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Photo is from the 1980's Found this photo and am now wondering what the make, model and year for this car. THe photo is from the 1980's I am guessing the car is from the 1960's

Found this photo and am now wondering what the make, model and year for this car. THe photo is from the 1980's I am guessing the car is from the 1960's

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  • I came here hope to see a ford merkur from the title, still, thanks for posting
    – TCooper
    Jul 22, 2022 at 21:07
  • Google lens says it is a Ford Thunderbird. I found this image too.
    – NotStanding with GoGotaHome
    Jul 24, 2022 at 8:08

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I believe that is a 1960 Ford Thunderbird:

1960 Ford Thunderbird

The 1959 had only two lights on each side and the 1961 was significantly restyled and had only a single light on each side.

1959 Thunderbird:

1959 Thunderbird

1961 Thunderbird:

1961 Thunderbird

Very distinctive vehicle and the key here is the Thunderbird logo in the center of the trunk lid.

Article on this model here:

1960 Ford Thunderbird - Hemmings

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  • Thank you jwh20. I should have recognized the Thunderbird logo having lived near the Thunderbird assembly plant many years ago
    – Jim
    Jul 21, 2022 at 14:10
  • It sure looks like a T-Bird, but the trunk lid on it is funky compared to the image you posted. There's the ridge above the symbol and the chrome piece center/top. Still, I don't see it being anything other than a '60 T-Bird. EDIT: Ah, it's just a trick of light and that the image is poor quality.
    – Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2 ♦
    Jul 21, 2022 at 17:58
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    The appendage just behind the rear window is for a radio aerial. Not all models have this, but if you go here (before the car is sold!), you will find several pictures (for example, this shows it clearly).
    – TonyK
    Jul 22, 2022 at 14:36

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