1960 Ford Thunderbird convertible
The 1960 Ford Thunderbird was the third and final year of the second generation “square birds” which replaced the first generation two-seater Thunderbird the sales of which Ford Motor Company executives believed were held back by only having seating for two. When introduced in 1958, the new four-seat Thunderbird was the first Ford built using unibody construction (no separate chassis).
Ford executives were correct about enlarging the new Thunderbird as it won the Motor Trend Car of the Year award and sales increased each model year. In 1958 total Thunderbird sales totaled nearly 38,000 in just nine months of production. Sales shot up to nearly 67,500 units, and in 1960, Ford sold 92,800 Thunderbirds, which included 11,800 convertibles like this one shown at the "Autos of Alamo" car show.
The 1960 Thunderbird is easily identified from the rear by its triple taillights
352-cubic inch V-8 engine developed 300 horsepower from the factory
The 1960 Thunderbird was equipped with bucket front seats and a console
The car shown at Alamo was equipped with optional Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels
The convertible top eliminated much of the trunk room
All photos by the author
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