The standard engine under the 1969 Thunderbird’s long hood was a 429-cubic-inch “Thunder Jet” V8. Shouldered fenders added a sense of substance. The finely-tined wheel covers continued the prestige theme. Hidden headlights were a surefire deluxe connotation.

The extra pointed detailing is unexpected and really quite nice. It did much to validate your purchase of a premium vehicle, affirming you in front… Outside, this Landau had much vinyl grain and ornamentation Thunderbird dashboards could look quite rich-looking. Plank-like wood-toned trim underscored the luxury message on the doors. The seats were puffed-up with cushioning. This configuration was shared by the Lincoln Continental, and it distinguished this Ford with a classy style.įull-sized US edans typically had bench seats, but this Thunderbird had an beefy center console that separated the front seats.įind a 1969 Thunderbird with BestRide’s local search. The suicide doors are a main attraction here. This pre-’70s Thunderbird shows us what we’d get if we were shopping for a top-tier car back then.įollowing our look at a Thunderbird in the TV show “CHiPs” comes this streetside Thunderbird Landau four-door sedan.

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