1966 FORD THUNDERBIRD - TEST DRIVE

[@lukesm5747]

Cannot understand for the life of me why 2nd gen T birds are so underrated and under appreciated by the collector car world. In the last few years they have actually dropped in value. Absolutely beautiful car.

[@novanogo07]

Technically this is a 4th gen. Theyre very complex and not easy to work on. Limited parts, and dont drive as well as the eras competition (Riv, Grand Prix). The 428 cars usually sell well. Bargains to be had though. I've owned two, and have a 66 convertible now. More style than substance to be honest.

[@adamstampley7207]

They really are complex for the era. Hydraulic windshield wipers, not electric. The gauge cluster.

[@davidsnizek9690]

As I was a youngster back then I know the cars were the bomb . Bro had 63 galaxy 500 great car I had chance to buy this yr bird once in mid 70s .young a bought a jeep . Dual. But was OK good times had with that jeep commando. Rock on vintage rides

[@grege6287]

The correct "Drive" on this Thunderbird is the second detent. The first detent is a "snow gear" that starts in 2nd, then shifts to 3rd. The second detent starts in 1st, then shifts to 2nd and 3rd. Beautiful automobile!

[@garygraves7036]

glad someone else spotted that!

[@MostlyBuicks]

My memory must be failing me. I thought the green dot was 1st, 2nd, 3rd and the white dot was (snow gear) only 2nd and 3rd. I think the confusion may be this: The old Cruise-o-matic had the detents as you describe. But the 1966 428 cars had the C6, and the two detents you mention had the two positions reversed.

[@oldiesgeek454]

@@MostlyBuicks I just call it the big circle and the little circle, and you put it on the big circle before you go forward...Can you tell I'm not what they call a "Car Guy"? 😊

[@oldiesgeek454]

@@garygraves7036 I've had a '66 for 25 years now. I never knew they were called Detents. To me they were just simple circles, one bigger than the other. 😊

[@ristainoj]

FYI : Unless you had someone rebuild your transmission..and re rig it. ..as what happened to the one I just bought. Only way I get three shifts is in first detente.....so that is now my "correct " position.

[@stephanebonnassieux484]

Magnifique. Les rappels de clignotants, le compteur, les déflecteurs d'air électriques, tous ces détails qui rendent cette auto unique. Et qui semble tellement agréable à conduire... Merci Serge

[@Oregon-Classics]

Extrêmement agréable a conduire, je le confirme. Elle a d'ailleurs trouvé acquéreur, donc on la verra sur les route de France bientôt. Merci pour ce commentaire!

[@rusty383]

My first car was a 66 T Bird 390 4b Maroon Cream inter Black Vinyl top tilt swing away wheel and turn out seat. That Police Interceptor 390 had no bounds

[@JC-nk2nk]

Now there's one great collection!!!

[@artgorecki2146]

I’m about to go look at one locally. I love the flair birds.

[@stewartbeckett5642]

Electric quarter windows too wow amazing nice drive lovely car,

[@Freshcontact]

Merci Serge pour ce genre de vidéos! Cela nous fait rêver et voyager en même temps, indispensable en cette période plutôt morose. Superbe voiture dans un bleu ciel des plus clinquants ✨

[@Oregon-Classics]

Cela fait toujours plaisir de faire plaisir. 😊

[@discerningmind]

The driver here has the transmission set in the wrong position for normal driving. It should be set to the green-dot, the next position down from where he has it. The green-dot allows the transmission to take off in first gear, then shift to second gear then to third (high) gear. Where he has the transmission set, the transmission takes off in second gear and then shifts to third (high) gear. That's a feature for slippery conditions like driving on snow.

[@davidnorth3411]

The National Goegraphic magazines if you remember these had all the car manufacturers in the add sections , the 66 thunderbird was my favorite . The nieghbor Mr Hall had one sitting in his garage for years , he at one time pulled it out , even up close it was a site .

[@charlesbowyer3708]

I'm restoring a 66 T- Bird.My family has had Ford's forever.I have had 5 Mustangs from 69-88.I had to go out and look to see if the speedometer was the same as yours hahaha.I hope I can get my windows working like yours also.

[@cjsn4602]

Salut Serge, même balade avec ma Tbird 64 blanche de chez MLane à l'époque. que de souvenirs !!

[@Oregon-Classics]

Tu connais deja la route toi... 😉

[@douglasb.1203]

What's up with the odd blue velour?

[@yuyuyoga4459]

So clean 👍

[@edivaldojose4294]

i m from brazil congratulations for videos I loved

[@TheVitusGarageAutoblog]

I’ve been here! Awesome shop!

[@marajadeskywalker5992]

Nice thunderbird!

[@edivaldojose4294]

muito lindo esses carros parabéns!

[@rogerwaters8325]

La Chrysler 300E de 59 à des faux airs de "Christine", j'ai été la voir sur le site de Memory Lane, elle est dans un superbe état, mis à part quelques détails d'accastillage intérieur, elle parait neuve, c'est ouf !

[@Oregon-Classics]

Une sacrée voiture effectivement, très imposante.

[@NeonThoughtBox]

What a dream.

[@bobtraub9945]

If you like mini Lincoln’s then thunder chickens are for you!

[@drewtaylor8437]

Didn’t the ‘66 have the wall to wall taillights?

[@odizpatina]

Cool video!

[@machineman6498]

Nice car! Never seen a passenger side mirror on a 60s thunderbird. Plenty of ashtrays though.

[@dj33036]

They were optional.

[@fatratz2012]

70 in a 45 mph zone c'mon man!

[@carlossouthward8578]

Luv it...

[@joserafaelgrangefuenmayor7744]

Qué belleza es ese carro; un Ford Thunderbird Town Landa u 1966; me gusta el carro.

[@Oregon-Classics]

Gracias!

[@jlt1642]

Elle est en vente chez un autre "pro" en France, vous ne l'avez pas achetée, Serge ?

[@Oregon-Classics]

Oui effectivement, je fournis des voitures a ce professionnel régulièrement.

[@elliottkardashian4281]

I love that blue one for a Thunderbird I've tried to 50 55 56 and 57 man I just can't get in and out of that thing and still the seat you can't even push the seat back man the 55 to 57 is lousy

[@pmd7771969]

9.4 mpg

[@rafaelbaeza163]

Hi,,,,l do have one like yours ,,,l am trying to selling it,,,

[@johnoneill2661]

Clock ain't working. EASY FIX.

[@oldiesgeek454]

The Clock in mine doesn't work either. But I'm not mechanical at all.

[@donalddesnoo5303]

Jump out of park to rev if running warning. That's not a 66

[@underworld-dreamdavid5376]

Christine

[@roderickrayrutledge2740]

My favorite car ever! 🥰🥰🥰