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Hometwo-seaters

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Circa 2002 Ford Thunderbird taillight
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Was the 2002-5 Ford Thunderbird two-seater inspired or stupid?

April 22, 2025 Steve 13

I have mixed feelings about the 2002-5 Ford Thunderbird. I am glad the automaker brought back the storied nameplate and think that this generation had a few interesting design touches. That said, the car strikes […]

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