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Memorabilia for  The New Thunderbird  for 2001

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LIst has been split up.
 

Memorabilia started being issued for this auto in 1999 at the January Detroit Auto Show.  To see what was issued in 1999 and 2000, visit the Concept Memorabilia page
.	2000	Calendar	2001 Calendar by Model Cars Magazine with art work of new 'bird for July by Jairus Watson
.	2001	Ford.Press Kit	Los Angeles Auto Show 2001 - Contains press releases for the Neiman Marcus Thunderbird and other Ford autos; along with color slides of the NM and others. In blue folder
.	2001	Press Kit Thunderbird Sport Roadster	Black folder with red rose cutout; CD; 3 slides
.	2001	Press Kit The 2002 Thunderbird	Another presentation piece given to press at the Detroit Auto Show debut on January 8, 2001.  Again, limited quantities. Gray box with 1/43 scale model in one of the 5 colors presented - mounted on plastic disk with new Thunderbird emblem; CD and CD case; 6 slides, 120 page book - all slide into compartment below model - 9"x9"
.	2001	3 postcards	red, black and blue (blue looks silver in photo)
.	2001	Detroit Auto Show Program	"Show Talk 2001" Newsletter format;Thunderbird on cover
.	2001	Ford Program Booklet - Detroit Auto Show	Showcasing Ford's latest including the 2002 Thunderbird
.	2001	Show Poster - brochure	Tri fold - opens to large black 2002 Thunderbird. other side has info and red 2002 Thunderbird
.	2001	Lithograph Art Print	Signed and numbered by artist John Francis Marsh; limited edition print of 2000. Shows design studio and Ford designers working. Press exclusive. Presented in Black cardboard tube with silver Thunderbird emblem.  All prints should be signed and numbered.  Contact artist if you find one that is NOT signed and numbered.  Poster size measurement 26"x34"
.	2001	2002 Thunderbird -book by Michael Lamm	Development of the 2002 Thunderbird, History of the Thunderbird; memorabilia of the classic & Thunderbird racing history.  - from Lamm-Morada Publishers [Ed. note: some of my pics are in this book]   Ford is selling this book - order from Ford's Collection  catalog - the hardcover SRP is $40 or order  it from Amazon.com
.	2001	Contest	.first known contest offering new Thunderbird as Grand prize. Ended March 24, 2001.
.	2001	Press Kit - Milwaukee Show	Covers all the car manufacturers at the show. Red Concept on cover; color photo of Neiman Marcus edition.
.	2001	Video - Hot Sheet Training video	90 minutes of tape for Ford salesmen covering highlights & heritage of car plus question & answer period
.	2001	Dealer Launch Binder.	3-ring binder with "porthole" cover (popular feature that Ford is capitalizing on); hints for salesmen on selling this car (as if it's really needed!!)
.	2001	Canadian Poster.	released at Canadian Auto Show.; Thunderbird blue car, 22'x36"
.	2001	video - Dealer Launch Video	20 minutes of video tape on the 2002 Thunderbird
.	2001	clock*	Wall clock, plastic, "2001 Ford Thunderbird" with  picture of yellow concept Tbird and black '56 Tbird on face. - computer printed face.
.	2001	clock*	Wall clock, plastic,  with picture of "Neiman Marcus" tbird on face - computer printed face
.	2001	clock*	Wall clock, plastic, computer printed face, Thunderbird blue car
.	2001	contest, radio	National radio contest for month of May - 4 Thunderbirds  given away. Flyers have tbird in background. [are there contests appearing in your area? plmk - watch for posters & artwork with tbird on them]
.	2001	Preliminary Owner's Guide	Draft of the new Owner's Guide for the 2002
.	2001	Poster	17in.x24in. - 2002 yellow tbird; on heavy glossy photo quality paper; glossy on both sides; Dealer's quality showroom poster
.	2001	Screensaver	Available for free - download from Ford's website - red Tbird
.	2001	keychain	see diecast models
.	2001	Art Print	8.5in x14in Yellow Concept on blue background
.	2001	T-shirts	two different ones available from Ford; pictures of new  Thunderbird
.	2001	Hats	Three different ones available from Ford; tbird logo
.	2001	sweater	again from Ford; tbird logo
.	2001	Ladies Top	again from Ford; tbird logo
.	2001	Shirts, polo	again from Ford; tbird logo
.	2001	Watch	again from Ford; tbird logo
.	2001	Keychain	from Ford; tbird logo
.	2001	License Plate frame	from Ford; tbird logo
.	2001	Bar stool	from Ford; tbird logo
.	2001	Calendar	Red sport Roadster - giveaway at a Las Vegas convention for Ford employees
.	2001	Thunderbird Collection	Set of 5 "book's" with various memorabilia - only available to customers with T-bird orders. This was a dealer ordered item.  . Limited time offer from Ford. #1 Aug. 2001 - set of brushed stainless steel bookends with Chrome trimmed porthole window with Thunderbird logo in window -  Hardcover red book with symbolic pictures - Personalized Letter "signed" by your dealer - All enclosed in compartmented black presentation  box    with graphics - partial Thunderbird emblem #2 Dec 2001 -Set of vinyl clings matching your ordered car -Yellow hardcover book about car's development -personalized letter "signed" by your dealer -brochure for  Thunderbird watch -black presentation box with graphics #3 Feb 2001 -touchy, feely  blue book - includes sample of Thunderbird blue leatther, -personalized letter "signed" by your dealer -black presentation box with graphics #4 June4 2002 .White book entitled "Thunderbird Celebrity Survival Guide: Coping With Stardom". It has two chapters:    1 - In the Spotlight 2 - Incognito; Each chapter has seven "tongue in cheek" suggestions on surviving your new found celebrity status in owning a Bird. It is silly, but has some nice pics and and funny hints like "When turning over your keys to the valet, take the time to introduce him to Mr. Odometer". On the opposite side it shows a picture of two valets joyriding in a black Bird, top down, through the city streets. It also came with a model in the color of your car. Mine is blue, but unfortunately the model only has the concept 24 spoke wheels, and a standard black interior.  It also does not include the optional removable hardtop, but is top-down only. scale is 1/25 (description & photo courtesy of ECWilson aka birdbrain) #5 Jan 2002 - Black hardbound blank book for writing about your t-bird experiences - postcard to order personalized plaque  (being delivered to those who have received their cars) Note:when set is complete, presentation boxes arranged in order form a complete graphic !! This set was produced by the Walter J Thompson advertising agency and won the IAAA gold for 2001.
.	May 2001  to Dec. 2001	Ford Microfiche	Ford Parts microfiche for new Thunderbird (this is one that will definitely get updated as the months pass by) #14 in Ford set; of course a microfiche reader is a must.  monthly updates
.	2001	Living Legends CDs/Mystery Drive CDs	set of 2 CDs from Ford; one with  music, one with photos; in small folder; passed out at Living Legend media tour stops at various Ford dealers or other spots around the country & Canada.  Also passed out on Mystery Drives
.	2001	Living Legends Media kit	Thunderbird Blue Folder w/4  press releases - Thunderbird, Mustang Bullit, Ford Focus; photo CD, 3 sheets of photo thumbnails from CD;
.	2001	Living Legends T-Shirt	Black with Thunderbird logo on front and Living Legends logo on back with Thunderbird Blue car.
.	2001	Living Legends Shirt	Thunderbird blue;  logo. issued to personnel on the LL Tour
.	2001	Living Legends NotePad	Blue Car on front & back  cover, stats on inside plus note paper
.	2001	Ford Source Book	Covers all Ford 2002 Models with special section for the Thunderbird - see next item
.	2001	Source book insert	Details features of the Thunderbird  for the Ford salesman's Source book - 27 pages Cover variation
.	2001	Manual	Workshop manual set for the mechanic, 2 Volume set available from Helm Inc.
.	2001	Canadian Dealer's Brochure	5 pages, black car on cover, Title: "It's Time to Take Flight"
.	2001	Thunderbird Anthology CD	Covers 1955-1966 & 2002, brochure cover, many photos, options & features along with the 55-66 Thunderbird photos, etc.
.	2001	Contest	ZIMA, red 2002 printed on carton with entry blank
.	2001	Digital Art Print	by Ko Chapman, multi car print including red concept Thunderbird
.	2001	Poster	handed out at Launch Party, also, a vinyl cling version was printed
.	2001	Routebook	Small booklet for those taking the Mystery Drive - 4 pages with fold slots inside front & back covers for route directions
.	2001	2002 Brochure	Large,10 (20) page dealer brochure with red rear quarter on cover; large photos on partial fold outs, of each car with hardtop options. last page has OEM and real COLOR PAINT CHIPS!  Color is great in this brochure! 11"x12"
.	2001	Soft Sculpture Model	7 inches, red - made by energypromotions.com
.	2001	Exam Booklet for Certified Professionals - Ford Motor Company	Test - product knowledge for 2002 Thunderbird for salesmen - 25 questions - expires August 31, 2002 [note - just camme out]
.	2001	Plastic Inflatible	Black with red inside, large, from ZIMA, promotional for their contest listed above; store display
.	2001	ZIMA banner	Store banner with black 2002 Thunderbird advertising the ZIMA contest, 5'x3'
.	2001	Art print	"A Model Of Inspiration"  - Limited edition print by Artist Ronald Suchiu who was commissioned by Ford Canada to paint the Ford Thunderbird 2002 (link is offsite) numbered print
.	2001	Poster	Poster plaque for Ford's Regional Sales Offices- white t-bird
.	2001	Press Kit	2001 Tokyo Motor Show,  Thunderbird &Mustang Bullitt & Focus; CD; 24 glossy pages of information on the Thunderbird
.	2001	Calendar 2002	Prototype Concept Cars; photos by Ron Kimball; published by Browntrout Publishing - t-bird on planner page 12x12
.	2001	Poster	"Wings of Thunder"--artist Doug Short.  Shows a red 2002 in foreground with a red 56 in the background.  Given out at August Ford Show in Oakville, Ontario at Ford Canada Head Office
.	2001	CD Service Manual	Service Information for the Ford mechanic
.	2001	brochure	Thunderbird Collection brochure for dealers
.	2001	Ornament	Custom ornament with your color Thunderbird, cream porcelain round disk
.	2001	Notepad	Launch notepad with stats
.	2001	Brochure	2002 Show brochure, 8"x11"  4 (8) pages
.	2001	Mouse Pads	various prints - custom printed pads - various vendors
.	2001	Banner	for Rolling Thunderbird events in Canada; 12'x4'
.	2001	Poster	Exclusive from Ford of Canada; Signed by artist Mark Conforzi, Ford designer
.	2001	Poster	Another exclusive from Ford of Canada, signed by artist Mark Conforzi, signed & nunbered - limited to 150
.	2001	Press Kit	Ford press kit issued at South Florida International Auto Show in Miami in October 2001; contains press releases and 3 slides including 1 of the 2002 Thunderbird
.	2001	Video	History Channel release in September "Ultimate Autos: Thunderbird" note: Motor Trend has also produced programs about the Thunderbird
.	2001	Video	Motor Week program #
.	2001	Shirt	by Reyn Spooner; Hawaiian style; 1955-2002 Thunderbirds on blue background
.	2001	Uphostery Samples	Used by your Ford salesman - actual samples of the material & colors used in the 2002 Thunderbird
.	2001	Ordering Guide	Guide used to order your Thunderbird - 5 pages
.	2001	Brochure	White Rose Advertisement for their College sports series models.
.	2001	Decal	Porthole Window emblem decal - see accessories  for info
.	2001	Business Card Holder	pewter with t-bird, from Ford of Canada
.	2001	Poster	Custom poster of Sport Roadster by www.conceptcarposter.com
.	2001	Dealer's Showroom Portfolio Book, Canadian Version	Same large format brochure on heavy  glossy cardstock but NO metal covers - 18"x11" (photo shows this brochure & brochure below)
.	2001	Brochure from Canada	Very similar to first brochure (Dealer's Pre production Brochure) in 2000.  Cover is like the Portfolio Book above. 9"x9".  Cover Looks like digital reprint of first brochure with added "Ford , expect more" phrase on back cover.  Wheels have been retouched (deglossed) since chrome was not available in Canada.
.	2001?	Poster/brochure, Chinese	Printed by Ford of Canada, backside is  Ford car brochure , Front has the BLUE t-bird like the larger Canadian poster listed near the top - - 17"x21"
.	1999 or 2000?	Booklet	"Ford Brand Power & You" - 5 1/2"X 8" booklet, 8 pages - appears to be a Ford dealers convention booklet - 3rd page has photo of concept t-bird & short article about it's "strong brand image"
.	2001	Glasses	set of 4 drinking glasses with gold outlines of  T-Birds.  They were given as a combination thank you and Christmas gift to employees at Wixom.  They have a gold outline T-Bird on one side and the names of the UAW President and the Plant Chairman along with the names of the Plant Manager and HR Manager on the other.  They came in a white cardboard box with two cutouts to preview the glasses.  The box is covered with the word "thanks" in English and three other languages printed in various size black letters.  [thanks for the description Cal]
.	2001	Book: Thunderbird Chronicles	by Consumer Guide journalists - pictorial history of the Thunderbird with last chapter on the concept and the 2002 including the Neiman Marcus edition
.	2001	Bag with Harmonica	Harmonica presented in bag with Thunderbird emblem embellisment - given out at party at House of Blues  in Chicago
.	2001	Book: Caring for a Legend - The George Watts Story	by Larry Kooiman; about the owner of the "first" production Thunderbird and his collection of special later model T-birds.  Back cover has photos of the Concept Thunderbird
.	2001	Poster	Ford Recognition award for wholesale part sales - limited editon of 500.

*These appear to be unlicensed clock faces but nicely done.