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    THUNDERBIRD DEVELOPMENT HISTORY

    Oct 26, 2020 1 minute

    1950:

    Launched in Slate Blue

    1951:

    The Thunderbird got a beefed up crank and con rods and a slightly bigger carburettor and a more attractive colour scheme

    1953:

    An SU carb was fitted to improve fuel consumption

    1954:

    The Thunderbird

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