February 7, 2014

Today's "Conversations on the way to school":  When did the Ford Thunderbird become an old mans car, did you know that kids who have dogs develop better immune systems, are in better shape and do better in school, would you really be able to get free stuff off Craigslist, the most expensive production car is 2.8 million, not a million bajillion, there's no such number, you dummy, and the parting words from my son...

I really want a straight razor.

SO, the car thing came about because my son just decided that the only people he ever sees driving the Ford Thunderbird are old - ergo, it's an old person car.

My daughter is pushing hard for a dog, and I'm not budging. This fact is her latest in the string of attempts, to which my son replied, "Just eat more fruits and veg and go outside. Then your immune system wil improve and you will get exercise. And we don't need a dog."

Craigslist? Apparently my son spends a leetle too much free time surfing the Internet and he's taken to browsing freebies on Craigslist. Need to reign that in a bit. 

While discussing the Ford Thunderbird, the youngest decided that she wanted the MOST EXPENSIVE CAR EVER MADE - and then there was an argument about what that car was - I was told it's a Bugatti - and the cost.

As far as the straight razor? My son just started shaving and he's decided he'll get a better shave (of super blond, very sparse peach fuzz) if he uses a straight razor. 

At least that's what he said. :)

Happy Friday!

Comments

[Scott]

Interesting question/observation. It could be because the first through fifth generation of the Thunderbird, manufactured between 1955 and 1971, particularly represented the personal luxury car space. Generations six through ten made the car a little larger, so the personal aspect was left behind. But then the 11th generation (after the vehicle had been on a five-year hiatus) recaptured the heritage of the original, making a two-seater coupe and convertible.

Younger people are usually not in the market for "personal luxury cars," you understand, and when you add the timing of the manufacturing in, you can easily see that those who have purchased the Thunderbird are also recapturing something of their youth - or at least of the times in which they grew up.

I hope that helps.

Scott Monty
Global Digital Communications
Ford Motor Company