Even if they were nothing more than a Torino in a nicer suit, the 1977-1979 'Bird is a handsome looking car. Ford seems to have a styling thing for the tiara, and they do a commendably good job.
I actually saw this car out driving around on it's way to a Sunday brunch. I backtracked and followed long enough to see it parked and speak with it's owner. What a glorious machine!