The Sports Roadster was offered once again in 1963 with the addition of a sculptured body side feature line, a slightly revised grille, restyled taillights, new side trim and wheel covers. The effect gave the car a sporty, but laid-back look that set it apart from all others in the prestige car niche. A smooth fit was accomplished by seatbacks that recessed into the tonneau.

It produces 395 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. A 5.0-liter Coyote is a perfect candidate. Thanks to that, borrowing Mustang’s powertrain is the most likely outcome. The tonneau completely covered the rear seats and raised the deck of the car to meet flush with the tops of the front bucket seats. According to the latest reports, the Ford Thunderbird 2023 will share underpinnings with Mustang. In 1962, the big news for Thunderbird enthusiasts was the Sports Roadster, which featured a large, fiberglass tonneau cover that changed the convertible 'Bird from a four-place to a two-place car. Inspired by a decade that was rapidly moving forward, the projectile-shaped cars were dubbed 'Bullet Birds' and also were referred to as 'Rocket Birds.' The cars expressed a futuristic look with smooth, aerodynamic lines and full-length body sculpturing. The Thunderbirds of the early 1960s were a radical departure from the Square Birds.

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