| Grex > Cars > #88: No More Fun Fun Fun - Ford Just Took the T-Bird Away |
| No More Fun Fun Fun - Ford Just Took the T-Bird Away | 
Jun 2 14:22 UTC 1996 |
According to a report in the _Detroit Free Press_ (June 1, 1996), Ford is considering dropping the Thunderbird after the 1999 model year, meaning another long-standing nameplate is doomed to die. Your thoughts about the imminent end of another automotive era.
| response 1 of 2: |
Jun 2 17:40 UTC 1996 |
Good Riddance. maybe. The Thunderbird has not been an exciting car since the 1957 model came out.
| response 2 of 2: |
Jun 6 19:02 UTC 1996 |
on the other hand, ford may decide to revive it fifteen years later. look at the aberration general motors is now calling the impala, after several years of non-production.