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1961 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

The Thunderbird convertible maintained the car's luxury sports image in 1961, offering power-operated top and premium appointments that justified its premium price.
1T73W123456
8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (Dual)
Engine
Convertible
Body
Metuchen, NJ
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Ford Thunderbird

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 1 1961
Plant Code T Metuchen, NJ
Model Code 73 Thunderbird
Engine Code W 8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (Dual)
Serial Number 123456 Production #123456

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1961
Body StyleConvertible
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (Dual)
Cylinders8
Displacement292 CID
Horsepower175 HP
Compression Ratio8.8:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantMetuchen, NJ
Plant CodeT
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%