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What a Difference a Tonneau Makes.... [PIC]

Rich Sufficool · 2026-06-19T14:00:52Z

As I've talked about below, I wasn't crazy about the 3rd gen "Bullet Bird" (that whole 'banana' thing). One night in1962, I was watching "77 Sunset Strip" about two detectives and their weekly crime stopping. When their valet, teen heartthrob Ed "Kookie" Burns brought their car around, I was blown away by this futuristic 2 seater he drove up in. It looked like an exotic concept car. Then I realized it was what I thought was a customized Thunderbird. I new nothing about the optional "Sports Roadster" package that included a tonneau cover that made the car look like a two-seater. I mean. what a cool idea! Finally a 'bullet bird' I could love. I never saw one in real life as only 1427 were ever built, but our good friend Bob Jackman can probably provide expert testimony on this unique variant. It was great that Danbury Mint included the optional parts.

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20/06/2026 6:43 pm

Some wonderful responses here gents.

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20/06/2026 6:54 pm

@pete-rovero WOW..

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22/06/2026 11:22 am

I had a 'banana bird' from the early sixties and I once saw one with the tonneau cover, and I didn't really like it. It seemed to break up the profile of the car, for me.

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