Ford introduced its Thunderbird (aka T-Bird) in 1955 as a personal luxury car. The first generation (1955-57) of the car is often compared to the early Chevy Corvettes, but they didn’t have much in common besides the seating configuration…. more»
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Oct 24, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
2-Seater Project: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The first generation of the Ford Thunderbird has been on the “iconic list” for many years. Collectors tend to migrate to the 1957 editions due to their longer rear decks and mild tailfins. Though they sold well enough, Ford… more»
Oct 13, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Used For Storage: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
A lot of folks think that the early Chevy Corvettes and Ford Thunderbirds competed in the same market. Sure, they both were two-seaters, but Chevy was going after the sports car space while the Ford was a small personal… more»
Sep 14, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1 of 6 French Exports? 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The first generation of the 2-seat Ford Thunderbird ended its three-year run in 1957. After that, it would convert to a 4-passenger personal luxury car. But not before a half-dozen of the cars were supposedly shipped to France for… more»
Aug 22, 2022 • For Sale • 2 Comments
A Trio of 1960s Ford Thunderbirds
In 1958, Ford changed strategies with its Thunderbird. Rather than continuing as a 2-seat personal luxury car from 1955-57, the T-Bird would morph into a 4-seater. And success was in the numbers: production increased from 53,000 to 198,000 in… more»
Sep 15, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Continental Kit: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
When the Ford Thunderbird was introduced in 1955, comparisons to the Chevy Corvette were inevitable. But the only thing they had a common was 2-passenger seating. While the Corvette was something of a sports car, the T-Bird was a… more»
Aug 2, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Birds of a Feather: Pair of 1950s Ford Thunderbirds
You know the expression, “birds of a feather flock together?” Well, in this case, it applies to a pair of Ford T-Birds, likely a 1957 and a 1956. From the first generation of the iconic Fordmobiles, these two looked… more»
Oct 2, 2019 • For Sale • 19 Comments
14k-Mile T-Bird: 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
I’m a big fan of Ford’s 9th-generation Thunderbird, especially the Turbo Coupe variation. Perhaps I’m biased, because one of my best friends owns a pristine Turbo Coupe, but I love how it combines performance and luxury into a distinctive… more»
