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Topic starter
08/06/2022 7:44 pm
'60 or '61 T-bird?
Be sure to make your selection.
Of course, please “Reply” to share your comments.
If selection is greater than 2 rank them.
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John Bono
North Jersey
08/06/2022 8:11 pm
Hey John, both T-Birds look great, but at least in this color combination, I am leaning towards the 1960 model. I clearly remember building both of these, and my plastic kit (AMT?) had a tonneau cover and I left the fender skirts off. That aside, the 1960 has a more robust look to the front end, more squared off, but I like the taillight treatment of the 1961 model a bit better. I currently collect Mercedes die-cast models now, and I still have a Chrysler Turbine plastic kit unassembled. One day, I may assemble it. Thanks for posting. R
Topic starter
08/06/2022 8:21 pm
@rdcollection Welcome to "The Diecast Zone".
John Bono
North Jersey
08/06/2022 8:52 pm
Hey, welcome to our Diecast Forum. Hope you enjoy what we share and hope you'll feel free to share when you can as well.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
09/06/2022 9:02 am
I prefer the more streamlined lines of the 1961 Thunderbird. That said, I much prefer the 1955 to 1957 Thunderbirds best.
The '61 wins easily. I agree with David's statement almost completely.....the small difference being that butt wart spoiling the '56.
09/06/2022 9:10 am
For those that voted, interesting to note that the "Square-Bird" is ahead. I'd have thought it would be the other way around. Also the comments supporting the little "Baby-Birds" (1955-57) is interesting, since (in my opinion) there is no comparison to them and their larger '58 and beyond models. I've personally never been a fan of the "Baby-Birds", as they are just "too small" for my taste. I've often referred to them as "Go-Carts". But hey friends, that's just me. They certainly do have their audience of lovers.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
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