Ford Thunderbird Trivia

Choose an answer from the three choices and True or False offered after each question and then "Check Your Answers" at the end of the quiz.

1. Equipped with a V8 engine, the Thunderbird could hit 110-120 mph. It was a smaller two-seat "sports car."

• True or False?

2. The second generation of Thunderbirds from 1958 to 1960 were four-seat Thunderbird designed with unibody construction, eschewing a separate chassis. What became the nickname of T-birds?

• Classic Birds
• Little Birds
• Square Birds

3. 1961 saw new and much sleeker "Bullet Bird" styling. The T-bird was the pace car for what important race in 1961.

• Indianapolis 500 pace car
• Firecracker 600 pace car
• Daytona 500 pace car

4. A green 1966 Thunderbird convertible was prominently featured in the 1991 Ridley Scott film. What was the film?

5. The 1964-1966 Thunderbirds were called "Flair Birds". What body style was NOT offered?

• Hardtop
• Convertible
• 4-Door Sedan

6. Because of the Ford Mustang, Ford's moved the Thunderbird upmarket, while some fans of the classic Thunderbird consider 1966 to be the last year of interest.

• True or False?

7. In 1971, who offered "his and hers" Thunderbirds in its catalog, with telephones, tape recorders and other niceties. They retailed for US$25,000 for the pair. (About US$140,000 is 2008 dollars.)

• Wal-Mart
• Macy
• Neiman Marcus

8. Seventh generation Thunderbirds debuted in the fall of 1971. These were the biggest Thunderbirds produced. Who vehicle did they share a common body with?

• Lincoln Continental Mark IV
• Ford Mustang
• Mercury Monterey

9. What did NOT share the 114" wheelbase chassis with the 1977 - 1979 Thunderbird?

• Ford LTD II
• Mercury Cougar
• Ford Maverick

10. The 2003 Thunderbird was featured in the James Bond movie Die Another Day. A limited edition was produced by Ford to commemorate the movie. Who drove the car in the movie?

• Halle Berry
• Pierce Bronson
• Sean Connerly

Check Your Answers

1. False. It was designed as a "personal luxury car."
2. Square Birds
3. Indianapolis 500 pace car
4. Thelma & Louise
5. 4-Door Sedan
6. True
7. Neiman Marcus
8. Lincoln Continental Mark IV
9. Ford Maverick
10. Halle Berry

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