1961 Ford Thunderbird Tudor Hardtop
The 1961 Thunderbird hardtop represented the second year of the fourth-generation 'Bullet Bird' design, featuring clean styling and the powerful 390 cubic inch V8.
Confidence
95%
1X71Z115889
8 Cyl. 390 (4-V Police)
Engine
Tudor Hardtop
Body
Muscle Car Era
Era
Source: NICB Passenger Vehicle Identification Manual; Ford Master Parts Catalog; Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1961 Ford Thunderbird
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Code | Z | 8 Cyl. 390 (4-V Police) |
| Year Code | 1 | 1961 |
| Plant Code | X | Unknown Plant |
| Serial Number | 115889 | Production #115889 |
| Model Code | 71 | Thunderbird |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1961
Body StyleTudor Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 390 (4-V Police)
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower330 HP
Compression Ratio9.6:1
Carburetor4 BC
TransmissionM & A
Plant CodeX
Pattern SourceFord