New 2016 Ford Thunderbird – Here’s a sneak peek of what could be the new Ford Thunderbird. This one features strong styling cues from the first Thunderbird introduced back in 1955 … 60 years ago. The ‘Retro’ looks of this T-Bird are striking, with a low-slung profile, trademark tail fins, and raised headrest ‘nacelles.’ Will this be the 12th generation Thunderbird? It’s unlikely. But we think it would be a great starting point for a future T-Bird design.