Was asked today why I enjoy driving my TBird...

[TBird1stLuv]

I often get compliments when I stop somewhere (I am sure we all experience this from time to time). However, a person asked me today why aside from the sleek look of the car why I enjoy motoring about in my TBird? I had to contemplate this for a few seconds and then replied "I feel empowered when I drive my TBird". I try to get to the mall to walk daily in the AM. It gets quite depressing sometimes that I am passed and then passed again by most people (even by those spry 70+ walkers)! Parkinson's kicks my butt most days and I struggle with the physical limitations it imposes upon me at age 52. I feel older than I should most of the time but when I open that garage door and slide inside my TBird, something wonderful happens... I can keep up with the average person on the road and sometimes even go a little faster (wink, wink). Also, I have been using my recent acquisition as a means to spend some one on one time with each of my kids. I am investing today in sweet memories for the future and for that I feel blessed.

So share with me, what keeps you driving that incredible TBird parked in your garage?

[007Cruiser]

That person has obviously never driven one. I just always feel happy behind the wheel. Way less expensive than therapy.

[snowbird]

I think you said it all Lynne so enjoy that beautiful ride . Really nice to have met you as well .

[wcoates]

Lynne so glad you like the Bird. Anytime with just me and spouse is wunnerful. Have driven through three states for bread and milk (down Ohio Rte 11, through the WV panhandle and back through Pa) just cause it's fun.

you hit on one on one time with the children. have to say it was in a different two seat convertible but Dad let each kiddie pick a destination of their choice that required at least two (sometimes three) nights out in a motel. Best time EVER one on one. Get the kids attention, a map (guess a GPS in today's world), change the oil in the Bird and get goin'.

[steelblue5505]

Ford's very own slogan that was used in the 1955 Thunderbird booklet says it all for me. "A Smile In Every Mile"

[MikeB6]

Lynne - I understand your comment about Parkinson's. I have Cervical Dystonia, which thankfully is going into remission (a rare occurrence according to my neurologist) and I am cutting back on and eliminating some of the drugs (many of them which were developed for Parkinson's) I have been taking to manage the symptoms. All that is to say that I am able to enjoy driving again, and driving my Thunderbird just makes me feel better! Some might call that the "placebo effect" - not a problem for me, anything that makes me feel more like my old self is okay in my book. I also relate to feeling older than I actually am. This is hopefully turning around, and being able to drive the T-Bird has helped with this. It's the first V-8 engined car I've ever owned, and certainly the one with the most luxury features (even more than my old BMW Z3). My family thinks that it's the first car that I've ever owned that really suits me. (I've owned all sorts of cars, mostly small, economical ones, from a Fiat 850 Spider to a Smart ForTwo coupe.) I do enjoy being able to pass a slower car in a fraction of the time that those little cars required. Most of all, I like to look at it for a minute before I close the garage door. We're planning on a drive from the S.F. area where we live, to San Diego in September. I think we'll leave the hardtop in the garage! I love the one on one time with the children idea as well, I'm looking forward to that. Happy motoring to you!

[Gobird]

Besides the friends I have made over the past 16 years of ownership. I know I'm not driving something everyone else has to drive. One of these recent days I was at the local AMVETS and a guy at the bar ask, Who owns the T-Bird in the parking lot, same thing happens at the VFW. I replied to both, I am. That's besides the looks I get when just driving it on the road.

[hippy_mailman]

as a relatively new owner of even my first convertible ever I just like the openness of it . and the extras from it being a bird add to the mix. for instance I was driving home and I see this cherried out 65ish chev pick-up sweet looking ride maybe $25k+ all I can think is how nice of a ride it is then I get the thumbs up from that driver even before I thumbs up him. yeah that feeling

[RustyFrye]

I enjoy how many people express their appreciation for the TBird by giving the 'you're number 1' sign. At least I think that's the finger they are showing...

[Quickdraw]

I enjoy how many people express their appreciation for the TBird by giving the 'you're number 1' sign. At least I think that's the finger they are showing...

I think that's probably notbecause WHAT you drive, but HOW you drive...

[TBird1stLuv]

snowbird: It was great meeting you both and I love the new hardtop! I agree with all of the comments above! Thanks for sharing why you love driving your TBird with me. 007Cruiser : So way less expensive than therapy


Quickdraw Just saw your comment to RustyFrye!

[007Cruiser]

Had mine out this morning. Teenage boy looked at it with a puzzled expression. Love it when you get the stares.

[EllisonCal]

I read all the posts and agree with the comments. I thought about something else, there are so many SUVs out there. Then there are all the similar looking mid sized Hondas, Toyotas, Fusions, and Chevys. The Thunderbird, even though it isn't a Ferrari or a Maserati, stands apart as a two seater. It says this is not a grocery getter, no child seats in this one, it says this car is Me. It was bought for me to enjoy, not to do chores, or load up with tools and boxes. It is anything but an appliance to get people from place to place. It is also rare, not like the hundreds of thousands of other vehicles out there.

[RBIRD]

Amen, Brother Cal!

[TBird1stLuv]

Could not have said it better than that Cal! Spot on!!!