I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, one of the great attractions of the custom car scene is the fact that it allows people to exhibit their own imaginations, and to allow their own visions to crystallize…. more»
Feb 27, 2019 • For Sale • 16 Comments
One of The Last: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
The owner of this 1955 Thunderbird has put a bit of effort into decoding the VIN on this car and claims that after this car was built, there were only four more 1955 Thunderbirds that rolled off the production… more»
Feb 10, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
30-Year Project: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
Restoration projects stall for a number of reasons, and some of these reasons are sadder than others. It’s when these projects then go from owner to owner with no further progress being made that makes them even sadder. This… more»
Jan 22, 2019 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Clean And Green: 1975 Ford Thunderbird
Thunderbird was a growing car. By the time it reached its 20th birthday, it had grown from a 175.3-inch two passenger car in 1955 to a 226-inch six-passenger car in 1975. Ford led you to believe in its brochure… more»
Jan 22, 2019 • For Sale • 15 Comments
302 V-8: 1985 Ford Thunderbird
Being of fan of the 1977 to 1979 and the 1980 to 1982 Thunderbirds, it took a while for me to warm up to the 1983 to 1986 Thunderbirds. I believe that is because I felt the Thunderbird was taking a… more»
Jan 17, 2019 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Last of the 4 Doors: 1971 Ford Thunderbird Landau
Ford didn’t spend a lot of money on updating the 1971 Ford Thunderbird. They instead put their money into the full-size Ford, Mustang, and the new Pinto. The Thunderbird did receive a new roofline treatment for the Two Door Landau… more»
Jan 11, 2019 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Less Than 19K Miles: 1994 Ford Thunderbird LX
Ford let the Thunderbird continue for several years of its last 4-seater generation mostly unchanged. The car continued until 1997 while its competitors, except for the Cougar which used the same body, had all either gone away earlier or… more»
Jan 9, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rare Color 1956 Ford Thunderbird
There is not a whole lot of information to go on for this 1956 Ford Thunderbird that is currently at $4,051 with the reserve not yet met. It is currently located in Fairview, New Jersey and does not have… more»
Jan 4, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Still a Big Bird: 1977 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau
As many of you may know, I have owned three 1978 Thunderbirds. I have owned a heavily optioned base model, a Diamond Jubilee, and currently, a Town Landau. The base model was the first new car that I purchased…. more»
Dec 23, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Big Brown Bird: 1973 Ford Thunderbird
The Ford Thunderbird was restyled in 1972 and was reduced to only one model, a 2 door hardtop. In 1973, they refined the grille and put on a more massive front bumper, what I like to call “chrome railroad… more»
Dec 19, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Xmas Gift Idea: 1957 Thunderbird 7Up Go-Karts
As part of a promotional strategy in 1988. the manufacturers of 7Up ran an advertising campaign in conjunction with MTV. This promotion included a host of giveaway prizes, including audio cassettes, t-shirts, hats, pedal cars, and a pink 1957… more»
Dec 4, 2018 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Suicide Doors: 1969 Ford Thunderbird 4 door Landau
Barnfinds recently features a 1968 Ford Thunderbird 2 door Landau. According to comments, some of you liked it but said you preferred the 4 door model with suicide doors. Well, here it is. This 1969 Ford Thunderbird 4 Door Landau is for… more»
Nov 30, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Personal Luxury: 1968 Ford Thunderbird Landau
While many American cars focused on the same customers throughout the years, Thunderbird was one that changed with the times. The Mustang had come on the scene by the mid-sixties, so Thunderbird could focus on customers wanting personal luxury,… more»
Oct 21, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Restorable? 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
The fourth generation of the Thunderbird introduced some significant styling changes for the car, as Ford pursued a more squared look for it compared to its predecessors. The fourth generation was in production from 1964 until 1966, and our… more»
Aug 21, 2018 • Classifieds • 11 Comments
Reader Ad: 1972 Ford Thunderbird
Now, this is a beautiful example of the great American Land Yacht! Finding a ratty worn out behemoth cruiser isn’t all the difficult, but finding one in as original and nice condition as this Ford Thunderbird is a different… more»
Aug 12, 2018 • Uncategorized • 13 Comments
Funny-Sounding Thunderbird: Veebird Kit Car
If you had been passed by this (apparent) ’57 Thunderbird back in its heyday, you might have noticed an uncharacteristic engine note—coming from the wrong end of the car, no less. That’s because what looks like a T-bird is… more»
