![]() Other racers also used the cars for both the Grand National and convertible series. ![]() Holman-Moody built a handful of race cars based upon the four seat Thunderbird. The new four seat car was a showroom success, but the styling was anything but sporty. It was if Ford’s marketing department traded the gorgeous soul of the car for sales glory. To many, the 1958-1960 “Squarebird” Thunderbirds were a totally disappointing follow up to the original two seat Thunderbirds. While this original is likely too nice to turn into a race car, would this $21,500 black beauty be the perfect car to slide sideways through life in? Thanks to T.J. If you are looking for a cool Thunderbird with the surprising ability to hustle, then check out this 1960 Ford Thunderbird coupe for sale on craigslist in Vanderwagen, Arizona. From the moment I saw that video, my opinion of “Squarebirds” has changed immensely. In it, a former Holman-Moody built 1959 Ford Thunderbird absolutely laid waste to all the sedans in its race before being flagged for an exhaust issue. Five years ago, a video from the event went viral. It is a combination of racing, a huge concours, and an overwhelming deep dive into automotive history. The Goodwood Revival is one of the biggest bucket list events in the collector car world.
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