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    ThunderBirds Return ???????????

    Got this from Aron today. Sounds like something may be in the works.

    PS Our friend and fellow Tbirder, Glen Lewis, contacted Ford this year and asked them about the possiblility of the
    Thunderbird making it back into production, at some point in the near future. This is what they had to say:

    Dear Glen,

    Thank you for contacting Ford Motor Company. We appreciate the time you have taken to write us.

    The Thunderbird is a timeless classic, an important part of Ford Motor Company’s heritage, and this
    country's automotive history. At this time, we do not have an estimated date for when the new Thunderbird
    will be available at dealerships.

    The Ford Thunderbird will make its return as a concept car. The new concept car is an indication of where
    we’re headed with the Thunderbird when it goes back into production for the new millennium. It's also just
    one example of the exciting and dynamic new cars we plan to introduce in the future.

    Thank you for contacting Ford Motor Company.

    Sincerely,
    Norma
    Ford Motor Company
    Ford Marketing Program Headquarters
    Last edited by Gobird; Mar 16, 2012, 03:24 PM.
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    Re: New Bird ???????????

    Originally posted by Gobird View Post
    Got this from Aron today. Sounds like something may be in the works.

    PS Our friend and fellow Tbirder, Glen Lewis, contacted Ford this year and asked them about the possiblility of the
    Thunderbird making it back into production, at some point in the near future. This is what they had to say:

    Dear Glen,

    Thank you for contacting Ford Motor Company. We appreciate the time you have taken to write us.

    The Thunderbird is a timeless classic, an important part of Ford Motor Company’s heritage, and this
    country's automotive history. At this time, we do not have an estimated date for when the new Thunderbird
    will be available at dealerships.

    The Ford Thunderbird will make its return as a concept car. The new concept car is an indication of where
    we’re headed with the Thunderbird when it goes back into production for the new millennium. It's also just
    one example of the exciting and dynamic new cars we plan to introduce in the future.

    Thank you for contacting Ford Motor Company.

    Sincerely,
    Norma
    Ford Motor Company
    Ford Marketing Program Headquarters
    The strange thing about this letter is the part "when it goes back into production for the new millennium." Taking this literally, I expect there to be a good chance there will be a 3001 model??

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    • #3
      Re: New Bird ???????????

      Mark, I don't read it that way. I'm thinking 4/5 years down the road but it's hard to say at this point.
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      • #4
        Re: New Bird ???????????

        Spence, that would be fabulous - I sincerely hope the Thunderbird returns.

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        • #5
          Re: New Bird ???????????

          I agree with Mark...it almost sounds like a canned letter from Ford's file when they were about to release the Bird we have.

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          • #6
            Re: New Bird ???????????

            Jim, Could be but you never know what Ford has up it's sleeve. I can't believe they would let the name die. It may not be what some here want to see but it will be what the public likes and what will sell.
            They are Here. Scotty, beam me up!
            IT'S 5 O'CLOCK SOMEWHERE
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            • #7
              Re: ThunderBirds Return ???????????

              I hope it means more Birds in our future (in whatever form they come in), but if Ford was really serious about it, I would hope they'd have someone pen a better letter than that.

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              • #8
                Re: New Bird ???????????

                Hope they don't wait as long as before.I hope to make the next millennium standing on this side of the grass
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                • #9
                  Re: ThunderBirds Return ???????????

                  Reads like a reworked form letter written in 1999.

                  HKS

                  Originally posted by Gobird View Post
                  Got this from Aron today. Sounds like something may be in the works.

                  PS Our friend and fellow Tbirder, Glen Lewis, contacted Ford this year and asked them about the possiblility of the
                  Thunderbird making it back into production, at some point in the near future. This is what they had to say:

                  Dear Glen,

                  Thank you for contacting Ford Motor Company. We appreciate the time you have taken to write us.

                  The Thunderbird is a timeless classic, an important part of Ford Motor Company’s heritage, and this
                  country's automotive history. At this time, we do not have an estimated date for when the new Thunderbird
                  will be available at dealerships.

                  The Ford Thunderbird will make its return as a concept car. The new concept car is an indication of where
                  we’re headed with the Thunderbird when it goes back into production for the new millennium. It's also just
                  one example of the exciting and dynamic new cars we plan to introduce in the future.

                  Thank you for contacting Ford Motor Company.

                  Sincerely,
                  Norma
                  Ford Motor Company
                  Ford Marketing Program Headquarters
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                  • #10
                    Re: ThunderBirds Return ???????????

                    I have driven new Birds since 1994. I have always felt Ford would not let this nameplate die. All we can do is hope for something in the coming years.
                    They are Here. Scotty, beam me up!
                    IT'S 5 O'CLOCK SOMEWHERE
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                    • #11
                      Re: ThunderBirds Return ???????????

                      .....that ship has already sailed.....

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                      • #12
                        Re: ThunderBirds Return ???????????

                        I am certainly no economist, but everything seems to go in cycles, and I really believe that an upswing in the "niche" market for autos will come back which would mean automakers are already planning for that. So I will remain an optimist that a 2 door retractable roof Tbird is somewhere in the plans.....

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                        • #13
                          Re: ThunderBirds Return ???????????

                          Originally posted by 02bluebird View Post
                          I am certainly no economist, but everything seems to go in cycles, and I really believe that an upswing in the "niche" market for autos will come back which would mean automakers are already planning for that. So I will remain an optimist that a 2 door retractable roof Tbird is somewhere in the plans.....
                          Your mouth to God's ear, Mark!

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                          • #14
                            Re: ThunderBirds Return ???????????

                            Originally posted by 02bluebird View Post
                            I am certainly no economist, but everything seems to go in cycles, and I really believe that an upswing in the "niche" market for autos will come back which would mean automakers are already planning for that. So I will remain an optimist that a 2 door retractable roof Tbird is somewhere in the plans.....

                            I saw concept pictures of it recently (January '12 I believe), but cannot locate them now.
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                            • #15
                              Re: ThunderBirds Return ???????????

                              Originally posted by LOP View Post
                              I saw concept pictures of it recently (January '12 I believe), but cannot locate them now.

                              Found it...ok it is just an aritists concept with no link to Ford that I know of.

                              http://forums.motortrend.com/70/8244...ign/index.html
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