How many 71 4 doors are still out there?

[BamsFather]

I go to cruises fairly often. I never see 71 four doors and many people never ever saw a 71. Any idea how many are still running and on the road? Thanks in advance.

 

[OneAmongOthers]

It's impossible to know how many of any of the glamour birds are still on the road. Not unless you got some amazing mind power that can see every one that isn't sitting in a yard or is already a metal ingot. Though I will say the 70 and 71 years were not the most popular (if you could even use that word for our era birds) due in part to the odd looking beak front end. Wasn't a real eye catcher. Also most car enthusiasts tend to want a two door hot rod or muscle car over a four door passenger car.

 

[bstarr]

Good evening all! I've got a '71 that I've had for about a year and a half and bought from the original owner. Soooo much fun!

 

[bstarr]

And here's one from the inside...

 

[bstarr]

Sorry.....one more as the question was asked..

 

[Rom324]

Very nice car. I thought The 68 was the only 4 door bird. When did they stop making 4 doors?

 

[Rom324]

I always Liked the 1970 2 door coupe. Had a fast back look to it.

 

[bstarr]

4 Door Thunderbirds were manufactured for the 1967 through the 1971 model years. 1970 and 71 cars, such as mine, featured the "beak" nose as a main styling distinction from the 1967-1969 model years.

 

[Rom324]

Thanks. Love the 70 fastback Without the vynal top.

 

[40birds]

The Bunkie beak(Bunkie Knudsen) does take some getting used to. You can definitely see the Pontiac influence on the nose as it was his idea. The thing that always struck me odd was Ford had done such a good job with intro of a design and refine it for 3 years then a whole new style(until the 90s). Always liked the 67-69 style then the 70-71 sort of was a tag on to those. Here’s a pick of my 70 with the big ol beak, but it has a vinyl top

 

[Rom324]

Yeah that’s a beautiful car. I like the nose on that. It’s definitely Pontiac is in it.

 

[OneAmongOthers]

An aquired taste that’s for sure. I just never really liked that big goofy looking beak. I will say that the swept back style does look really good on those cars. Shame the earlier models never had that sporty stance. It’s really good looking. I would if I had one of those stick the front end off a 67-69 tbird on it. It would look very sexy indeed.

 

[Rom324]

I wonder if that would work. The fenders look different too so I’d be one heck of a modification Or just take the grill out all together and cut that center piece out.

 

[bstarr]

Here's another shot of my '71 ("Louise") showing a bit of the front end

 

[40birds]

Here's another shot of my '71 ("Louise") showing a bit of the front endView attachment 4531

That sir is a fine looking bird, my first bird was a 68 four door. How are your armrest supports? Your car appears well cared for so curious. Having a hard time talking myself into 350 per side

 

[bstarr]

Driver's door arm rest support's a little worn but I bought the car two years ago from the original owner.

 

[67 Thunder Chicken]

I Don’t Have a 71 but My 4 Door 67 Is Still Going.

 

[DEVIL DOG 62]

The Bunkie beak(Bunkie Knudsen) does take some getting used to. You can definitely see the Pontiac influence on the nose as it was his idea. The thing that always struck me odd was Ford had done such a good job with intro of a design and refine it for 3 years then a whole new style(until the 90s). Always liked the 67-69 style then the 70-71 sort of was a tag on to those. Here’s a pick of my 70 with the big ol beak, but it has a vinyl topView attachment 4529 View attachment 4530 View attachment 4528

Beak nose looks a lot like the 1969-70 Pontiac Grand Prix. Probably trying to copy each other

 

[67 Thunder Chicken]

Devil Dog...Yea I Like my 67, Has Pontiac Front, Grille Looks Like a Gto Grille, Love how Back Doors Open, And 390 Engine is Good, Drives Like a Cadillac Down the Road, Has Some issues like fuel gauge Not Working, Headlights Not Flipping Open Rays Ate Vacuum Hoses, And All 4 Door Windows wont Roll Down, Nylon Gears On Motors are Bad.

 

[67 Thunder Chicken]

Devil Dog....,Very Nice Car you Got Nice Body Style as Well,..... Also Here’s Some Pics Mine If Want See it., Has 390 Engine was Rebuilt 2 Years Ago Maybe has 500 Miles on it if That, All New Front End Rubbers Put On It Last Year, All New Shocks And 4 New Disc Brakes Put On It Last Year, New Sending Unit And Pump as Well but Gauge Still Not Working, Figure Bad Wire Somewhere, Not Bad Car Considering a Traded a Non Running Pontoon Boat For It Even Swap Couple Months Ago With Everything Done Above by Previous Owner, Not my Daily Driver But Nice To Cruise in Every Now And Then When Not Hot Outside.