The first generation of the Ford Thunderbird has been on the “iconic list” for many years. Collectors tend to migrate to the 1957 editions due to their longer rear decks and mild tailfins. Though they sold well enough, Ford… more»
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Low Mileage Survivor: 1973 Ford Thunderbird
One of the things that always set 1973 model cars, apart from their ’72 predecessors, is the presence of railroad crosstie-sized front bumpers. Per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), “Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 215, “Exterior… more»
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Used For Storage: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
A lot of folks think that the early Chevy Corvettes and Ford Thunderbirds competed in the same market. Sure, they both were two-seaters, but Chevy was going after the sports car space while the Ford was a small personal… more»
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BF Auction: 1987 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
UPDATE – The seller has added photos of the extra sunroof assembly, glass, shades, lift arms, and motors that are also included in the sale of the car. UPDATE – The seller has provided a CarFax for the car,… more»
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Restore Or Parts? 1959 Ford Thunderbird
The seller of this 1959 Ford Thunderbird here on Facebook Marketplace says his car comes with no title or keys and specifically lists it as a parts car. But over the years we’ve seen far worse-looking autos exchange hands… more»
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66k Original Miles: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
The Ford Motor Company has a history of creating market sectors. The Model T is often considered the first “people’s car,” with the Mustang credited, rightly or wrongly, as the first pony car. It created another in 1955 when… more»
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1 of 6 French Exports? 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The first generation of the 2-seat Ford Thunderbird ended its three-year run in 1957. After that, it would convert to a 4-passenger personal luxury car. But not before a half-dozen of the cars were supposedly shipped to France for… more»
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BF Auction: 1988 Ford Thunderbird 5.0
Ford created the Personal Luxury Car market segment by releasing its first Thunderbird in 1955. The T-Bird served faithfully until the company ended production in 1997. It returned briefly in 2002 before Ford retired the badge in 2005. Our… more»
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BF Auction: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
Ford’s first-generation Thunderbird was conceived in the early 1950s when George Walker, chief stylist, and Lewis Crusoe, vice president of the Ford Division, visited the Autorama in Paris. The siren song of the two-seater was obvious. The pair wasted… more»
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Original 428: 1967 Ford Thunderbird
Walking into a dealership and buying a car off the showroom floor is a wonderful experience. However, ordering one tailored to your taste happens once in a lifetime for a fortunate few. The original owner followed that path with… more»
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Beak Bird: 1971 Ford Thunderbird Landau Coupe
In the late 1960s, my father bought a dark blue Jaguar XKE 2+2. He was a doctor, and the Jag loved to break. This was not a good combination. One day the Jag dropped a part on the road… more»
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Duplicate Concept Car: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Italien
Ford and other automobile manufacturers were always developing concept cars. Some would inspire final production vehicles, while others would just be cool to look at. The Thunderbird Italien is an example of where an existing model was turned into… more»
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Chevy 350 V8 Powered: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a thing for cars and guitars, especially electric guitars. I guess it’s because both have styling, color, performance, and a full range of sound going for them. Plus, both cars… more»
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22k Original Miles! 1978 Ford Thunderbird
The Thunderbird was flying high back in 1978 when personal luxury offerings were still a thriving market segment and the car maintained its good-looking lines outside, which found more than 350,000 happy customers for this model year alone. That… more»
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1 of 1,499: 1957 Ford Thunderbird “Super V8”
First-generation Ford Thunderbirds (1955-57) were 2-seat personal luxury cars. They sold well enough but would do even better when the 1958 redesign brought seating for four. A rare 1957 T-Bird is the E-Code edition which came with a 312… more»
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Single Owner: Flame Red 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The first generation of the Ford Thunderbird (1955-57) is often compared to the Chevy Corvette of the same period as a sports car. But it really was a personal luxury car and the only thing they had in common… more»
