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Car of the Week: 1967 Ford Thunderbird 4-Door In 1967 the first four-door elevated Thunderbird into a model of affordable elegance. "We created this car for the few. The few discerning Americans who always loved Thunderbird's looks, luxury and performance—but longed for 4 doors for easy entering and exiting," wrote Ford's marketing department about the company's all-new 1967 Thunderbird. "So if you're young enough to appreciate Thunderbird's performance, and adult enough to enjoy the luxury, there's just one decision left. Two doors? Or four? At last you can choose. And either way, your car is Thunderbird. Unique in all the world." Indeed it was unique. In fact, few automobiles wowed the public upon its release as did the fifth-generation Thunderbird. Here was an automobile with individual styling all its own, the likes of which had never been seen before—it was both luxurious and sleek; distinctive, yet practical. No wonder this Thunderbird caused a sensation. See More Make your car our "Car of the Week"  If you've got an old car you really love, we want to hear about it! Click here to submit your ride! New limited edition Shelby Cobra in honor of Carroll Shelby hits the market JUPITER, FLORIDA – Executives with Shelby Legendary Cars have introduced the limited edition Shelby Cobra CSX2000 Tribute Series Roadsters, the ultimate salute to the great Carroll Shelby. The new series was unveiled during a private event at the Petersen Museum in Southern California, on Saturday, August 10. Each of the 10 handcrafted cars will be built to exacting specifications in honor of the international motorsports star. See More David Hobbs Named Grand Marshal of Fifth Annual Chattanooga Motorcar Festival, October 11-13, 2024 Racing champion Brian Redman returns as Grand Ambassador, Corky Coker, Lyn St. James and Luigi Chinetti Jr. to be recognized as Grand Marshal Emeriti CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Englishman David Hobbs, the 1971 Formula 5000 and 1983 SCCA Trans-Am champion, has been named Grand Marshal of the 2024 Chattanooga Motorcar Festival, presented by DeFoor Brothers and hosted by Fifty Plus Foundation Inc. The fifth annual event, which supports the NeuroScience Innovation Foundation, will be held in and around Chattanooga's West Village, on October 11-13, 2024. Hobbs becomes the fifth Grand Marshal since the Festival was established in 2019, following Brian Redman, Corky Coker, Lyn St. James and Luigi Chinetti Jr., respectively.   See More Now You Can Look 'Em Up Online! How much is your vintage ride worth? You can now join the Old Cars Price Guide Membership and find out online. Pricing right at your fingertips. Join Now! Subscribe Now to the Highest Frequency Publication for Die-Hard Car Lovers!  Your subscription to  Old Cars includes: All the recent news from around the old car hobby Coverage of all the important collector car auctions and shows Classifieds including expert advice SUBSCRIBE NOW Active Interest Media 2143 Grand Ave. Des Moines, IA 50312 United States View online  You received this email because you are subscribed to newsletters from Old Cars Weekly. Update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive.