id say between the two id take the bird, and its not because i own a 60 actually i dont like any t-birds except the squarebirds and the 57 the bird has a wider appeal the bird has a bigger engine w/more power the bird is a two door the bird has better styling you can allways sell the t-bird if you dont like it for more then you will ever get for a 54 lincoln the bird is easier to get parts for the bird has better updated mechanicals just from being newer
I've had two T-Birds, a '65 and a '70. While both were great cars I'd have traded either in a second for a Lincoln like yours. Who cares if its a mordor?
that t bird is no where near the car you have and on body style alone your lincoln is hands down a better looking car.your car under primer would be cooler the the bird!!lincoln all the way!!!
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