Collector Classics: 1966 Ford Thunderbird convertible
The 1966 Ford Thunderbird would mark the last convertible model produced until the two-passenger retro Thunderbirds came out in 2002. It was a remarkable car for its times, as the convertible top retracted into the rear compartment after the trunk automatically opened backwards to swallow the top. Once the trunk closed automatically, the car was a full convertible. It was wonderful technology for its era. Mike and Loretta Schmidt had wanted a special car when they tracked the ’66 convertible down in Penticton. After $20,000 changed hands 25 years ago, they decided to have some upgrades made...
Source: driving.ca