Restoration projects can stall for various reasons, and the time they sit will depend on the owner’s circumstances. The restoration of this 1957 Thunderbird was halted early as the owner spent so much time helping others with their projects…. more»
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Oct 17, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
33K Mile: 1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
The ad for this car says that it is supercharged but it is actually a 1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe. The car is located in Bloomfield, Colorado and is listed for auction here in eBay with 5 days remaining… more»
Oct 15, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Original 428: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau
The 1966 model year was the final for production of the Fourth Generation Thunderbird, and while it was also marked the year of the lowest production figures for that generation, 69,176 buyers still saw fit to give one of… more»
Oct 10, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
No Reserve 1961 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Barn Find
History shows that there have been several occasions where Ford has caught the opposition napping with a new model. The most obvious was the original Mustang, which broke new ground in both concept and marketing. Another notable inclusion to… more»
Oct 8, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
14k Original Miles: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
After taking the world by storm when launched in 1955, the 1956 model year was not as successful for the Ford Thunderbird. It marked the lowest sales total during the T-Bird’s two-seater era, but at 15,631 cars, it was… more»
Oct 6, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Fresh Barn Find: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The first-generation Ford Thunderbirds (aka T-Birds) have often been compared to the early Chevy Corvettes, but that’s not a fair comparison. Sure, they were both 2-seaters, but while the ‘Vette was considered a sports car, the T-Bird was an… more»
Oct 5, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
44k Mile 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
This 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe is equipped with a 5 speed manual transmission and turbocharged engine. We appreciate Rex sending it to us this week. The car is located in Longmont, Colorado which is just north of Boulder…. more»
Sep 30, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
390 Powered: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
1963 was the end of the road for the third generation Ford Thunderbird, which only lasted for three model years between 1961-1963. Ford managed to sell over 63,000 Thunderbirds in 1963, but less than 6,000 were convertibles so the… more»
Sep 29, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
No Reserve: 1968 Ford Thunderbird Landau
To the winner goes the spoils. That is the philosophy behind this 1968 Ford Thunderbird Landau. It has many positive attributes, including immaculate presentation, a known ownership history with the same family since Day One, and a giant of… more»
Sep 29, 2021 • Sightings • 19 Comments
Junkyard Find: 1965 Ford Thunderbird
Now, this is one that you really don’t see in junkyards anymore, or at least you really shouldn’t. This 1965 Ford Thunderbird somehow ended up in a pick-and-pull yard here in Boise, rather than with someone who could have… more»
Sep 26, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
428 Powered: 1966 Ford Thunderbird
While Ford’s goal with the Thunderbird was to produce what it termed a personal luxury car, clever buyers could squeeze impressive performance out of their new toy for minimal outlay if the mood took them. That is the path… more»
Sep 20, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Customized Project: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Offered up for sale are three “historical” vehicles said to have been customized by fabrication legend Gene Winfield and stored inside a trailer that may have once belonged to George Barris. Interesting credentials to say the least, but the… more»
Sep 15, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Continental Kit: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
When the Ford Thunderbird was introduced in 1955, comparisons to the Chevy Corvette were inevitable. But the only thing they had a common was 2-passenger seating. While the Corvette was something of a sports car, the T-Bird was a… more»
Sep 13, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
No Reserve: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
One of my all-time favorite movies is the 1973 classic “American Graffiti.” It was one of those movies where Hollywood names weren’t the only stars. Some pretty impressive cars also took a starring role, and amongst those was a… more»
Sep 10, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Blank Custom Canvas: 1964 Ford Thunderbird
Ford would redesign the Thunderbird for the third time in 1964 and had a winner on their hands. Sales increased by 46% over the prior year as the car gained a squarer, formal look for the next three years…. more»
Sep 5, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Amazing 16k Mile 1977 Ford Thunderbird
The seller of this 1977 Ford Thunderbird goes to great lengths to emphasize the vehicle’s originality. It is claimed that this car is as it was the day the original lady owner took delivery. It has never been buffed,… more»
