Jessica Spoto

The 1961 Ford Thunderbird is one of many classic cars that are cherished today. The 1961 Ford Thunderbird is also known as the “Bullet Bird.” The nickname “Bullet Bird” is inspired by its shape. The Thunderbird is also shortened to the T-Bird. The design is influenced by the space age; this classic has fins and tail lights that depict what the space-age concept was. It comes in a convertible and a hardtop! This car was the third-generation Thunderbird created by Ford.

The Thunderbird came with advanced technology for the 60s such as power brakes and steering. Another piece of technology that was incorporated within this car was Cruise-O-Matic transmission.The original price for the car was $4,450 to $5,550. Now, the estimated price to buy a 1961 Thunderbird ranges from $28,900 for top, excellent condition, to more of the lower end and only in fair condition to $5,900.

This car has a pretty cool history in American culture. Guess what was a pace car for the Indianapolis 500 at one time. You guessed it: the 1961 Thunderbird. This car was also in an inaugural procession! Guess who. John F. Kennedy’s inaugural procession! Cool, right?

This car has so many different unique elements to it! The 1961 Thunderbird is definitely one of the many amazing classic cars!