We had 3 1997 Thunderbirds in our family at one time and when I say family I typically mean by extension my entire family. heh.
GIC and I each had two of the three, both sport coupes. His was built with many '96 parts at the start of the 1997 build year. Mine was more towards the end. My dad's (now my sister's) 97 wasn't a sport coupe.

Each car was so unique and while not even built/inspected any where near the same time frame as your Peterbilts, but you are right, each has their own distinct personality or story.

(and it's even more amazing as I've spent the bulk of my time behind the wheel in a MN12 or fox but each car is distinctively is its own "being". )

Yes, the sound is pretty good and bumps do cause that effect. LOL

Edited for youtube posting fail.

Trying again: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBZ0KbKTeYc

GIC actually took me on a date to see that. Totally worth it.

The Year Zero flag is on our laptop.

srsly?

(ps sorry the phone was *in* a certain MN12....)

Remember, I know where you sleep at night and the food you eat, and all those great things.

But see, if you hadn't had such an adventure, look what you would have missed out on!!!!.

'87/88 Cougar/Thunderbird. Always loved those cars (and being my first one has nothing to do with it). But what have I to say, I love all of the Cougars and Thunderbirds.

A gray dodge ram 50 with a split window in the rear from the'80s. They were a piece of crap, but nostalgia rues the day.

still can't get over how real they look.