Thunderbird

NASCAR-Loving Grandma Owned: 1996 Ford Thunderbird

As a NASCAR fan myself, I have to ask a tough question: Does NASCAR sell cars anymore? After all, the Camaro has been out of production for a year, but it’s still out on track, badged as a Chevrolet…. more»

31k-Mile 1972 Ford Thunderbird with No Reserve

In hindsight, it’s easy to poke fun at Ford for (in some people’s opinion) losing its way with the Thunderbird in the 1970s, but it’s hard to argue with the results. When Ford upsized the T-Bird in 1972, sales… more»

Cheap Wheels: 1995 Ford Thunderbird

Ford’s Thunderbird was in the mix from 1955 to 1997 and again from 2002 to 2005. It began as a 2-seater and ended as one, with seating for a least four in between. The seller’s nice survivor is from… more»

Bargain Bullet Bird? 1962 Ford Thunderbird

The 1961-63 era of Ford Thunderbirds are often referred to as “bullet birds” because of their futuristic styling. Though they didn’t sell quite as well as the generations right before and after, they may be more popular with collectors… more»

Best of the Flock: 1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

The ninth generation Thunderbird marked a departure from its flailing predecessor. Not only was the car shortened and restyled to emphasize aerodynamics, but its purpose also shifted from providing luxury trappings to engaging the driver – the better to… more»

5-Speed Super Coupe: 1990 Ford Thunderbird SC

Looking back to the period when Ford introduced the Thunderbird Super Coupe in 1989, it was a fun offering for the time, one that combined both a high level of performance with the luxury and size of a T-Bird. … more»

13k Mile 1978 Ford Thunderbird Diamond Jubilee Edition

I was twelve when the seventh generation of the Ford Thunderbird was introduced in 1977, and so into cars that it interfered with my ability to focus on schoolwork, a challenge I’m guessing many of our readers also faced… more»

BF Auction: 1963 Ford Thunderbird

I can measure my life as a progression of favorite Thunderbirds. When I was 16, the two-seaters were hot collectibles, and I couldn’t decide if I was in the ’55 or the ’56 camp (I never did figure that… more»

Rare Code Z Color: 1956 Ford Thunderbird

With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, here’s a nice green-themed beauty for your eyes to feast on. No, it’s not the shade of green that the Emerald Isle is known for, but it’s an attractive green and really… more»

38k Mile 1977 Ford Thunderbird?

Just from the lead photo, some of our readers with extensive T-Bird knowledge and a keen eye may have already spotted a blunder made by the seller of this Ford Thunderbird.  The seventh-generation cars had a relatively short run,… more»

39k Original Miles: 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

This 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible is a three-owner classic. With a known history, its low odometer reading should be verifiable. The seller has recently splashed some cash to improve its presentation and the operation of some features, but it… more»

Garage-Kept Survivor: 2003 Ford Thunderbird

Releasing a new model is always fraught with danger, especially if a manufacturer elects to pursue a retro theme. The New Mini, New Beetle, and the Fiat 500 stand as shining successes, while the Plymouth Prowler sits at the… more»

“Extremely Original:” 1961 Ford Thunderbird Coupe

By the time the third-generation Thunderbird hit the showrooms in late 1960, it still owned the personal luxury car market. Some say the Studebaker Hawk was in that category, but not really (less than 4,000 1961 Hawks were sold… more»

Recently Painted: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau

Despite their image, four-seat Thunderbird hardtops are not expensive collector cars, so it makes little sense to buy a rough one (not all of us make sense, however, thank goodness). According to the seller, this 1966 Town Landau has… more»

2002 Ford Thunderbird With Only 29K Miles

While Ford’s Thunderbird, notably the Baby Bird (’55-’57) and those from the mid-sixties, grace Barn Finds web pages with regularity, the the eleventh generation (’02-’05) is seldom seen. As a matter of fact, I could only find one example… more»

72k Miles: 1981 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau

The early 1980s was a soul-searching time in Detroit, the unchecked autonomy of their golden age having been interrupted by the Clean Air Act, Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards, and five-mile-per-hour bumpers. It’s possible that the perfect metaphor for… more»

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