Ford introduced its Thunderbird as a luxury convertible in 1955, yet by the late ’70s, convertibles had practically vanished from American show rooms, opening the door to third-party conversions like this feature car. The 1978 Ford Thunderbird in Portland,… more»
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Only Two SoCal Owners: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The late Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys created the mystique of sunny Southern California in his brilliant music and even gave the Ford Thunderbird tons of free advertising. In the group’s 1964 hit, “Fun, Fun, Fun”, the upbeat… more»
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Two-Owner 1986 Ford Thunderbird
I’ll always give my parents a lot of credit, and a little of the blame, for tolerating and promoting my car weirdness. In addition to handing down my mobile auto-mechanics classroom (my mom’s rusty ’65 Mustang, which I still… more»
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Classic Cruiser: 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
The 1955 Ford Thunderbird is one of the most recognizable American cars of the postwar era. Designed to compete with the Chevrolet Corvette, the T-Bird emphasized personal luxury over raw performance, and the result was a two-seat convertible that… more»
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Stored Survivor: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Coupe
With its long, low profile and distinctive styling, the fourth-generation Ford Thunderbird holds a special place in ’60s personal luxury. This 1966 Thunderbird coupe has been stored indoors for the past five years and is now up for grabs… more»
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Low-Mileage Survivor! 1978 Ford Thunderbird Two-Door
With 4.4 million examples produced over eleven generations, Ford’s Thunderbird has been one of the more popular passenger cars in history. The first models carved out the “personal luxury” niche – an enduring innovation that inspired plenty of copycats…. more»
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Barn Find Bullet Bird: 1962 Ford Thunderbird Coupe
Here’s yet another “barn find from an estate sale” in the form of a sleek-looking 1962 Ford Thunderbird Coupe. I’m sure there’s a story here, but taken at face – or photo – value, it looks like a nice,… more»
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Black Beauty: 1976 Ford Thunderbird
OK, I’ll admit it. From time to time, I have taken a snarky attitude towards mid-to-late-seventies disco duck mobiles, such as this 1976 Ford Thunderbird. It’s not a retrospective on my part; I clearly recall the era, and was… more»
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21k Original Miles: 2004 Ford Thunderbird
The retro trend that emerged during the 1990s and early 2000s didn’t bypass Ford, with the company releasing a new Thunderbird with styling that harked back to the badge’s very beginnings. Initially selling in reasonable numbers, the tally dropped… more»
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Original 429 Thunder Jet: 1968 Ford Thunderbird
The horsepower war of the 1960s wasn’t confined to muscle cars, with Personal Luxury Cars receiving similar attention. The first owner of this 1968 Ford Thunderbird was willing to play the game, equipping their new purchase with the range-topping… more»
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Package Deal: Pair of 1960s Ford Thunderbirds
Usually, when you find a pair of cars for sale as a package deal, they’re copies of the same vehicle. In this case, they’re both Ford Thunderbirds, but not from the same generation, which greatly limits borrowing from one… more»
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One-Family-Owned 1965 Ford Thunderbird
There is no justice in this world if this 1965 Thunderbird isn’t sold today. Friend of Barn Finds T.J. spotted this recent posting on craigslist in Vancouver, Washington, for an obscenely fair price of $14,500. A restored, rust-free classic… more»
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292/3-Speed: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
While some enthusiasts prefer originality when searching for a classic, others will compromise if the vehicle in question is in excellent condition. That appears to be the case with this 1957 Ford Thunderbird. Its paint shade might not have… more»
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Super Straight – No Rust! 1977 Ford Thunderbird
Last week, I penned a review of a 1978 Mercury Cougar XR-7, and today I’m going to continue in that vein with a 1977 Ford Thunderbird – a very similar car. The year 1977 was a big one for… more»
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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»
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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»
