1966 Ford Thunderbird (Thelma & Louise)
The Thunderbird in Thelma & Louise is a 1966 convertible. This was a movie that was released at a pivotal time in the ’90s when the demographic was rapidly changing. Moviegoers wanted to see something edgier and Thelma & Louise was that movie. The Thunderbird was one of the most iconic Fords ever built but also connected with female drivers incredibly well. The convertible that was used for the movie had a distinct factory paint job and options package (via Pinterest).
The 1966 model is part of the fourth generation of Thunderbirds (1964-1966), known for their more formal styling compared to earlier models. The 390 cubic-inch V8 that’s under the hood gave the car some serious power at the wheels. The Thunderbird isn’t the most well-known iconic car to the casual moviegoers. But if you remember this movie, you remember the iconic Thunderbird.