The car has shaved door handles, trim, and the bumpers tucked in. The dark color is contrasted nicely by the whitewall tires, which look quite elegant mounted on a set of wire wheels. The body work on this car is outstanding, right down to the gorgeous purple paint. It’s a personal touch that some may not like, but I think it fits the car well. That’s because the front end of a 1967 T-Bird with its hideaway headlights has been grafted on to the car.

Keen eyed readers will notice that the front end is not from a 1970 car. Nicknamed “Thunderstruck,” the car was built by Eddie’s Rods and Customs in Pueblo West, Colorado. I came across this car and stopped in for a closer look.

This 1970 Thunderbird custom was a standout at the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. For whatever reason, Thunderbirds are not commonly modified to custom cars or drag racers. When you do see one at a car show, it is usually restored to showroom new condition. The Ford Thunderbird was different, as it was designed to be a personal luxury car. Because of their sporty styling and powerful engines, these cars were immensely popular when new and remain popular today.

At most classic car shows, you can count on there being a good amount of Mustangs, Camaros, and Corvettes.

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