The exterior is finished in bold Monte Carlo red accented by glittering chromework and the gorgeous wire wheels with wide whitewall tires. This example features power steering, power brakes, Swing-Away steering wheel, power windows, power seat, power top, fender skirts, and later roadster kit accessories that makes the already sleek body even more so. After the fist generation the T-bird became more of a luxury tourer and thus could be equipped with plenty of options from the factory.
V8 engine mated to the smooth Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission. It's jet age styling will forever remain fresh and stylish, sporty and elegant. Known as the “Bullet Bird” because of it's bullet shaped silhouette, this design in loved by many enthusiasts to this day.
V8 Engine - Cruise-O-Matic Transmission - Power Steering - Power Brakes - Power Windows - Power Seat - Power Top - Factory Air Conditioning - Chromed Wire Wheels - Fender Skirts - White Interior - Finished in Monte Carlo Redīy far, the sleekest of all the Thunderbirds is the third generation.