72Chero
03-07-2008, 01:58 PM
Years 1972-1979
Body Styles 2-door coupe
Engines 302 (77-79); 351 (77-79); 400 (77-78); 429 (72-73); 460(72-76)
In the 1970's, the Thunderbird put even more distance between itself and it's early sport-coupe image. The emphasis was now on appearance and luxury, two things the '72-'76 Thunderbird offered in abundance. Cushy overstuffed seats, thick carpets, leather upholstery, and a long list of options greeted Thunderbird shoppers. In fact, there were very few differences between a well-equipped Thunderbird and a Lincoln Mark IV, which shared the same platform and most of the sheet metal. The most collectable of this generation are the rare 20th Anniversary Silver and Copper Luxury Editions.
In 1977, Thunderbird was downsized to the LTD II (formerly Torino) platform, but retained most of the luxurious amenities of previous models. The 460 big-block engine was gone, but buyers now had the choice between the 302, 351, and 400 V8's. A "Sports Appearance Group" option was available, and T-tops were available starting in 1978. 1979 was the final year for this platform, and later Thunderbirds shared very little with the gaudy, over-the-top 70's models.
Body Styles 2-door coupe
Engines 302 (77-79); 351 (77-79); 400 (77-78); 429 (72-73); 460(72-76)
In the 1970's, the Thunderbird put even more distance between itself and it's early sport-coupe image. The emphasis was now on appearance and luxury, two things the '72-'76 Thunderbird offered in abundance. Cushy overstuffed seats, thick carpets, leather upholstery, and a long list of options greeted Thunderbird shoppers. In fact, there were very few differences between a well-equipped Thunderbird and a Lincoln Mark IV, which shared the same platform and most of the sheet metal. The most collectable of this generation are the rare 20th Anniversary Silver and Copper Luxury Editions.
In 1977, Thunderbird was downsized to the LTD II (formerly Torino) platform, but retained most of the luxurious amenities of previous models. The 460 big-block engine was gone, but buyers now had the choice between the 302, 351, and 400 V8's. A "Sports Appearance Group" option was available, and T-tops were available starting in 1978. 1979 was the final year for this platform, and later Thunderbirds shared very little with the gaudy, over-the-top 70's models.