Limited Edition information
Limited Edition information
I am the proud owner of a 1997 Thunderbird Limited Edition. I have been trying to find out where I can go to find the history of this vehicle. I would also like to know how many Limited Edition vehicles were manufactured in 1997.
- Alan H. Tast
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1997 Limited Edition
Even when new not a lot of people knew about these. I remember looking at a couple of them new on the lot at H.P. Smith Ford in Omaha in the summer of that year and seeing a few others in different body colors, so I don't think there were any specific color combinations used. They were at a premium over the typical Thunderbird LX, and with the end of 'Bird production in September '97 they quietly came and went.
The same subcontractor which modified '95s into 40th Anniversary models also made similar modifications to some '97s with argent silver lower bodyside trim, Limited Edition graphics, embroidered floor mats and some other items.
The best written account I've seen of the Limited Editions is in the book "T-bird: 45 Years of Thunder" edited by John Gunnell (Krause Publishing, Iola, WI), where he included a few columns on how the cars were produced and marketed. I would suspect that forums that specialize in the MN-12 T-birds/Cougars would have info as well, including the Super Coupe Club of America, but I have not monitored these sites for several years.
I don't recall seeing acutal production numbers but the figure of around 4500 sticks in my mind for some odd reason. Given that we're now 12 years removed from the end of MN-12 production, the survival rate probably is not that great, so take care of what you have.
The same subcontractor which modified '95s into 40th Anniversary models also made similar modifications to some '97s with argent silver lower bodyside trim, Limited Edition graphics, embroidered floor mats and some other items.
The best written account I've seen of the Limited Editions is in the book "T-bird: 45 Years of Thunder" edited by John Gunnell (Krause Publishing, Iola, WI), where he included a few columns on how the cars were produced and marketed. I would suspect that forums that specialize in the MN-12 T-birds/Cougars would have info as well, including the Super Coupe Club of America, but I have not monitored these sites for several years.
I don't recall seeing acutal production numbers but the figure of around 4500 sticks in my mind for some odd reason. Given that we're now 12 years removed from the end of MN-12 production, the survival rate probably is not that great, so take care of what you have.
Alan H. Tast, AIA
Technical Director/Past President,
Vintage Thunderbird Club Int'l.
Author, "Thunderbird 1955-1966" & "Thunderbird 50 Years"
1963 Hardtop & 1963 Sports Roadster
Technical Director/Past President,
Vintage Thunderbird Club Int'l.
Author, "Thunderbird 1955-1966" & "Thunderbird 50 Years"
1963 Hardtop & 1963 Sports Roadster
- cool65bird
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wow
i have a blue 97 limited edition thunderbird with a 4.6 and a traction lock rear and 4 wheel disc brakes...4500 is a low production number...wow
65 Thunderbird
66 Mustang GT
92 Mustang GT Convertible
97 Thunderbird LX Limted Edition 4.6
03 Expedition
08 MUSTANG GT
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66 Mustang GT
92 Mustang GT Convertible
97 Thunderbird LX Limted Edition 4.6
03 Expedition
08 MUSTANG GT
62-63 lincoln (not yet)
67-68 cougar xr7 (had one)
05-06 mustang gt convertible(not yet)
03-05 thunderbird (not yet)
- VicRattlehead
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Re: 1997 Limited Edition
sccoa doesnt have a clue on anything that doesnt have a 3.8 in it.Alan H. Tast wrote: I would suspect that forums that specialize in the MN-12 T-birds/Cougars would have info as well, including the Super Coupe Club of America, but I have not monitored these sites for several years.
I don't recall seeing acutal production numbers but the figure of around 4500 sticks in my mind for some odd reason. Given that we're now 12 years removed from the end of MN-12 production, the survival rate probably is not that great, so take care of what you have.
been deling with the mn12's for almost 15 years and i havent found any production numbers on the LE cars.
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We recently bought a '95 40th Anniversary Edition T-Bird. It's the Rose Mist color. (It changes color as you walk around it).
The original floor mats were not in it, I have no clue where they went. (We are the 4th owner). When I picked the car up, it had 28,501 miles on it.
I'd like to find more info on the car myself. I've searched, but found nothing significant.
IMO, it's a beautiful car. I was looking for a Mustang when I found this beauty
IF I can figute out how to, I will post pics of it.
The original floor mats were not in it, I have no clue where they went. (We are the 4th owner). When I picked the car up, it had 28,501 miles on it.
I'd like to find more info on the car myself. I've searched, but found nothing significant.
IMO, it's a beautiful car. I was looking for a Mustang when I found this beauty
IF I can figute out how to, I will post pics of it.
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Re: Thunderbird 40th Anniversary Edition information
My 1995 Ford Thunderbird LX 40th Anniversary Edition is one of 297 sold out of 312 ordered according to Ford and other sources.
Currently I estimated about 5 years there were 41 left between the U.S. and Canada.
As of today, Aug 26, 2020, I don't know how many are left.
I know of three blue examples and mine is one of them.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/339388521896517135/ is where mine is posted as well as
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Spec ... Mrbattmann
Currently I estimated about 5 years there were 41 left between the U.S. and Canada.
As of today, Aug 26, 2020, I don't know how many are left.
I know of three blue examples and mine is one of them.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/339388521896517135/ is where mine is posted as well as
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Spec ... Mrbattmann
Re: Limited Edition information
Ha, that was probably me. I found a dark blue 40th in the lincoln Ne you-pull-it. Pulled some slightly used floor mats for a guy on tccoa and shipped em.
Still got my 1995 40th. Its getting long In the tooth though. The rust belt here in NE is really taking its tole. I've sprayed everything I can on it, trying to slow it down. Bar and chain oil worked the best.
Right now I'm waiting for the ODO to roll over 200k, if anything serious happens after that, I'll have too let her go.
Still got my 1995 40th. Its getting long In the tooth though. The rust belt here in NE is really taking its tole. I've sprayed everything I can on it, trying to slow it down. Bar and chain oil worked the best.
Right now I'm waiting for the ODO to roll over 200k, if anything serious happens after that, I'll have too let her go.
- VicRattlehead
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Re: Thunderbird 40th Anniversary Edition information
what documentation do you have that shows this number?
realestatewayne wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2020 12:31 am My 1995 Ford Thunderbird LX 40th Anniversary Edition is one of 297 sold out of 312 ordered according to Ford and other sources.
Currently I estimated about 5 years there were 41 left between the U.S. and Canada.
As of today, Aug 26, 2020, I don't know how many are left.
I know of three blue examples and mine is one of them.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/339388521896517135/ is where mine is posted as well as
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Spec ... Mrbattmann