While we have a lot of fun here at Barn Finds writing up all of these neat old classic vehicles, sometimes you run across a car that makes you want to cry. It just hurts to see a vehicle… more»
Ford Thunderbird
Apr 17, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Lots Of New Parts! 1969 Ford Thunderbird
One American automobile model that has been through a significant number of body-style iterations has to be Ford’s Thunderbird. Today’s find, a 1969 coupe, represents the fifth generation (’67-’71) and a time when the ‘Bird had the audacity to… more»
Jan 22, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
No Sunlight Since 1985: 1958 Ford Thunderbird
When Ford replaced the two-passenger Thunderbird with a much more conventional coupe, purists were justifiably outraged. While the original Thunderbird was one of the most gorgeous designs in automotive history, its successor was dubbed somewhat derisively “Squarebird.” Decades later,… more»
Oct 10, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Basement Find! 1964 Ford Thunderbird
While the name of this website is “Barn Finds“, it’s pretty obvious that not all of our featured cars are actual barn, garage, shed, carport, etc. finds. Things started out that way, and we still do feature “found” cars… more»
Jul 13, 2023 • For Sale • 127 Comments
Thundrolet With Attitude: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Oh boy, this one’s going to get some knickers in a twist! Ford’s Baby Bird, ’55-’57, is as iconic a model as Dearborn ever produced. But what happens when one gets cross-pollinated by those boys from the RenCen? Wailing… more»
Apr 18, 2023 • For Sale • 34 Comments
5-Speed Supercharged! 1990 Ford Thunderbird
This 1990 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe is being offered for sale by the original owner. Claimed to have 36K original miles, this beauty shows as new. And that makes me wonder, what’s this ‘Bird been doing for the last… more»
Feb 3, 2023 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Barrett-Jackson Bought: 1972 Ford Thunderbird
I have been thinking a bit about this 1968 Ford Thunderbird that we covered last week and figured it would make for an interesting comparison to this just-discovered 1972 example. They’re considered a generation apart and have similarities but… more»
Jan 26, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Thunderjet Equipped! 1968 Ford Thunderbird
Consider the fifth generation (1967-1971) of Ford’s iconic Thunderbird. While Gen-1, the Baby Bird (’55-’57) is the most collectible, for obvious reasons, succeeding editions like the Square Bird (’58-’60) and the high-style third and fourth generations (’61-’66) have their… more»
Dec 2, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
First Year Five Speed? 1955 Ford Thunderbird
When it comes to Baby Birds (’55-’57 Ford Thunderbirds) such as today’s 1955 subject car, it seems that they have either undergone a steller restoration or they’re dealing with old “challenges”. This car is a bit different and that’s… more»
May 30, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
21K Miles! 1990 Ford Thunderbird SC
By 1990, all things automotive were starting to shrug off their ’70s induced malaise as they redeveloped some sporting intentions. Buick hit a grand slam in the ’80s with the Grand National and over at Ford, they had a… more»
Apr 29, 2022 • For Sale • 36 Comments
One Family Owned 1979 Ford Thunderbird
This 1979 Ford Thunderbird appears to be in beautiful condition inside and out and according to the seller, it has been a one-family-owned car since new. They’re selling it to help the family settle the estate and it can… more»
Jan 28, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
All-Original 1968 Ford Thunderbird 429
I don’t know what it is about the fifth-generation Thunderbird but almost every time I see one it looks like it’s in a brochure, it’s just that kind of car. The seller has this gorgeous, original personal luxury car… more»
Nov 29, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
312/3-Speed Manual: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
There are several things that set this 1955 Ford Thunderbird apart from others and make it a more desirable baby bird. Some would say that all ’55-’57 Thunderbirds are desirable – OK, I can agree with that, but let’s… more»
Nov 22, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
30K-Mile Time Capsule: 1973 Ford Thunderbird
If you were in middle-management or maybe were a budget private eye in the early-1970s, you may have had a car like this 1973 Ford Thunderbird. It wasn’t a Lincoln Continental Mark IV like Bill Conrad drove in “Cannon”… more»
Sep 24, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Stored 27 Years: 1963 Ford Thunderbird
I think it’s safe to have a favorite era for a car, I mean, it’s not like we treat our cars like kids or anything – do we? This 1963 Ford Thunderbird can be found posted here on craigslist… more»
Jul 20, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Convertible Survivor: 1966 Ford Thunderbird
The Thunderbird was introduced in 1955 as a challenger to the Corvette, although it morphed a few years later into more of a personal luxury cruiser reminiscent of ones found in Europe. This 1966 example is the final year… more»
