1962 Budd XT-Bird Concept Car
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Looking for a sporty new car, Ford approached the Budd Company in 1961 with the idea of reviving the 1955-1957 Thunderbird. Budd's XT-Bird prototype combined a 1957 Thunderbird body with a 1961 Falcon chassis and powertrain. It captured the original T-Bird's look, but the car's rear seat was too small to be practical. Ford ultimately found its sporty car in the Mustang.
Looking for a sporty new car, Ford approached the Budd Company in 1961 with the idea of reviving the 1955-1957 Thunderbird. Budd's XT-Bird prototype combined a 1957 Thunderbird body with a 1961 Falcon chassis and powertrain. It captured the original T-Bird's look, but the car's rear seat was too small to be practical. Ford ultimately found its sporty car in the Mustang.
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1962
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Motor Muster
Object ID
97.32.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of The Budd Company.
Material
Metal
Glass (Material)
Rubber (Material)
Vinyl
Color
Beige (Color)
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 48 in
Width: 65 in
Length: 174 in (approx.)
Inscriptions
Inside dash glove box: BUDD
Specifications
Make & Model: 1962 Budd XT-Bird Concept Car
Maker: Budd Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Engine: Ford inline-6, overhead valves, supercharged, 170 cubic inches
Transmission: 3-speed manual
Height: 48 inches
Wheelbase: 102 inches
Width: 65 inches
Overall length: 174 inches
Horsepower: 101 at 4400 revolutions per minute
Price: N/A
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