John R. Lewis

Ford Thunderbird “Unique In All The World”

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If you like Ford Thunderbirds and antique cars in general you might enjoy this podcast. We’ll talk mostly about Thunderbirds, but also antique cars overall. Topics will vary but should always be interesting. Come on and join us!

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John R. Lewis

Episodes

1990 Birthday Edition “Super Coupe” 15.05.2023 5:58

Discussion of the second edition of the 11th generation of T-Bird The Super Bird.

1989 Super Coupe 1 Billion Dollar Design. 01.05.2023 7:19

New bird design for 1989. Motor Trend Car of the Year.

1988 Aero Bird V-6 has been improved. 04.03.2023 4:54

1988 Aero Bird the last model of the 10th generation.

1987 T-Bird! A new beak 26.02.2023 5:32

Discussion of new make over, but a good year for the Turbo.

1986 Aero Bird 5.0 Engine improvement. 29.01.2023 5:46

Not a big change for the bird for 1986, but the 5.0 engine did get some love.

1985 Aero Bird. 30th Anniversary Edition 23.01.2023 6:25

Review of 1985 model of the Aero Bird.

The 1984 Aero Bird 03.01.2023 7:17

Discussion of the different models being introduced for 1984.

1961-1963 Production Figures. What are those R and 9 code engines? 10.12.2022 14:20

1961-1963 Production Figures. Just facts and figures to help collectors. Please feel free to visit bluethunderinthehills.com for interesting T-Bird info.

1955-1960 Production Figures for Our Thunderbirds 24.10.2022 8:03

Simple data on how many Thunderbirds were built with certain engines, hardtops/convertibles, transmissions.

1983 Aero/Jelly Bean Bird…A sales success! 25.09.2022 6:07

Not only is the design fresh, it includes a Turbo model!

1981 Thunderbird- not much happening! 14.08.2022 4:46

1981 Thunderbird sales are slipping.

The 1980 Ford Thunderbird “Box Birds” 24.07.2022 8:20

This is the 25th Anniversary Edition Model. Designers from the past are brought back on the design team.

1979 Thunderbird…Last of the Torino Birds! 04.07.2022 5:59

This is the 24th year of T-Bird and the third year of production for the” Torino Bird”

1978 Thunderbird…Another record breaker! 12.06.2022 3:53

1978 Thunderbird New models and Ford’s 75th year of making cars.

1977 Torino Birds- A run away sales success! 10.04.2022 6:21

This T-Bird revives the Marquee! Find out why!

1975 Big Bird….20th Anniversary of the Thunderbird 28.03.2022 4:37

General Discussion of options and growth of the Thunderbird.

1976 Big Bird. Lipstick Red! 28.03.2022 7:00

1976 Big Bird last of the 7th Generation. Special Editions and paint are key.

The 1974 Big Bird…The Luxury Continues! 13.03.2022 4:38

General Discussion of some of the new options.

The 1973 Big Birds 06.03.2022 5:15

Continuation of talking about the 7th Generation of Thunderbirds. The biggest T-Birds ever built.

1972 Big Bird “ Bigger is Better” 27.02.2022 6:15

The new 1972 T-Bird shares The new Mark IV sheet metal.

The last of the Beaked Birds! 20.02.2022 6:39

1971, Mr. Bunkie Knudsen is gone.

1970 Ford Thunderbird “The Bunkie/Beaked Birds” 12.02.2022 10:34

This podcast covers the influence of Bunkie Knudsen on the design of of the 1970 Thunderbird. Really a very interesting background to this bird!

1969 Thunderbirds “Glamor Birds” 06.02.2022 4:09

Discussion of the changes for the 1969 Thunderbirds. The third model in the Fifth Generation of T-Birds.

1968 Glamour Birds “Fiber Optics” 30.01.2022 5:30

1968 Is a transition year for the fifth generation. There are some interesting options, but bigger changes are coming.

The 1967 Thunderbirds “The Glamor Birds” 23.01.2022 13:47

The Glamor Birds, the Fifth Generation of T-Birds. New engineering and a new introduction of a target audience. This is the first 4 door Thunderbirds. Don’t forget to checkout bluethunderinthehills.com