1962 Budd XT-Bird Concept Car
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Looking for a sporty new car, Ford talked with the Budd Company in 1961 about creating a revived version of the original 1955-1957 Thunderbird. Budd's prototype XT-Bird combined a 1957 Thunderbird body with a 1961 Falcon chassis. The car looked flashy, but the rear seat was too small to be practical. Ford ultimately found its sporty car in the Mustang.
Looking for a sporty new car, Ford talked with the Budd Company in 1961 about creating a revived version of the original 1955-1957 Thunderbird. Budd's prototype XT-Bird combined a 1957 Thunderbird body with a 1961 Falcon chassis. The car looked flashy, but the rear seat was too small to be practical. Ford ultimately found its sporty car in the Mustang.
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1962
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
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: inline-6, overhead valves, 144 cubic inches
Transmission: 3-speed manual
Height: 48 inches
Wheelbase: 109.5 inches
Width: 65 inches
Overall length: 174 inches
Horsepower: 65 at 4200 rpm
Price: N/A
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