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Thanks for all the nice comments...  I know it's old school with wire wheel covers and mud flaps (not everyone's cup of tea) but every time I considered a mod, I just decided to let it as it came from the factory. Guess I figured Ford got this one right.  I love cars with tasteful mods and resto-mods so don't get me wrong, I'm not an old stick in the mud! :hick:

Oh yea, and it was my family car w/ 2 car seats and daily driver and now shows 131,000+ miles so with care and attention cars can be kept looking good. Not exactly parked in the living room but it has had a pretty good life in the garage. :hick:  Still wears original paint, interior and even wire wheel covers! :giggle:

I kind of like this color combo too. :cool:

Glad to be part of this crazy group that enjoys the Tbirds and Cougars!

Wow...that's some love affair.  Here's a picture taken in 1988 of our new XR7.  Eventually sold it but purchased its clone last year.

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. I have the original set from my TC, don't even want to think about buying 2 sets of tires. :grinno:

I guess owning mine for 11 years isn't that long. It was the first car I ever bought. I was 17 at the time.

That's awesome! My Dad has a 67 Fairlane too. It's a 500 with a 289, it's frost tourquise.

I guess owning mine for 11 years isn't that long. It was the first car I ever bought. I was 17 at the time.

I can't believe I've owned my red cougar for 9 years, and known it for 15 (dad bought it in 1998). So many good times, and many more to come...

I've had my Bird nearly 18 yrs now.






longest relationship ever :evilgrin: lol

It's a great car in and of itself, but just as influential are all of the stories from people at car shows, or people in general who miss their old vehicle. The regret you see and hear is just poignant. The message is clear: As soon as you even think about selling it, slap yourself in the face about 50 times. And then be sure not to forget to not sell it. I also want to be able to stand there and say I've owned it for 30+ years just like you are, proud that I kept it clean and dry all those years and preserved it from the perils every other car out there has to deal with.

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  Lots of people can't believe it's old enough to have antique plates on it either!  ;)

I've gotten a bunch of "WTF?" looks since I've been driving the Thunderbird around this year with antique plates. I think people don't realize how old it is. I get many more looks and thumbs up than I used to as well, thanks to the antique plates. These cars are old but they don't look old like a GM G-body coupe does.

sounds like lyrics to a song :hick: 

Just curious..... It's been 30 years ago today....  lyrics... anyone have a clue what I was referring too?

Sgt. Pepper reference?