Ford got a lot of things right with their first-year Thunderbird. But, there’s always room for improvement, and customers had three main complaints: 1) the cozy cabin got a bit warm and needed a better fresh air vent solution,… more»
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V8 Coupe: 1997 Ford Thunderbird LX
To my mind’s eye, finding a cheap coupe with a V8 is one of the most turnkey entry points into classic and/or muscle car ownership. Any car I’ve owned with a V8 has been interesting to me just for… more»
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Older Restoration: 1959 Ford Thunderbird
The “Square Bird” was launched in 1958, a Ford Thunderbird with seating for four adults. Before that (1955-57), it had been a two-passenger personal luxury car. Ford gambled that a 4-seater would sell better, and they were right –… more»
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Stalled Restoration: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
The Ford Thunderbird debuted in 1955 as a 2-seat personal luxury car. Because of its passenger configuration, it’s often lumped in with the Chevrolet Corvette of the same era as a sports car. But they really didn’t go after… more»
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Sophisticated Fox: 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
For an automaker to keep a model in production as long as Ford carried on with its Thunderbird, trends and shifts in the marketplace need to be closely monitored, and the vehicle needs to evolve accordingly to remain successful. … more»
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Solid Square Bird: 1960 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
While the 1960 Chevrolet Corvette was a hard-edged two-seat sports car offering exhilarating performance, the 1960 Ford Thunderbird Convertible could comfortably seat four, offering a more luxurious motoring experience. If that prospect sounds enticing, our feature car deserves a… more»
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Cheap Project: 1990 Ford Thunderbird
While the Super Coupe is probably hailed as the most memorable Thunderbird from the tenth generation of production, the more basic models exemplified exactly what the personal luxury car market was craving for the period. By now, the T-Bird… more»
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One Family Owned: 1962 Ford Thunderbird
Non-enthusiasts sometimes struggle to understand how a classic car can become a cherished family member. However, it happens, and choosing to part with that vehicle can be a genuinely wrenching experience. However, that moment has come for this 1962… more»
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24k Miles? 1968 Ford Thunderbird
In its infancy, the Thunderbird was developed quickly by Ford in response to the Chevrolet Corvette, spending its first three years of production as a two-seater. However, it didn’t take the car long to gain extra passenger capacity, adding… more»
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Special-Order Paint: 1978 Ford Thunderbird
I find this car to be interesting because my high school colors were orange and white. It was a new school and rumor has it that the head football coach, a University of Tennessee grad, had a lot of… more»
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Show-Quality Square Bird: 1959 Thunderbird Convertible
With the addition of a rear seat in 1958, squarish lines, and a formal roofline, the Ford Thunderbird moved away from the sportiness of the original two-seater into the luxury personal car field. Ford described their longer (and heavier)… more»
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Backyard Bargain? No Reserve 2003 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
The Ford Thunderbird is one of the most storied nameplates in blue oval history. It has long been synonymous with the most striking designs, powerful engines, and unabashed opulence. Perhaps those reasons (and more) are why the thirteenth generation… more»
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Concours Show Winner: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
For decades, many a car person longed for a two-seat “Baby Bird,” and I’m no exception. My phase was early on in my teens, as a high-school student in the mid 1990s, when I would have done almost anything… more»
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42k Mile Survivor: 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX
When the tenth-generation Thunderbird hit Ford dealer lots in 1989, the personal luxury coupe market was still hanging in there strong, and a mid-cycle exterior refresh in 1994 brought an even sleeker appearance to the already good-looking body. However,… more»
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American Graffiti Special! 1957 Ford Thunderbird Replica
Who doesn’t remember the Beach Boys song lyrics, “fun, fun, fun ‘til daddy takes her T-bird away”? Or iconic scenes in the movie American Graffiti with Suzanne Somers driving her white Thunderbird? This white 1957 T-Bird replica brings both… more»
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Nice Older Resto: 1961 Ford Thunderbird
Having gauged your feedback in the past, it is clear that some Barn Finds readers won’t consider purchasing a freshly restored classic. The fear seems to be that fresh paint may hide substandard repairs that could spring a nasty… more»
