1961 Ford Thunderbird Tudor Hardtop
The 1961 Thunderbird hardtop represented the second year of the fourth-generation 'Bullet Bird' design, featuring clean styling and the powerful 390 cubic inch V8.
1T71T179917
8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (Dual) LC Export
Engine
Tudor Hardtop
Body
Metuchen, NJ
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Ford Thunderbird
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 1 | 1961 |
| Plant Code | T | Metuchen, NJ |
| Model Code | 71 | Thunderbird |
| Engine Code | T | 8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (Dual) LC Export, 84 Octane |
| Serial Number | 179917 | Production #179917 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1961
Body StyleTudor Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (Dual) LC Export, 84 Octane
Cylinders8
Displacement292 CID
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantMetuchen, NJ
Plant CodeT
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%