Long and low
Snazzy roadster
Indomitable spirit
In native American cultures, different versions of the Thunderbird are patterned after a mythical Eagle which commands the sky and its demeanor. Specific symbolic meaning differs in accordance with tribal affiliation and regional attributes, generally involving spiritual concepts of truth, powerful energy, and destiny. With an emphasis on image over practicality, Ford attempted to transfer theses associations into a highly styled, mass produced, sporty luxury vehicle.
“To encounter the sacred is to be alive at the deepest center of human existence.” – N. Scott Momaday