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I’ve been a fan of Thunderbirds as long as I can remember. Even in the dark days of the boxy 80-82 model, a Thunderbird always had a combination of class and power that was attainable and aspirational. Opinions may differ on which models were the best, but a Thunderbird was always a desirable choice for many. Sad as it may seem, today cars are not as wanted as crossovers and SUVs. As much as I have envisioned a rebirth of the Thunderbird as a Taurus-based coupe or a stretched Mustang, those would not be desired by today’s customers. A Thunderbird for today’s market should probably be a fastback-styled crossover based on the Explorer. It would be Ford’s equivalent of the BMW X4 or X6. Traditional styling features like a chrome grille, full-width taillights and the bird emblems should be included.