1971 Ford Thunderbird 2 Door Sports Roof 429 CI V8 Engine & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in West Suburbs of Chicago on 3-20-21.
We're looking at a 1971 Ford Thunderbird 2 Door with a Sports Roof in Gray Gold Metallic Paint. The car features the factory 429 CI V8 engine.
The car's Owner is Jim Dunham. Jim’s had this car since 2015. He shares he’s taken good care of this car, and hoping it can go to a good new home.
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@chuckhaugan4970 3 года назад

Cougars and T-Birds, with the sequential tail lights. When I was a boy, driving with my parents at night, I'd throw a fit to follow one of those cars just to see the sequential turn signals! It was that big of a deal to little, car crazy, kids.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Chuck, You're right, the sequential tail lights are cool. I still drive behind them waiting for them to turn :-) Lou

@dexm8846 3 года назад

You're right Chuck, back in the day before car seats we would stand up on our knees in the back seat to get a glimpse of those turn signals on a T-Bird. Our parents always alerted us and commented if we were following one.

@chuckhaugan4970 3 года назад

@@dexm8846 LOL! Yup. I never wore a seatbelt as a kid and either did my parents. Then a State law was passed and we tried but always forgot. Around 86 or 87, when I racked up a seatbelt ticket of $100 and a point to insurance, is when I learned..... Learned fast how insurance company arbitrary rates by age discrimination are worse than a ticket!!! My brother always leapt on me for a commute of cage match wrestling in the back of the Buick, on the way to hockey practice. Yup, it was a different time. It's amazing we all lived!

@dexm8846 3 года назад

@@chuckhaugan4970 Yes it was a different time. Me and my brothers were kids of the early to late 70's we play wrestled in the back too or of our parent's 68 Ford LTD 4 door. We were kids we live in a different world than today for sure.

@JONMEREDITH 3 года назад

Wonderful vehicle is correct! I had a '71 T-Bird in equal or better condition. Mine was burgundy with a black textured vinyl top and black interior. I raced a 396 '70 Chevelle and beat it! Yep, this was a great car matching this great video! Thanks Lou!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi JON, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

@gene978 3 года назад

I love these Cars that you NEVER Ever See. I was at the Atlantic City Convention Hall Auction Presidents weekend in 1988 and this Cream Puff Light Green with a White Interior comes crawling by my feet with a little old lady driving this Beauty that I never even seen 1 before. I stood there and cried as the car was sold at $3000 in Perfect condition. No one wanted it. Next Year I brought Money. Left with a ‘63 Lincoln in a very pale blue with 60K and perfect condition for $3500.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi gene978, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this Thunderbird :-) Sounds like you picked up a nice car too, Lou

@alanblanes2876 3 года назад

Hard to believe this is 50 years old this year. The materials have held up remarkably well.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Alan, Good point. Glad to share this one with you, Lou

@rhk45196308 3 года назад

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@randallsullivan3692 3 года назад

Something about sequential taillights that always brings a smile to my face!!!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Me too :-)

@scdevon 3 года назад

Everything works on this car. Those clocks are well made and can be serviced. Never toss one that doesn't work or put up with one that is inoperative. Nice Bird!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi scdevon, Thanks for sharing and glad you like this "Nice Bird!" :-) Hope you see many more cars on this RU-vid Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@sacooper802 3 года назад

at beginning of video I said...this car isnt worth showcasing and then as video moves along it totally gained my respect, nice car after all, should of known Lou knows what he's doing, he know how to pick hem for sure

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi soupercooper, Ahhhh...trust, a wonderful thing :-) Happy to read you enjoy this rarely seen car anymore, Lou

@jmj18462 3 года назад

Ah yes, "The Very Private World of Thunderbird"...I remember that type of car very well...a personal luxury car with the creature comforts a limousine, the power of a muscle car, and the understated elegance of a gentleman in a Harris tweed sportcoat, or Audrey Hepburn in a Givenchy dress! I also love the "Alligator grain" vinyl top, no doubt to match the gentleman's tasseled loafers, or the lady's handbag!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Jeffrey, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

@mark_osborne 3 года назад

Those 429's were great old engines !

@loucostabile 3 года назад

:-)

@russelladams6432 3 года назад

I don't mean to insult anyone at all but I always thought these were homely looking. Still an amazing car. So smooth and quiet. It would be great for long road trips. The hubcaps remind me of the old Toronados. That wrap around back seat is something else and I have always loved the sequential tailights on the Tbirds and Cougars. Thank you for sharing another nice ride with us Lou. Take care.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Russell, You're not offending me :-) You're welcome. Clearly this one is not for you :-( Hope you see many more cars on this RU-vid Channel you'll enjoy :-) Lou

@55points 3 года назад

Coffee on a rainy a.m. and a Thunderbird, a 1971 no less. I was a tenth grader then. We had a 1971 Ford sedan in a weird green color for a drivers training car. One of the girls swamped it when she met a semi coming around a corner on a country road. Took the edge and ran it down the side. I was in a different group thank goodness. My pal said she screamed "OH God, its a F***ing logging truck!" and swerved too fast for the teacher to do anything. 🤣 Thanks guys I had a good laugh remembering that. Poor girl got razzed in the hallways for a month or so. LOOK OUT ITS A LOGGING TRUCK!!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi 55points, Happy to share the AM coffee time with you. GREAT STORY on the Drivers Training Car :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou

@MisterMikeTexas 3 года назад

Now I need some coffee! Some coffee and donuts from Shipley's! Your story reminds me of the funny family story involving my older sister at 15 around 1970 or so. My brother (the oldest) was trying to teach her to drive. She was behind the wheel of his 69 Sportsroof Fairlane 500, backing out of our driveway. As utility pole across the street got closer, my brother yelled "Hit the brake!" She accidently hit the gas instead, and sideswiped the passenger door on the pole! 😂😂😂😂 Years later I backed into our neighbor's blue Ford Courier with my 78 Fairmont. When we notified him of my mishap, Dad brought up the pole incident involving my sister. Our neighbor laughed and joked "It runs in the family!" 😂😂

@55points 3 года назад

@@MisterMikeTexas well Michael, as they say.. poop happens.! Cheers!

@jonnietruth4083 3 года назад

I saw this car at a car show. This is an amazing car. This guy Drives past my house occasionally. It is a very nice car. The backseat is amazing

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi JONNIE, Happy to read you've seen this one in person :-) Lou

@josephconsoli4128 3 года назад

I never realized before, but it seems at this time Ford was trying to make their own "Eldorado" with the Thunderbird. The very early '70's saw cars like the Mustang and Cougar getting much larger, luxurious, and, to the dismay of many, rather bloated looking. This is a beautiful example of a rarely seen car with a very appealing color. I really like the view straight on from the rear. A very clean, elegant look.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Joseph, Happy to read the details you enjoy on the design of this car :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

@horaciovivanco 3 года назад

@@loucostabile I like Thunderburds and that is great

@markj2838 3 года назад

I also see a bit of Gm influence in this t bird as well.. cool looking Ford.

@themystichromecobraauthori9704 3 года назад

Actually, the Thunderbird was the vehicle that launched the personal luxury segment, especially after it gained a back seat for '58, and all those GM cars like the '62 Grand Prix, '63 Riviera, '66 Toronado, '67 Eldorado, and '70 Monte Carlo were the General's answer to the Tbird. With regard to the styling of this '71 Tbird, that's because it was the recipient of some GM influence. The 5th generation Tbird bowed for '67 with coke-bottle styling on its C-pillar, but a midcycle refresh was being planned for the '70 model year. In February '68, GM executive VP Bunkie Knudsen was brought over to FoMoCo and named president by Henry Ford II. Design changes for the Tbird's midcycle refresh were underway, and Mr. Knudsen influenced these styling changes. Prior to leaving GM, he was responsible for the styling of the '69 Grand Prix with its noticeable "beak." Eventually called the "Bunkie Beak" and lambasted by the automotive press at the time, the '70-71 Thunderbird and the '71-72 Ford sedans all showed similar front-end styling. After only 18 months at Ford, Bunkie Knudsen was fired by Henry Ford II for not getting along with certain key people, including Lee Iacocca, who was also eventually fired by Ford in '78. Aside from the Bunkie Beak, the '70-71 Thunderbird two-door hardtops also benefitted from Bunkie-influenced, sportier styling with the Pontiac-esque SportsRoof body style.

@TheArkDoc 3 года назад

You're right about this car being aimed upscale. The 67-9 and related 70-71 were heavy luxury barges because that's what buyers in the personal luxury car market wanted at the time. My mom and dad bought one off the car hauler in early 1970, and thought they were in tall cotton. I rode all over the USA in the backseat of that 70 (candy apple red and white) as a child, and added it to my collection 20 years ago--so I am biased. I love vintage birds and have had several of them (62, 64, 65, 66, 70, 77, 79). I think the 70-71 are the most unique T-birds produced. Some people don't like the beak--but I love it, and prefer the sleek roofline of the 70-71 to the 67-69. The 70-71s were great performers, handing better than the earlier generation of birds. Not sports cars, but sporty cruisers. My 66 is beautiful, but a total hog in the corners by comparison. My biggest complaint, other than the crap window motors for the rear windows, is how difficult the 70 is to see out of, especially to the rear and passenger side--My 1970s has this sloped roof line and no passenger side mirror--so.a 20 foot blindspot.

@dustymisfit5665 3 года назад

That was a really nice example. I have never seen one so nice and original.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Dusty, Happy to read you appreciate the condition of this car :-) Lou

@ricksidenstricker2144 2 года назад

Beautiful. Immaculate condition. This is not a year of T-bird you want to need parts for. I had a 70 with buckets and console. They all had column shift. And the 429 Thunderjet was standard. These cars are so under-appreciated. Basically a 4500 pound rocket. 480 ft lbs of torque gets you to jail time in under 18 seconds. Congratulations you have a mint rare time machine! Love it!

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi Rick, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge and glad this reminds you of your 1970 T Bird. Hope you see many more cars on this RU-vid Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@bannedheretic2971 3 года назад

Awesome T-bird! The clock and the power antenna both work, amazing. The rear seat looks like a loveseat from a New Orleans bordello 😘

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Thomas, High praise :-) You're right, the rear seat on this car is special, Lou

@bannedheretic2971 3 года назад

@@loucostabile yes, it was meant as a compliment. New Orleans used to have very plush brothels, or "bordellos" that were run by "madams". Crystal chandeliers, booze, and plush loveseats, like the back seat of that T-bird 🙄 But most "madams" preferred the color red, in various shades 😎

@blh7068 3 года назад

71 is a T bird year I at least dont hear much about. Beautiful car. Very unique, likely the only one of its kind at a show- and thats why I love cars like this.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi blh7068 71F-bird, Happy to read you "love cars like this" :-) Lou

@mikewarren6774 Год назад

I grew up in that car. My parents bought one brand new in 1971 and that car was pretty fast with that 429. Took a family vacation all over the country in 1972

@loucostabile Год назад

Hi Mike, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your family's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@robertortiz8540 3 года назад

I was 11 years old in 1971 but I'll tell you dough it's hard to believe with 67,000 miles the materials is still holding. I like this Gray Gold Metallic color they should bring these colors back Lou Costabile like always Thank You for posting.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Robert, Happy to read you enjoy the color of this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

@robgrear1142 2 года назад

While my Dad was buying our new 1971 Maverick, I remember looking inside a 1971 Thunderbird in the showroom. It was mesmerizing! I liked the “birdbeak” nose, while many others did not.

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Happy to share this "mesmerizing" car with you Rob :-)

@ocalakid55 Год назад

In May of 1970, My new bride had a 64' Dodge Dart rust bucket. When the leaf springs let go when we drove slowly over a speed bump in downtown Chicago, on a Friday evening and decided it wasn't worth getting it repaired. Saturday morning we drove over to Al Piemonte Ford in Melrose Illinois. We saw a beautiful 1970 or Thunderbird two-door sports roof on the used car lot. I was so impressed with that car until I open the door to get in, and then quickly got out. The interior of that car reeked of cigar smoke, and we were told that this had been Mr. Piemonte's personal car. As much as I loved the car, I couldn't breathe inside and we turned it down. From there I spotted a 1967 mustang convertible with only 32,000 miles and we purchased that. Gas at that time was selling for $.32 a gallon

@loucostabile Год назад

Hi Bill, 67 Mustang Convertible - NICE! Thanks for sharing, Lou

@thewilscott 3 года назад

You have an amazing ability to locate and video the most amazing vehicles. Thank you

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Will, Thank you for sharing you enjoy the selection of car I share on the Channel :-) I appreciate that. I like to think I find some unique cars and stories Viewers like you would enjoy. You're welcome, Lou

@ogdad1243 3 года назад

My father had a 78 Thunderbird I like this 1971 very nice Jim.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Mark, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@wilshiregreen5746 11 месяцев назад

It's amazing how time and aging seem to skip some cars. This T-Brird is absolutely beautiful.

@loucostabile 11 месяцев назад

Hi Wilshire, Cars have an amazing way of looking better with time. Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@jeffsnyder2051 3 года назад

I had a sweet 67 that i sure miss , Thanks Lou!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Jeff, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

@minuteman5369 3 года назад

Back in about 92 a buddy of mine had the exact same color car inside ,and out same roof, and motor. Talk about a boat ride smooth, and comfortable, and power for days on the expressway. It was a used car close to 200 thousand, and still ran great!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Minute Man, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Buddy's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

@ronsimpson7596 3 года назад

Unusual model, very baroque, clean machine, certainly reflects the 70’s, Mac tac on dash, much like LTD’s of the day, kicked up a notch! guess there was a market for these back in the day. Interesting time warp car Lou!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Ron, Happy to take you back to 1971 with this rare Bird :-) Thanks for viewing & sharing, Lou

@motorTranz 3 года назад

This car is a perfect example of an elegant and well executed design. Thanks Lou!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi motorTranz, High praise for this design :-) You're welcome, Lou

@RustyCar 3 года назад

An ever-so-classic 1970’s era car. The Thunderbird certainly had morphed form its 1950’s roots, and will continue to morph well into the 1980’s. Love the contoured rear seats that are reminiscent of the mid-60’s rear seats. Thanks Lou for a great presentation!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Rusty, Happy to read you enjoy this presentation :-) I agree, the rear seat is great, Lou

@themystichromecobraauthori9704 3 года назад

The Thunderbird's wraparound back seat was first introduced on the 4th generation (1964-1966) and lasted through the 5th generation (1967-1971). These unique back seats were introduced at a time when rear seat belts were still optional, and the two people sitting in the back would often sit sideways to face each other. Not really safe, especially in an accident. Ralph Nader's book "Unsafe at Any Speed" really changed the automotive industry's way of thinking. Collapsible steering columns, crumple zones, padded/energy-absorbing dashboards and front seatbacks, locking front seatbacks on two-door models, 3-point seatbelts, headrests (or head restraints), 5-mph bumpers, solid B-pillars on sedans, and the death of the convertible in the early '70s were all thanks to Nader's philosophy. I once owned a '65 Thunderbird Special Landau (Emberglo Metallic with Parchment vinyl roof), and its matching Parchment-with-Emberglo-colored interior with the wraparound back seat (and no rear seatbelts) always looked so elegant. I miss that car!

@christopherstimpson6540 3 года назад

I remember seeing these cars everywhere as a kid.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Christopher, Happy to read this car brings back memories from childhood :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

@TheGunfighter45acp 3 года назад

I've always loved those Sports Roof T-birds. They are smooth cruisers with plenty of power, too. Jim definitely has a nice one for all of us to enjoy. Thanks, Lou!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read you enjoy this "smooth cruiser" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

@MAKINGITAGAIN 3 года назад

Hi Lou! Thank you, for the great video! 1971 Ford Thunderbird reflects the powerful American spirit of that time when every car was proudly built in the USA!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Aelita, Happy to read you enjoy this video of this Thunderbird :-) Lou

@bruceh92 3 года назад

Nice T-Bird fellas, looks like a great summertime cruiser with power to spare. Thank you.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Bruce H., I agree, this is a great cruiser :-) You're welcome, Lou

@mattskustomkreations 3 года назад

The bad guys in the 1971 Bond film “Diamonds are Forever” drove a car much like this except it had the landau roof. The landau roof had no side rear windows, the wide B/C-pillar started immediately behind the front door windows.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Matt's Kustom Kreations, Thanks for sharing that movie trivia :-) Lou

@normmelanson9345 3 года назад

Another beautiful.Lou keep finding and showing them 👍

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Norm, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

@stevenikazy2943 3 года назад

This was a treat. T-Bird emblems on the vent louvers!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

HI Steve, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) That was a nice touch by Ford to add the T-Bird emblem on the vent. Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@stevenikazy2943 3 года назад

@@loucostabile Happy to do so. Also fascinated byT-birds with suicide doors. Keep the great content coming.

@themystichromecobraauthori9704 3 года назад

Totally awesome to see this rarely-seen paint color 50 years after the fact. Gray Gold Metallic was available on various Fords, Lincolns, and Mercurys for only two model years: 1971 and 1972. For the Thunderbird, that meant this paint color was available on the last model year of the outgoing 5th generation (1967-1971) and the first model year of the incoming 6th generation (1972-1976). This particular Tbird's matching Gray Gold interior is both stunning and amazing! I remember the lady that lived across the street from my childhood home had a 1972 Tbird in a similar color scheme as this '71 (Gray Gold Metallic with a brown vinyl top), except that hers had a Tobacco (brown) leather interior. I wish Ford would bring back that color, reformulated with clearcoat of course. Can you imagine how snazzy it would look on certain Ford/Lincoln vehicles that have crease lines or feature lines in their sheetmetal with that shimmering paint color? I'm a sucker for unusual paint colors. I'd buy one!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi The Mystichrome Cobra Authority, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this RU-vid Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@MisterMikeTexas 3 года назад

That nice Thunderbird shows FoMoCo wrote the book on personal luxury! Beautiful original example.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Michael, Happy to read you think this car is "nice" :-) Lou

@scdevon 3 года назад

Mercury Cougar XR7s were another great example of personal luxury from Ford especially the early years 1967-68.

@themystichromecobraauthori9704 3 года назад

Although based on a stretched Mustang chassis, the first Mercury Cougars from '67-70 were marketed as "the Gentleman's Mustang" because it could have all the same performance goodies under the hood but with a posher interior, and Mercurys in general were considered to be a step-up from Fords as mid-level luxury, while Lincolns were the ultimate luxurious expressions from FoMoCo. Yes, Ford wrote the book on personal luxury, and it all started with the '55 Tbird two-seater and became more practical from '58 onwards with the addition of a back seat. Aside from Tbirds, FoMoCo vehicles that could be labeled as "personal luxury" were the '74-76 Ford Elite, '74-97 Mercury Cougar (as it became based on the Tbird), and the Lincoln Marks II through VIII. Even the first Mustang was billed as "the poor man's Thunderbird" when optioned out with all the creature comforts that were available at the time.

@dirtyedna 3 года назад

Love these..wish it had the rare sunroof and hi-back bucket seats/console. But this one is a very nice example anyone would love to own !

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi dirtyedna, Happy to read you "Love these" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

@blackscotydog 3 года назад

Just eats the road up!! That was great!. Nice bird.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi blackscotydog, Happy to read you enjoy the dialogue & the bird too :-) Lou

@kbVACArestatecarsnrvs 2 года назад

The year is wonderful, the color combo is perfect, the vinyl top is like alligator looking, the condition is outstanding, clean 429, all original like I prefer any day of the week, and the clock even works! What a gem! I had a '65 Lou, and the back seats were curved as well in those years (64, 65, 66) and probably until 72? If he ever wants to sell it, tell him to look me up!

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi K B, Happy to read the details you enjoy with this car :-) Glad to share this "gem" with you, Lou

@BlacKnightRising 3 года назад

that curved back-seat is the nicest I've ever seen, including anything high-end produced by GM, Mercedes and BMW

@loucostabile 3 года назад

I agree, I thought that back seat was one of the nicest I've seen too :-)

@HoosierDaddy_ 3 года назад

The 1970 is my favorite car. Just a different grille. Same car. People still make fun of me for loving this car so much, but I've owned several 70 & 71s back in the late 80s when I was young. But... Everyone loved being in it, the taillights, and that smooth 429 power! I have a 1965 currently (my #2 favorite), but am looking for a 70 or 71 like this! Thanks for showing this beauty!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Brad Last Name, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@tippey2011 3 года назад

Wow Lou have not seen one of these in a long while now. Boy very nice unit this is and very plush and luxurious it is. Loved those turn signals and that curved back seat with that front nose that looks like a bird flying from looking at it from the side. A very different color and I know it had to ride like a dream nice and heavy. Just a all around beautiful unit Lou. Thanks for sharing with us!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

HI Steve, I too have not seen one of these in a long while. Enjoy reading the details you see, and I agree, the tail light sequential turn signals, and that back seat is way over the top. My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

@keithmiles3287 3 года назад

I was born in the wrong era. Even cars that are not my favorite style are still sweet to me. I love all the differences between the models also. All these old cars were great in their own way. Thanks lou

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Keith, You may feel you're "born in the wrong era", but you're on the right RU-vid Channel :-) You're welcome, Lou

@patkane761 3 года назад

WOW... a car I used to own! Mine was in brown, same sport roof and Thunderbolt engine but mine had a console and nice buckets. A big thanks for this one Lou.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Pat, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

@mr.j2776 3 года назад

My brother had a '71. I loved to drive it. Got to love those rear directional lights!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Mr. J, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brothers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@JeffKing310 3 года назад

Very nice T-bird! Talk about a time machine. This generation is part of the lost ones to me, same with the next one going up to 1976. Great car Jim! Thanks, Lou for taking us along for the ride.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Jeff, You're right, seems this car was lost. Good to see one. Happy to read you think this car is "great" :-) Glad you're along for the ride, and you're welcome, Lou

@bjdb Год назад

A surprisingly contemporary looking car, the rear treatment is clearly influencing Audi amount other today. Beautiful car in a splendid colour.

@loucostabile Год назад

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

@joe6096 3 года назад

It looks like cruise control was added on as it's the only option on this car that it wasn't built with. This was a really high end car in the day, very nice!! More of these classics need to be saved and restored. Don't crush 'em, restore 'em!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Joe, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this RU-vid Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@buglover-qb1dq 3 года назад

Coming out of the "Finned 50's" "Sleek 60's"! What a Cool Design... Drooling!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi buglover 1200, Happy to read you enjoy this cars design :-) Lou

@FabioQuadrana 3 года назад

A very rare and nice car, with a glorious back seat !

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Fabio, Happy to read you enjoy this "nice car" :-) Lou

@rolandashurst5843 2 года назад

Grew up with a 69 t bird. My favorite cars. They are not slugs either. Plenty of power. The 429 rocks

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi Roland, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car you grew up with :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@wmalden 3 года назад

The “Bunky Beak “ T-Birds. (Bunky Knudsen). I was hoping you’d show those cornering lamps in action. A not too common option.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi wmalden, This whole car is not too common :-) Lou

@john-smokez 8 месяцев назад

i use to have one...fantastic piece of history!

@loucostabile 8 месяцев назад

Hi John-Smokez, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@gmpny3945 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing this special car. I had a '70 Thunderbird which I inherited from my uncle. I had to sell it at the height of the gas crisis odd/even days in 1979. Till this day I regret it letting it go. Thanks for the memories of my favorite car.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi GMP NY, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

@bryantcurtis2665 3 года назад

Morning Lou! Thank you for cheering me up and providing great entertainment during these difficult times. I love being able to read the brochures and stuff very unique have a great week stay safe. We need you and love you.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Morning Curtis! My pleasure reading my videos cheer you up :-) THANK YOU for the kind words, and I love my Car Friends like you too, Lou

@jwelchon2416 3 года назад

The Big Beak Birds were real controversial when they came out. I thought they were great. My dad worked for a Ford dealership at that time and would drive the new 71 Birds home. They were heaven. Push buttons galore!! AM/FM stereo's were still uncommon in 71 and it was just sensory overload when I cranked this one up.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi JWelchon, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car your Dad would bring home :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

@fubarmodelyard1392 3 года назад

Even the 71 4 door Thunderbird was cool

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Agreed.

@johnhenrymcmahon6878 Год назад

Big bro Lou!!! Jim's Thunderbird is outrageous, man. What a flowing, beautiful beast of a car. Jeez, it takes me back, 'cause my parents got a used (I wanna say mid 70's) Tbird in the early 80's when I was 10 or 11. It was a deep blue with white leather interior. I remember little power windows in the back that I would play with incessantly with my older brothers as I was always sandwiched between them, being the youngest and smallest. All tubesocks, floppy sneakers and Ozzy Osbourne or baseball tshirts, fights and Mark yanking my sneakers off my kicking stocking feet and threatening to throw them out the window if I wanted to hang with him and his many hot girlfriends lol 🤣😅. He was my big bro and I idolized him! I certainly adopted his ever present tubesocks 'n floppy sneakers blue collar baseball guy style lol 😜. This 'Bird is a bit earlier and different from ours, but certainly takes me back......Just look at that rear end with those taillights and sharp creases in the decklid, that big beak in front, flowing lines along the side like wings. Beautifully kept and well put together interior, as these old Fords truly had. Thanks for all the inspiration, big brother. :) JV Johnny ⚾

@loucostabile Год назад

Hi JV Johnny, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Parents car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

@kevindoran4590 3 года назад

I took my teen age driver's license test in a 71 T Bird with the 4 door suicide doors. It was a great car. It was yellow.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Kevin, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your drivers license car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@kevindoran4590 3 года назад

@@loucostabile My dad kept that car for 30 years because he loved it so much.

@nobleroofinggeneralcontrac7961 Год назад

Very nice, brings back memories from the 70s and man was this a car that got up and went.

@loucostabile Год назад

Hi Noble Roofing & General Contracting, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@20alphabet 3 года назад

Very attractive automobile. I suppose it wouldn't be so rare to find a car like this with low mileage, as it would've been driven sparingly with the gas crunch back then.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi 20alphabet, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thanks for sharing. Lou

@RDEnduro 3 года назад

Appreciate the owner showing his car, really cool! The color is so 1971!!! Hubcaps are perfect for this car painted great touch

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi RD Enduro, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@tct9mm151 3 года назад

Nice T-Bird! They were always a unique styled car with "couch" comfort. Smooth, quiet and powerful.... Perfect combination. GREAT VIDEO LOU.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi TCT9MM, "Smooth, quiet and powerful.... Perfect combination." Well said. My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

@derekboudreau9294 10 месяцев назад

That car is gorgeous!! I would love to own that car. Lou I have watched a lot of your videos and love them all. I especially love the fact that you talk about the unique parts of the car and the engineering and are not concerned by how much horsepower it has or how fast it is. Great job, please don't change your format and keep giving us great videos. Thank you very much!

@loucostabile 10 месяцев назад

Hi Derek, Happy to read "That car is gorgeous!!" :-) I appreciate reading what you "especially love" about this Channel. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

@72Stiles Год назад

I have a 67 in Sauterne Gold and am glad to see this car survive in it's original color. Too many of these old cars end up being repainted red or black and lose their nostalgic appeal.

@loucostabile Год назад

Happy to read you have a cool car too :-)

@steelassault262 3 года назад

Very nice, elegant t-bird!!!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Happy to read you enjoy this one :-)

@rickyhildebrand114 3 года назад

Hey Lou ! I've always been a fan of that "Personal Luxury " Phase,and this Bird is a fantastic example. Ford really knocked this one out of thje ball park what with that over the top interior. And taslk about tops with that super rare reptile vinyl roof ! My Goodness !!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hey Ricky, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Thanks for sharing, Lou

@brianmoore6306 11 месяцев назад

I have always been a big fan of Thunderbirds. Especially the pre-80's cars. Unfortunately, the one I had was a 1993. It was a bit sporty looking...but I don't remember it having any luxury than what we had here. I remember liking the car a lot, and it was very reliable...until it wsn't. this was a great example of the next generation from the 60's. Still very luxury oriented...Love the green color too! WOW...360 Horse power. Thanks fantastic.

@loucostabile 11 месяцев назад

Hi Brian, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

@mikeb8112 3 года назад

Dammit I miss my 71 Bird This actually looks like the tbird I used to own. Same color. I had my wound up WAY past 120 one day. The speedometer needle hit the BACK side of the peg it rested on normally when it registered 0. I’m quite sure I was doing at least 140 maybe more. The windows were down and as the speed increased the headliner got wind underneath it and started pushing us down in the front seat. I screamed to my brother to help me push the headliner up so I could see out the windshield. He was probably shittin his pants while I was trying to control the beast. Awesome fun. Indeed. Ask Jim about the hydraulic controlled windshield wipers. Yes, hydraulic controlled windshield wipers. I had to rebuild the shuttle valve by honing the cylinder and replacing the o rings on the piston. It leaked fluid on my right foot as I drove. That’s how I found out it was hydraulic controlled. The ‘71 was fast and would fill the inside with smoke big time doing burnouts. The ‘73 with the 460 was freagin fast too. Wow, and I survived those times.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Mike B, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@junkman6456 3 года назад

Back in time a futuristic car and boom, with 360 hp! This is shurely good for longer tire marks on the road. Love it.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Junkman, I think you're right, there would be some nice rubber on the road with this one. Glad you "Love it" :-) Lou

@garyeagleson5634 3 года назад

WOW Lou, what a Great find on this very Rare 1971 Ford T-Bird. I have Not seen one like this in about 30 years or more. They are so much More appreciated now as time passes because we now can “see” all the “details” on parts. Like the “T-Bird” emblem on the Air Conditioner port opening on the passenger side. Remarkable job as always Lou, I will always watch the entire “advertisements” prior to your interviews, because I want you to get the most from all your hard job. God bless you & your loved ones my brother.🙏🏻❤️✌️💚👍🤗

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Gary, Happy to receive a "WOW" from you, and glad to read you appreciate the rarity of this car. Thank you for watching the ads too :-) Blessings received, and God bless you too my Brother, Lou

@craighighmore4302 2 года назад

Really rare Thunderbird. Beautiful in fact…..love the colour & that rear pillar.

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi Craig, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this Thunderbird :-) Lou

@jamesroper5470 3 года назад

That's one beautiful T-Bird. It is the same age as I am. And all original. 🙂

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi James, Happy to read you and this car are the same age :-) Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this T-Bird, Lou

@matrimonyconnections 3 года назад

WOW! What a Beauty! One of my favorite T Bird models.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Aric, Happy to read this one is a favorite T Bird model for you :-) Lou

@cammontreuil7509 2 года назад

In the 80's when you could by running cars for $100 bucks. My friend bought one of those. Biggest burnouts I ever did was in that car till it over heated. We had fun.

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi Cam, Good times, good times :-) Hope you see many more cars on this RU-vid Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@cammontreuil7509 2 года назад

@@loucostabile thanks for the comment and the video brings back good memories. But honestly I never subscribe to anyone.

@ramongonzalez2112 2 года назад

Just when I thought I saw it all; that rear wrap-around padded seat.😊The early ‘70’s was the end of the golden age of cars.🇺🇸

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi Ramon, The rear wrapped padded seat is a creative touch that makes this car stand out. I think you'll enjoy this car too, Lou ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EtGC6o4Xdng.html

@JONMEREDITH Год назад

Thanks, Lou! I just loved seeing this video for the second time! Great! I really miss this car.

@loucostabile Год назад

You're welcome. Twice as nice JON :-)

@paulcrammond7048 2 года назад

Thanks so much Jim and Lou for the great memories! My mother had a 71 much like this back in the '70s. Was mine in the '80s. Was a dream to drive: smooth, quiet, fast 429 power! Gorgeous interior too. I'd buy this car today if I could!

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi Paul, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Mothers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@sking2173 3 года назад

The last year for the 5th-generation T-Bird, and the last year that the Thunderbird was a unique model within the Ford lineup. It was sad to see the once vaunted marque have its namesake thrown into Ford’s mixing pot of car design where one design wears five faces. But the real T-Birds had a 17-year run, so still hold a special place in the Ford’s history. This ‘71 is a well-preserved example - beautiful. Keep ‘em coming, Lou !!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi S King, Happy to read you appreciate the condition of this car :-) Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou

@garylewis3641 3 года назад

A strong engine from back in the day, good video Lou and a nice car!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Gary, Happy to read you enjoy this "nice car!" and glad you enjoy the video, Lou

@deaconblue949 3 года назад

Thanks for the link Lou! It brought back memories. I subbed your channel and I enjoy your videos!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Deacon Blue, Welcome to the Channel :-) Glad to read you're having fun on the Channel with me, and nice to read this car brings back memories, Lou

@iswc27 3 года назад

Hi, Lou! Yep, even the real birds are singing about it. Those are cardinals we're hearing (the state bird of Illinois) Wheet, wheet, wheet, wheet, wheet! The '71s were the last of the fifth generation T-Birds that began with the '67s, and it was also the last year for the four-door T-Birds that were made throughout this generation. This car is so sleek from bumper to bumper. The body color wheel covers, the SportsRoof styling and that wraparound rear seat all make this car so cool and so unique. So does that front beak (which was also on the '70), although the insurance companies probably weren't too fond of it (too vulnerable to damage)! Then the T-Bird became humongous, too big for its own good once the oil embargo hit! We are very fortunate to see this one for sure. As you said, we don't get to see '71 T-Birds too often. Thanks to you and Jim for this nice quiet T-Bird ride and I hope he does find a good home for it.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi iswc27, The Cardinals were blessing this Bird :-) Thank you for sharing your knowledge, my pleasure sharing this rare Bird with you, and you're welcome, Lou

@brucebuschman2186 3 года назад

I was actually lucky enough to own two Thunderbirds a 69 and a 71 fastback like this one both with 429 Thunder Jets. Not many cars could touch it in this class when it came to race day except for a kid down the block with his dad's 69 Riviera with a 430 and that all went out the window...

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Bruce, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@JONMEREDITH Год назад

Such a fantastic video that I had to enjoy it a third time! Thanks Lou!

@loucostabile Год назад

WONDERFUL JON! You're welcome, Lou

@robratchford2433 3 года назад

A beautiful vintage T-Bird Lou! Thanks for sharing this video with your subscribers! I have a 2004 “Retro” Bird and your videos motivated me to obtain trunk-n-treats for the 2004 Thunderbird. I really appreciate and value your postings! Well done!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Rob, Happy to read you're a Subscriber! Welcome, and glad to share this T-Bird with you :-) Appreciate your kind words on this posting, it's encouraging, Lou

@floydt2029 3 года назад

Love this video Lou & Jim thanks! I once owned a '78 T-bird for many years.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Floyd T, Happy to read you "Love this video" :-) Glad to read this one brings back memories of your 78/ You're welcome, Lou

@rayburton4867 3 года назад

Man I want this car! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Ray, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of the right car for you soon. Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@geyser3445 3 года назад

Another Beauty.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Pete, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

@hiitsstillme 3 года назад

A beautiful car, thanks for showing it! The story I read on them was Bunkie Knudsen delayed the release of this car, ordered it back to the design studio, specifically to lengthen and exaggerate the front nose section. Cars were still getting bigger then, and the T-Bird was no exception. Certain design queues reveal the GM influence that was happening at Ford by then. "Henry the Deuce" was enamoured with GM, hence the hiring of Bunkie. His tenure was brief, much to the relief of Lee Iacocca and others.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi 1969, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this RU-vid Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@cmdrdarwin3682 3 года назад

Nice review! I love the 429 T-birds - great engine & great designed car!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Happy to read you enjoy this review :-)

@dave1956 2 года назад

I remember these when new. I sure like it a lot better than the 1972-1976 models. The roofline was a lot nicer on this one than the Landau model.

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Happy to read this car brings back memories of when this car was new :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

@dougreed9843 2 года назад

I had a 71 Tbird didn't look like this beauty, mine was a used with several previous owners, it ran great, it just was beat-up more then anything else. Fun boat to drive, over a hilly New Jersey countryside. Soft is a good description of the suspension system, it is a boat of a car. I think this is the same chasis of the crown vic, with the same wheel lug arrangement as the police cars of the era, as I recall. Nice job Lou. I think the Lincoln Crown Vic and this used the same Chasis after looking into it after mine was bottomed out and jacked the transmission coming off some rail road tracks. Sold it for scrap actually.

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi Doug, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

@johnmick9457 2 года назад

I remember Dean Dalton raced this body style in NASCAR. It was a great looking race car

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi John, Happy to read this car brings back memories of Dean Dalton's race car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

@WARRIOR4CHRIST70 3 года назад

What a beautiful Thunderbird! Great videos, I love watching them. Keep up the amazing work!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi WARRIOR4CHRIST, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) I appreciate the kind words on the videos, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Please remember to watch the commercials at the beginning of the video (or at least the ones you can), as that's how I get paid so I can keep sharing with you :-)

@1955mouse 3 года назад

Lou, this may be about the last of "classic" T-birds, after this, it went down hill, awesome bird!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi mouse, Happy to read you enjoy the design of this T-Bird :-) Lou

@desiderium3243 3 года назад

My personal favorite dream car would be a 68 third with optional buckets and console (with every option in the book). Saddle Brown interior with highland green exterior

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Desiderium 6, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this RU-vid Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou