
The convertible has a removable hard top, some with eye-catching portholes, or a soft top. The original two-seater Ford Thunderbird, manufactured from 1955 to 1957, captivated the public with its European-inspired sporty looks. "We're too young for the rocking chair," Brock said cheerily. Honks and waves from other drivers are routine. They drive single-file in a caravan, causing heads to turn wherever they go.

The latest two-seater T-Bird, built from 2002-05, is the car of choice for a group of California ladies, some of whom found a new companion ? one with four tires and an engine ? after they were widowed.Īt least once a month, Maxine Brock of Visalia, Calif., and 10 like-minded friends ? they're all single, and most are 60 or older ? rev up their T-Birds and hit the road. Ladies seem to have a thing for the Ford Thunderbird, whether it's the stylish '50s original or the recent revival. ? It was the car of choice for Thelma and Louise, and also for the mysterious blonde in "American Graffiti."
