This nice and clean red ’55 Thunderbird brings back memories. I was a little kid in the early 1960s and remember seeing my first 2-seater Thunderbird on the road. It looked just like this one and I went ga-ga… more»
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Downsizing Opportunity: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
I recently read that the word “downsize” was coined at General Motors back in 1975. That would make sense considering how GM was super busy 50 years ago working on shedding the weight and exterior dimensions of their full-sized… more»
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Dapper Daily Driver: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Although it was a direct response to the Chevrolet Corvette, Ford chose to go down a different path with its all-new ’55 Thunderbird. The new “personal car” category combined two-seater sportiness with refined creature comforts and luxury options, and… more»
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Not Started In 25 Years: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Check out this clean, solid black ’57 Thunderbird that’s been garaged and in “HiBIRDnation” for the past 25 years. The seller is extremely brief in the ad and offers nothing in the areas of specs or explanations of why… more»
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Time Capsule: 1968 Miller-Meteor Cadillac Ambulance
Here’s something you don’t see every day squirreled away in a garage (or an airplane hangar). Different strokes for different folks as the late Sly Stone said in his song, “Everyday People,” seems like an appropriate theme song. Here’s… more»
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Family-Owned 62 Years: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
If you love beautifully-restored red ‘Birds with a known history, then this gorgeous 1955 Ford Thunderbird is for you. It was purchased by the current owner’s father way back in 1963 and has remained in the same family ever… more»
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Raven Black ‘Bird: 1960 Ford Thunderbird Coupe
Back in the day when car styling was on a three-year cycle, sales numbers rarely increased each year. Not so with the ’58-’60 Thunderbird. Even though 1958 wasn’t a full production year due to delays in rolling out the… more»
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WOOOOO! Ric Flair’s 1976 Cadillac Superfly Eldorado
I was lucky enough to grow up in the southern part of Virginia in the 60s and 70s. Saturday afternoons were reserved for one thing and one thing only: Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling. And in the 70s, there was no… more»
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Handsome Hardtop: 1955 Olds 88 Holiday Coupe
If one were looking for an automobile to represent the record-setting sales year of 1955, then this Olds 88 Holiday Coupe checks all the boxes. A classic 50’s two-tone color combination (turquoise and white), tasteful styling – especially being… more»
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1 of 1,248 Built: 1982 Buick Riviera Convertible
For the few who had the moolah and the patience, the luxurious ’82 Buick Riviera Convertible (which were supposed to arrive in April but were delayed) finally arrived at Buick showrooms in July of 1982 just in time for… more»
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Rare 430 J Code: 1959 Ford Thunderbird Coupe
For model year 1959, there was no “sophomore slump” in regards to sales of the 1959 Ford Thunderbird. Sure, the introduction of the groundbreaking 1958 four-seater Thunderbird was delayed and didn’t go on sale until February of 1958, but… more»
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42k Original Miles: 1973 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
I don’t know about you, but I just don’t associate the color red with a Cadillac. Especially with the fourth-generation 1971 – 1976 Caddy’s – the last of the giant land yachts. After a little research, I found the… more»
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Beautiful Original Interior: 1960 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
Persian Sand Iridescent. Is that a great name for a “Standard of the World” paint color or what? And what a beautiful color it is. Sort of a dusty purplish, pinkish mauve metallic that looks stunning on all those… more»
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Impressive Older Restoration: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
I was telling my doctor recently that every time I see a beautifully restored 2-seater Thunderbird, my heart skips a beat. Being about the same age, my doctor said it was nothing to worry about and that I was… more»
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Benz Barn Find: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Coupe
Submitted for your approval is a brown-on-brown barn find Benz. This is only the second 280SL we’ve featured here on Barn Finds, which isn’t too surprising given their low production (8,047 units for model year 1969) and their high… more»
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Highly Original: 1973 Buick Boattail Riviera
Ah, the Buick “Boattail” Rivieras. I was a 16-year-old car styling nerd when these were introduced in 1971 and I thought they looked terrific. These new Rivieras made a statement. They were unique, bold, and couldn’t be mistaken for… more»
