When the Thunderbird arrived, carving out the personal luxury car space, buyers flocked to place orders. Arriving with a V8 from the git-go, the T-Bird almost bumped the Corvette off the map. As the years passed, and generations of… more»
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Jul 17, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Grandpa’s Survivor? 1957 Ford Thunderbird
People often lump the first generation of the Ford Thunderbird and the 1953-55 Chevy Corvette into the same category, i.e., they’re sports cars. But that’s not really correct. While the T-Bird was a 2-seater like the ‘Vette, it was… more»
Jul 16, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Two-Owner Survivor: 1963 Ford Thunderbird
Classics with a known history typically garner attention when they hit the market. The 1963 Ford Thunderbird is already desirable, but this one lifts that to a higher level because it has only had two owners throughout its life…. more»
Jun 20, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rare Fila Edition: 1985 Ford Thunderbird Garage Find
Seeking to bring back some elements of excitement lost with the eighth-generation models, Ford redesigned the Thunderbird again in 1983, and for the first time, a Turbo Coupe became available, featuring a turbocharged four-cylinder under the hood. Another noteworthy… more»
May 22, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
32k Original Miles: 1990 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a Super Coupe. Technically, since this 1990 Ford is a Thunderbird, it is also a bird. The Super Coupe was the badge’s high-performance offering, and this one is a… more»
May 8, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Consequences of Going Under Cover: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
While we have a lot of fun here at Barn Finds writing up all of these neat old classic vehicles, sometimes you run across a car that makes you want to cry. It just hurts to see a vehicle… more»
Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Barn Find Project: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
One of Ford’s offerings that gracefully stood the test of time was the Thunderbird, starting as a two-seater in 1955 and then quickly adapting itself to changing market segments throughout its eleven generations. The T-Bird grew a rear passenger… more»
Mar 28, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Mystery Bonus! 1960 Ford Thunderbird
Ford introduced a 2-seat personal luxury car in 1955, the Thunderbird. It sold reasonably well, but the bean counters thought it could do better with a back seat added. So, the auto was redesigned to seat four passengers, and… more»
Mar 4, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Long-Term Owner: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Ford is credited with creating the Personal Luxury Car segment when it released the First Generation Thunderbird. However, some would argue that the Muntz Jet was actually the first such vehicle. The T-Bird bested the Muntz on two fronts,… more»
Feb 27, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Q-Code 428CID V8: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau Coupe
In the beginning, Ford’s Thunderbird established the “personal luxury” niche. The original design was inspired by the popularity of two-seat European sports cars but amended to accommodate Americans’ desire for comfort. As the years rolled by, the T-Bird gained… more»
Feb 26, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
One-Of-A-Kind: 2004 Lincoln Mark X Prototype
Most concept cars and prototypes don’t live very long past their original purpose. But exceptions do occur, and this 2004 prototype from Lincoln is one of them. Built 20 years ago as a Lincoln version of the then-current Ford… more»
Feb 23, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Clean Cruiser: 1970 Ford Thunderbird
From its inception in 1955, within 15 years the Ford Thunderbird would transform from a 2-seat personal luxury car to one with seating for four and then a 4-door sedan with “suicide doors”. The 1970 model is notable for… more»
Feb 22, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Supercharged 5-Speed: 1992 Ford Thunderbird SC
What is the difference between a personal luxury coupe and a high-performance coupe? Apparently, for the Thunderbird, it is a supercharger backed by a 5-speed transmission. This 1992 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe is located in Amherst, Wisconsin. It is… more»
Feb 13, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Factory Sunroof: 1970 Ford Thunderbird Landau
It is sometimes challenging to determine the rarity of a particular vehicle option, and such is the case with this 1970 Ford Thunderbird Landau. It presents pretty well for a survivor-grade classic, but its electric sunroof raises questions. Pinning… more»
Feb 11, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Stored For Years! 1962 Ford Thunderbird Drop-Top
Every three years during the 1950s and 1960s, the Ford Thunderbird got a redesign. And with it, sales for each tri-cycle would increase from the one before it. The decision to transform the two-seat personal luxury car to one… more»
Feb 9, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Extra Chassis Included: 1956 Ford Thunderbird Project
When first checking out this 1956 Ford Thunderbird, my initial thought was it’s probably worth saving but would likely be a major ordeal and time-consuming task to get this one back on the road. While the car’s indeed going… more»
