The Ford Thunderbird Turn 60 Published on September 9, 2014 in Galleries by Frédérick Boucher-Gaulin Photo: Ford For 2002, Ford decided to bring back the Thunderbird for the nostalgic crowd. This retro-looking coupe was only offered with a 3.9 litre V8 and a 5-speed automatic, and the car was only sold for 3 years, before Ford finally retired the Thunderbird name indefinitely.