Thunderbird? THUNDERBIRD?

Please, Mr Free Market, say it ain't so!

What's the word! Thunderbird!

Heh. Best way to make sure your 20" from the curb is to put down a hippie or hobo in the street next to it and park.

If you feel your tires going over the body, you are close enough.

I have a similar photo of a HMMWV that I drove into a culvert concealed by weeds as a Lieutenant.

I was an Executive Officer waiting for my company to arrive to pick up 20 TOW missiles for training.

They appeared in my rear-view mirror but were driving toward the training area rather than toward me. I made a U-turn off the road to catch up with them and the earth just disappeared from beneath my wheels. I ended up with the vehicle face down in the culvert with my rucksack sliding from the cargo compartment onto my head and shoulders. Luckily, I had already unloaded the TOW missiles (by myself) onto the loading dock.

Despite doing a stellar job with logistics, the embarrassment of the incident likely cost me a quick and sure promotion to Captain and a company command.

I'll email you the photo when I get a chance.

A year later I was driving alone at 2am under total blackout conditions when I missed my turn. I found myself at the top of a hill with a long, narrow, dark road behind me; cliffs to my left and right; and a very steep grade in front of me. With less than two hours to get to the mess to pick up chow for my company, I decided to press onward.

I turned on my headlights, shifted into first gear, low transfer and crept over the edge. As I looked nearly straight down the slope, I panicked and took my foot off the gas. The HMMWV stopped cold. I composed myself, pressed lightly on the gas, and the vehicle slowly made its way down the steep slope. It's a thoroughly amazing vehicle!