, was the Jaguar derived powerplant. Although Jaguars are certainly styling successes, they never had a favorable reputation for reliability. The Retrobird is also plagued by mechanical gremlins. I have spent quite a bit of money maintaining mine. Ford could have solved this issue by using their 4.6L V-8. Anyway, it was great to see another video on what I consider an iconic nameplate. While I would love to see it return, I can only hope it wouldn't come back as yet another tarted up commercial vehicle (SUV), like the current Mustang Mach-E. While I think the Mach-E may be a great effort, it certainly tarnishes the image of the Mustang as a sporty coupe/convertible.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the Ford Thunderbird history. Your insights into the inaccuracies and economic factors affecting certain generations are appreciated. It's interesting to hear your personal experiences with different models. Your observations on the 11th generation's challenges, like dealer markups and concerns about the Jaguar-derived powerplant, highlight real issues enthusiasts faced. Your idea of using Ford's 4.6L V-8 is a practical suggestion for addressing reliability concerns. Your closing remarks about hoping for the Thunderbird's return while preserving its heritage resonate with many enthusiasts. Thanks for adding depth to the conversation about this iconic nameplate.
This isn’t just an A.I. voice, the verbal content itself, i.e., the “text”, is itself also an obvious A.I. product. It sounds like what one would get by asking Chat GPT “What is the history of the Ford Thunderbird?” There’s a “stilted” quality to the presentation, or “layout”, of the information that betrays its non-human source.
There’s also the fact that the images are presented in random order without any connection to what the voice is talking about at any given time - it’s just a bunch of various images of Thunderbirds “thrown together”.
I would not really say that the T-bird and Mustang were competitors to each other... nor do they look similar. Totally different cars and different classic cars and the T-bird was twice as much
@wisddom 1983 Thunderbird could've been inspired by the Taurus, as the final rendering for the Taurus and Sable was completed in 83 according to online sources! It's debut was held back to 1985 due to quality issues Ford was high on at the time! But yes I totally see the look being from the Taurus, and Tempo at that time of the Thunderbirds
Another Video just SLAPPED together. I love how there talking about the 55 Thunderbird but the Video there Showing is a 1957 Tbird. All most ppl care about is the like button. Let’s not worry about the Context of the video, Most of the older ppl who knew about these car are long gone. And we are slowly leaving but here is 1 that is still around. It’s Sickening on how much you got wrong on 1 of the MOST Beloved Automotive Nameplates that ever existed.
Thanks for your feedback. We appreciate your passion for the Ford Thunderbird and apologize for any inaccuracies in the video.
i love everything Ford! the Thunderbird has always been gorgeous! please bring it back Ford!
Agreed! Ford's Thunderbird is a classic beauty. 🚗
55-57 Thunderbird is the most gorgeous Ford of all time. Followed by the 61-63. The 56-60 and 64-66 are nice too. I don’t like anything after 67
Not a fan of the AI voice or editing but great cars
I've always been a huge fan of the Thunderbird. While there are some inaccuracies in this video (such as showing some Mercury Cougars as examples of Thunderbirds in the 10th generations), it's better than many I have seen. It just needs a bit more research and fact verification. I currently own examples from the 4th, 8th, 10th and 11th generations. While I agree that the 8th generation was not very successful, I disagree on the reason. I did not find the styling boring or unattractive then, and I still don't Much of the reason for the sales decline lies in the recession in the United States during those years. Interest rates on new cars were in the range of 20%, which certainly limited sales. Styling is subjective. You call the 9th generation (Aerobird) magnificent. I found it very unappealing, so much so, in fact, that I gave up Thunderbirds and bought Firebirds until the 10th generation, which ,to me, was beautiful and certainly very well made. The main reason for limited sales of the 11th generation was the unconscionable markups by the dealer network. The premium version of the car (at least in 2004) was around $43k, but many dealers charged "premiums" of up to $30k. Another issue, at least for me, was the Jaguar derived powerplant. Although Jaguars are certainly styling successes, they never had a favorable reputation for reliability. The Retrobird is also plagued by mechanical gremlins. I have spent quite a bit of money maintaining mine. Ford could have solved this issue by using their 4.6L V-8. Anyway, it was great to see another video on what I consider an iconic nameplate. While I would love to see it return, I can only hope it wouldn't come back as yet another tarted up commercial vehicle (SUV), like the current Mustang Mach-E. While I think the Mach-E may be a great effort, it certainly tarnishes the image of the Mustang as a sporty coupe/convertible.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the Ford Thunderbird history. Your insights into the inaccuracies and economic factors affecting certain generations are appreciated. It's interesting to hear your personal experiences with different models.
Your observations on the 11th generation's challenges, like dealer markups and concerns about the Jaguar-derived powerplant, highlight real issues enthusiasts faced. Your idea of using Ford's 4.6L V-8 is a practical suggestion for addressing reliability concerns.
Your closing remarks about hoping for the Thunderbird's return while preserving its heritage resonate with many enthusiasts. Thanks for adding depth to the conversation about this iconic nameplate.
Drop the Metric Speak, we don't talk kilometers here
As a Thunderbird fan, I could not watch this. The AI trend has gotten unbearable. Down voted and didn't subscribe for that reason.
❤mashaallah ❤let's join Digital Islam ❤...
ok
The most magical name ever from Ford. They need to find a way to bring it back somehow
Agreed! Thunderbird is an iconic name. 🚗💨
Agreed with jamesford.. terrible representation
This isn’t just an A.I. voice, the verbal content itself, i.e., the “text”, is itself also an obvious A.I. product. It sounds like what one would get by asking Chat GPT “What is the history of the Ford Thunderbird?” There’s a “stilted” quality to the presentation, or “layout”, of the information that betrays its non-human source.
There’s also the fact that the images are presented in random order without any connection to what the voice is talking about at any given time - it’s just a bunch of various images of Thunderbirds “thrown together”.
It's time for a thunderbird revival (again)
Agreed! Bring back the Thunderbird! ⚡🚘
They won’t
It’s all SUVs and crossovers be lucky they even have the mustang still.
@@Blackinterceptor999 Reviving the Thunderbird is unlikely with the current SUV and crossover trend)
The best Ford ever ❤️
yes
I would not really say that the T-bird and Mustang were competitors to each other... nor do they look similar. Totally different cars and different classic cars and the T-bird was twice as much
FM radios were first introduced in 1963. The radio shown is not from a Thunderbird.
Where the 70 and 71 t-bird !!! ???
Ninth generation started in 1983 before the ford taurus came out in 1986, production started in 1985…the influence was the other way around.
Yes, you're right.
@wisddom 1983 Thunderbird could've been inspired by the Taurus, as the final rendering for the Taurus and Sable was completed in 83 according to online sources! It's debut was held back to 1985 due to quality issues Ford was high on at the time! But yes I totally see the look being from the Taurus, and Tempo at that time of the Thunderbirds
Ford Thunderbird 1959 is the best of the best in terms of design!
Certainly! ❤️
1963 is the best. That and ‘57