![]() It had sequential rear indicators where the rear turn signal consists of three bulbs that flashed in turn. It also kept the 113.2-inch wheelbase platform and continued to be offered in hardtop, convertible, and Landau versions. The exterior had a more squared-off appearance, retaining a similar grille design with quad headlights from the third generation Thunderbird. The steering wheel moved to one side to enable easy entry and exit of the vehicle. In the overhead console, there were buttons to control the flashers and warning lights for the seatbelts. The wipers and heating were controlled using T-shaped levers mounted on the dashboard. ![]() The new 4th Generation Thunderbird had styling cues from the space program, with the dashboard instruments being round like 'Sputnik' satellites, and the seats were mounted inboard, giving the appearance that they were hovering. This new generation of Thunderbird, often known as the 'Flair Bird' among enthusiasts, followed the production of the 'Bullet Bird,' which had been in production from 1961 through 1963. The fourth generation of the T-Bird appeared in 1964, growing to have four seats and powered by a 6.4-liter V8 of either 300 bhp or 330 bhp, mated to a three-speed automatic gearbox, with styling in keeping with the trends of the time. When fully retracted, there is no sight of the soft top. The trunk lid was rear-hinged raised and lowered via hydraulic cylinders during the top raising or lowering cycle. ConvertibleThe second to fourth-generation Thunderbird convertibles were similar in design to the Lincoln convertible, with the convertible soft top being stowed in the forward trunk area.
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