The Ford Taurus, Lincoln Continental, Mercury Montego, Ford Ranger, and Shelby GT500 are a few other nameplates that got the boot from Ford only to get a revival at a later date. RELATED: Here's Why The Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe Is An Underrated Gem

The new Ford Bronco is a recent example of the brand bringing a nameplate back from the grave on a fresh model with success. Since sales of the 2002 version of the car didn't quite meet expectations, a different execution could change the car's long-term fate. The Blue Oval discontinued and revived the Thunderbird once before. While there aren't plans made public by Ford to revive the Thunderbird nameplate, never say never. Thunderbird-specific badging and yellow brake calipers finish off the change as a modern coupe. Cars like the current Dodge Challenger similarly nod to the past while keeping in touch with the taste of consumers who want power and good looks in 2023. The headlights and taillights on the new version are more boldly styled with an overstated, halo-light look more closely aligned with modern cars.īlack wheels, a gunmetal gray paint scheme, and sharp lines take a famous personal luxury car design and incorporate modern muscle. The hardtop roof stays true to form complete with the small circular windows behind the driver and passenger side doors. Rostislav Prokop's render is both a tribute to the original and a bold redesign that incorporates modern styling. RELATED: Here's Why The Last Ford Thunderbird Was Ahead Of Its Time Ford has not indicated they'll revive the Thunderbird for a future generation, but that doesn't stop the enthusiasm for the car from remaining strong. The eleventh generation T-Bird would run through 2005 until again getting discontinued by the blue oval. The Thunderbird then went on a five-year hiatus, returning to its roots in 2002 with a two-seater convertible design. Ford built the first Thunderbird starting with its model year 1955 debut through 1997.

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