There are currently Two 50th Anniversary Thunderbird Kick Off Celebrations planned as follows:

The first event starts at 12:30 pm Friday, November 5, 2004.

Ford Motor Company invites local Thunderbird Club members to join the employees of Wixom Assembly Plant for a 50th Anniversary Thunderbird Celebration at the plant. Local T-Bird Club members are encouraged to participate by bringing their Thunderbirds for an historical display.

Ford will unveil a 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Thunderbird.

Please e-mail Dave Marchand marchand@minacsusa.com as quickly as possible, as SPACE IS LIMITED TO 50 GUESTS.

Please mark your calendar for Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004. Ford Division is inviting Thunderbird Club and Mustang Club members to attend a 50th Anniversary Thunderbird Kickoff Celebration. The celebration will take place at the Homestead Miami Speedway in conjunction with Ford Innovation Drive.

Club members and their guests are invited to bring their Thunderbirds and Mustangs for a special screening of American Graffiti, and view rare historical Thunderbird footage. Food and beverages will be served. Ford will be unveiling a 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Thunderbird at this event.

Please e-mail marchand@minacsusa.com if you are interested in attending. Stay tuned for additional details. See you there!

Final details are still be determined, but anyone with an interest should respond now. The only thing I have to add to that message would be a little information on the track, which is at: http://www.nascar.com/races/tracks/hms/ (track location ONLY!)

It will be a special, one day event for anyone who is able to attend.

I've mentioned Carlisle (and a few other events) regularly, but still waiting for our "road map" for 2005.

Sincerely,

Dave Marchand
Mustang/Thunderbird Club Center Coordinator
Phone: 1-800-576-PONY/1-800-TBIRD10
Fax: 1-248-488-3696
Address: PO Box 2909
Farmington Hills, MI 48333
E-Mail: dmarchand@minacsusa.com