While the Super Coupe is probably hailed as the most memorable Thunderbird from the tenth generation of production, the more basic models exemplified exactly what the personal luxury car market was craving for the period. By now, the T-Bird… more»
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One Family Owned: 1962 Ford Thunderbird
Non-enthusiasts sometimes struggle to understand how a classic car can become a cherished family member. However, it happens, and choosing to part with that vehicle can be a genuinely wrenching experience. However, that moment has come for this 1962… more»
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24k Miles? 1968 Ford Thunderbird
In its infancy, the Thunderbird was developed quickly by Ford in response to the Chevrolet Corvette, spending its first three years of production as a two-seater. However, it didn’t take the car long to gain extra passenger capacity, adding… more»
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Special-Order Paint: 1978 Ford Thunderbird
I find this car to be interesting because my high school colors were orange and white. It was a new school and rumor has it that the head football coach, a University of Tennessee grad, had a lot of… more»
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Show-Quality Square Bird: 1959 Thunderbird Convertible
With the addition of a rear seat in 1958, squarish lines, and a formal roofline, the Ford Thunderbird moved away from the sportiness of the original two-seater into the luxury personal car field. Ford described their longer (and heavier)… more»
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Backyard Bargain? No Reserve 2003 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
The Ford Thunderbird is one of the most storied nameplates in blue oval history. It has long been synonymous with the most striking designs, powerful engines, and unabashed opulence. Perhaps those reasons (and more) are why the thirteenth generation… more»
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Concours Show Winner: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
For decades, many a car person longed for a two-seat “Baby Bird,” and I’m no exception. My phase was early on in my teens, as a high-school student in the mid 1990s, when I would have done almost anything… more»
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42k Mile Survivor: 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX
When the tenth-generation Thunderbird hit Ford dealer lots in 1989, the personal luxury coupe market was still hanging in there strong, and a mid-cycle exterior refresh in 1994 brought an even sleeker appearance to the already good-looking body. However,… more»
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American Graffiti Special! 1957 Ford Thunderbird Replica
Who doesn’t remember the Beach Boys song lyrics, “fun, fun, fun ‘til daddy takes her T-bird away”? Or iconic scenes in the movie American Graffiti with Suzanne Somers driving her white Thunderbird? This white 1957 T-Bird replica brings both… more»
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Nice Older Resto: 1961 Ford Thunderbird
Having gauged your feedback in the past, it is clear that some Barn Finds readers won’t consider purchasing a freshly restored classic. The fear seems to be that fresh paint may hide substandard repairs that could spring a nasty… more»
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BF Auction: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
Hiding in this garage is a promising project candidate. This 1956 Ford Thunderbird has been in dry storage since 1973, which has helped protect it from the elements. The car is essentially complete, and the rebuilt V8 under the… more»
Long-Term Storage Project: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
SOLD! The seller has accepted an offer of $4,000. First-generation Ford Thunderbirds remain one of the most recognizable American classics of the 1950s, combining sporty styling with V8 power and open-air appeal. This 1956 Ford Thunderbird, now listed as… more»
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Driver-Quality Landau: 1963 Ford Thunderbird
It’s rare that I’ll pass up the opportunity to talk about “Bullet Birds,” the futuristic 1961-63 version of Ford’s fabulous Thunderbird. They have long been my favorite T-Bird, enough so that I own a ’63 model, so I’m in… more»
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No Reserve Driver: 1990 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe
The seller of this 1990 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe sounds like someone we can all relate to: too many project cars, and running out of places to keep them. The Super Coupe has some cosmetic faults but overall appears… more»
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Rust-Free Barn Find: 1962 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Next to a real Sports Roadster, this 1962 Thunderbird Convertible might be the catalog car, the one everyone would want if all caution were thrown to the wind. It’s Rangoon Red with a red interior and white convertible top,… more»
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American Graffiti! 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The 1955-57 Ford Thunderbird was a personal luxury car, not a sports car like the Chevrolet Corvette. The only thing they had in common was seating for two. Ford added a back seat in 1958, making the first generation… more»
