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Ford Thunderbird 7th generation 1977-1979 (1978 Coupé 2d), left rear view
1977-1979 production years of this generation
1978 The seventh generation of the Thunderbird model, produced between 1977 and 1979, is referred to as the "Torino Birds". Compared to the previous generation, there was a significant slimming down of the model. Only a coupe body was available, with a distinctive ribbing on the roof at the height of the B-pillar. All model years of this generation have hidden headlights, located on the sides of the slightly forward grille. The front turn signals are on the corners of the fenders. The '78 model has the following appearance features: - chrome emblems on the headlight covers, - emblems on the rear lamps are not chrome plated like the year before, but in the color of the lamp, Common features with '77 model: - simple checkered grill with 12x7 pattern, - full-width rear lamp is tapered at the top in the middle, - narrow horizontal reversing lamps above the stop lamps,
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