Ford introduced their third generation Thunderbird in 1961 and were quickly given the nickname 'Bullet Bird.' The cars nickname evolved from its pointed nose, a very symmetrical shape, big round taillights inspired by a jet engine, modest fins, and projectile inspired lines. The new and much sleeker styling reflected the era in which it was hatched; the early 1960s was the Space Age.
The Sports Roadster was a limited production version of the convertible which added Kelsey-Hayes designed chrome wire wheels, bucket seats and a passenger side grab bar to the front dashboard. The most striking addition to the Sports Roadster was a fiberglass tonneau cover that covered the rear seat, giving it the streamlined two-seater racer look purists loved, but removable to make it a four-passenger car. Its bucket seats featured large headrests, and in combination with the cockpit styling of the dashboard, it gave a futuristic sense of in-flight performance that was part of its charm. Under the hood was a 352 cubic-inch V8 that produced an impressive 300 horsepower.
The Franklin Mint model is finished in Sahara Rose color with black interior. Model is from 1989 year - series Classic Cars of the 60's.
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| Fiberglas tonneau cover |
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| Big round taillights |
| Manufacturer: | Franklin Mint |
| Scale: | 1/43 |
| Year of Production: | 1987 |
| Part Number: | PW33 |
| Material: | DieCast |
| Rating: | 6/10 |
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