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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, round taillights inspired by a jet engine, modest fins, and projectile inspired lines. The styling reflected the era in which it was hatched; the early 1960s was the Space Age and the concerns over the Cold War. This third generation bird no doubt took its creative styling cues from rocket ships and air bound
projectiles.1961 and were quickly given the nickname 'Bullet Bird. The cars nickname evolved from its pointed nose, a very symmetrical shape, round tail lights inspired by a jet engine, modest fins, and projectile inspired lines.

The styling reflected the era in which it was hatched; the early 1960s was the Space Age and the concerns over the Cold War. This third generation bird no doubt took
its creative styling cues from rocket ships and air bound projectiles.
The 1961 Thunderbird was given the honor of serving as the pace car for the Indianapolis 500. Fifty Thunderbirds were used by president-elect John F
Kennedy in his inaugural procession. The public also agreed with the vehicles styling, buying over 70,000 units in its first year.
This 1961 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop Coupe was offered for sale at the Vintage Motor Cars sale at Hershey, PA presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for
$30,000 $40,000. It was offered without reserve and sold for the high bid of $25,300 including buyer's premium.
The car is fitted with an overhead valve V8 engine with four-barrel carburetor and a displacement size of 390 cubic-inches. The 300 horsepower is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic gearbox and kept in the drivers control via four-wheel drum brakes.The body sides were resculpted, and gone were the 1962
character lines and trim that dramatically sloped downward from front to back, leading the eye across the wheelwell tops. Instead, the 1963's knife-edged
creases were mostly level and parallel from nose to tail A raised rib stretched from the top fender tip to the end of the rear quarter panel.

A central line advanced the full length of the body from the outer edge of the
grille to the tail lamp panel. A third ensued
at front bumper level, but at the back of the front wheel well and continued to widen toward the rear bumper, proceeding
just over the rear wheel well. Bright engine-turned (swirl pattern) aluminum trim accented it on SS-optioned carsThroughout the early 1960s, Chevrolet's basic body
designs became increasingly subtle, while the bright trim that was part of the Impala package added more than a touch of luxury to the look. The same pattern was
followed in the interiors, where the best materials and equipment Chevrolet had to offer were displayed. In short, the Impala was on its way to becoming a kind of
junior-grade Cadillac, which, for both the company and its customers, was just fine.

Under General Motors design chief Bill Mitchell, Earl's successor, Chevrolet stylists produced an exciting shape for the 1965s; long, flowing, simple, and beautifully
proportioned.