Automotive Mileposts  
Standard Equipment
1967 Thunderbird
390 Cubic Inch Thunderbird Special V-8 (315 Horsepower)
SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic Drive New for '67
Unipane Side Glass New for '67
Reversible Keys
Keyless Locking
Lighted Ignition Switch
Individually-Adjustable Front Bucket Seats
Center Console with Lighted Ash Tray and
     Storage Compartment
Tilt-Away Steering Wheel New for '67
Power Steering
AM Radio
Electric Clock
MagicAire Heater-Defroster
Comfort Stream Ventilation System New for '67
Suspended Accelerator Pedal New for '67
Lighted Glove Box
Map Light
Instrument Panel Courtesy Light
Courtesy Door Lights
Levant Grain Vinyl Roof (Landau models)
Sliding Quarter Windows (Two door models) New for '67
Interior Rear Quarter Courtesy Lights
Power Front Disc Brakes
Rear Center Folding Arm Rest
Sequential Turn Signals
Lined and Lighted Trunk
Complete Underbody Soundcoating
Full Wheel Covers
Retractable Headlamps New for '67
Dual Hydraulic Brake System with Warning Light New for '67
Padded Windshield Pillars New for '67
Padded Instrument Panel and Sun Visors
Impact-Absorbing Steering Wheel with Deep Padded
     Hub New for '67
Turn Indicators with Lane Changing Signal New for '67
4-Way Emergency Flasher
Deluxe Front and Rear Seat Belts with Reminder Light and
     Front Retractors
Non-Glare, Day-Night Inside Mirror with Flexible
     Backing New for '67
Remote Control Outside Rear View Mirror
Safety-Yoke Door Latches
Positive Door Lock Buttons New for '67
Variable Speed Windshield Wipers
Windshield Washers
Backup Lights
Self-Adjusting Brakes
Tilt-Away Steering Wheel
Standard Tilt-Away Steering Wheel appears for first time in 1967; tilts to 9 different positions, moves up and over to the right automatically when driver's door is opened. Became optional for 1968 and 1969 model years.
Retractable Headlamps
Thunderbirds Retractable Headlamps are new for 1967; hinged grill doors silently fold up to reveal the Bird's beams for night flights.
Sequential Rear Taillight Turn SignalsEver get the feeling you were being followed?  If you're driving a 1967 Thunderbird, it's just the Sequential Rear Taillight Turn Signals pointing the direction you want to go with a ripple of light. Others naturally just want to watch.

The light show is made possible by a cam, which is driven by a small electrical motor. The cam is staggered to make the contacts for the three rear light bulbs illuminate in sequence as it rotates. A complicated relay determines whether the right or left lights should sequence, depending on the direction of the turn.

The light bulbs themselves are hidden behind the center panel of the taillamp assembly, which causes the lens to "glow" with reflected light, similar to an afterburner on a jet.

When working properly, it's a spectacular show from behind!
Photo courtesy of John Ryan
Front bucket seats and console/coved rear seat
Thunderbird's trend-setting front bucket seats and console would make their last appearance as part of the standard equipment list in 1967; from 1968 thru the early seventies, they would be available, but only at additional cost.

1967 would be the last year for the full-length console on Tudor models, as later models would feature a shorter console to allow for more rear leg room. Fordor models in 1967 featured the shorter console to accommodate a center rear passenger.
Photo courtesy of John Ryan
Luggage compartment capacity is 11.7 cubic feet
Ford didn't skimp on the luggage compartment, either.  Fully lined and automatically lit, it offered 11.7 cubic feet of volume, so the whole family can vacation without feeling cramped or leaving things behind.

This one has been properly outfitted with fire extinguisher and shop manual.

The jack assembly (not shown) is concealed behind a panel on the right. The sequential signal motor and relay assembly is hidden behind the panel that juts out into the trunk on the left quarter panel (shown above).

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