I'm sure somebody is playing with the idea, Probably less expensive than an almost impossible conversion.įor now I'd have you appreciate your car as it is and weigh your options and do tons of research. If you want to go EV I'd look in that direction. Kit car reproductions are all over the place along with Classic T-Bird bodies. There are new platforms being introduced and I'm sure that they will be available now that the laws have been changed for low volume cars that are excused from many of the NTSB safety standards. Second, Why would you buy a classic car to just completely reengineer it? I understand the simplicity of EVs' mechanics but the future for EVs is evolving. Second where would you put the batteries to get more than the range of a golf cart? The engineering costs would be astronomical. The opposite of what you want from an EV ( all electric vehicle ). My first thought is that the cars are very heavy as they were built from inexpensive reclaimed steel from decommissioned WWII ships. We work with a finance company to offer you finance options to buy this car. Yah I love the smell of my garage after a drive and the smell of a cooling classic car in the garage is a smell you will never forget. Whether or not it’s worth four grand to you remains to be seen, but the Super Snoot could be an interesting car for the right buyer.I had to scratch my head also. Indeed, the seller says it’s “scary fast” and could be turned “INTO A DRAG CAR VERY EASILY!!!” They do not, however, say how much power it is currently making.įor sale in Seal Rock, Oregon, the seller appears to be having some trouble shifting it, asking people not to “post hate speeches on it!” They also asked for $5,000 in the text and $4,000 in the title, suggesting that a reassessment of its worth has been necessary. A custom fit 'CoverKing' 1955 Thunderbird car cover and an original sales brochure are included. The engine is also capable of churning out some performance and, thanks to some forged rods and pistons, it might not explode. 1 Good morning, My 1981 Shay reproduction 55 T-Bird is currently listed on eBay. Our Club, VTKC, is a member of VTCI and is one of three hosts of the 2022. We are the original owners of our Red 2002 Thunderbird, which was purchased locally in June of 2002. That model, known as the Thunderbird SVE, used a double-overhead-cam supercharged version of the engine, which made 350 hp (355 PS/261 kW).Īll of which is to say that this version, with nostril-like intakes and its weird bumper, is not without precedent and I think it should, therefore, be referred to as the Super Snoot. Just registered on this Forum after seeing it listed in the May issue of the Birds of a Feather newsletter. Ford also tried to make a supercharged version of the 4.6-liter V8, though it never made it past the prototype stage. via Classic & Sports Car The Ford Thunderbird will probably go down as one of the most iconic cars in American history. None of them were customized, beyond making them suitable for the required camera shots. Two stunt cars were employed, along with a backup. Another version was used for filming driving sequences. The Hero Car was used primarily for exterior shots. They chose to enhance their 3.8-liter V6, instead of the V8, though, and the model made 230 hp (233 PS/170 kW). Published The Ford Thunderbird really has become a classic, and is potentially very underrated. The production crew used at least five Ford Thunderbird convertibles throughout the movie. Ford did use forced induction with the Thunderbird, making a supercharged version with its own special bumper, dubbed the Super Coupe.
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