The luxurious Ford Thunderbird continued its growth spurt in the late 1960s and the most popular model in 1969 was the Tudor Landau with its expansive blind quarter roofline. It accounted for more than half of Thunderbird production that… more»
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Aug 30, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
All Original Coupe: 1966 Ford Thunderbird
Although 1966 was the final year for the fourth generation Thunderbird, Ford made a few cosmetic modifications from the previous year’s model including a new grille with a huge Thunderbird emblem right in the center. The standard 390 cubic… more»
Aug 20, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Garaged 50 Years: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
This two-owner, two-seater Thunderbird has an interesting story, but we wish we knew more. The original owner was a Ford executive who sold it to the second owner in 1965. For some reason, it was put in a garage… more»
Jul 25, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
390 Tri-Power: 1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster
I can never stress enough the importance of doing your homework before committing your hard-earned cash to buying a classic car. Take the 1962 Ford Thunderbird as an example. While there is little to separate a standard Convertible from… more»
Jul 10, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Garage Find Project: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Many compare the early Ford Thunderbird to the Chevy Corvette and that’s not a fair comparison. While they both were 2-seaters (at least initially for Ford), the T-Bird was a small, personal luxury car while the ‘Vette was considered… more»
Jul 1, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1956 Ford Thunderbird With 15k Original Miles!
One of the joys of writing for Barn Finds is having the privilege to review some truly amazing cars. Some of these classics can be beautifully restored vehicles that look as good today as they did the day that… more»
Jun 23, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Parked For 35 Years: 1964 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
I guess that every story is going to be different, but I look at some of the classics that we see here at Barn Finds and wonder why they have spent years hidden away in a shed or garage…. more»
Jun 20, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Basement Find: 1964 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
This 1964 Thunderbird Convertible is less of a barn find and more of a basement find. It isn’t clear why the owner hid it away, but it appears that it has been sitting for at least 30 years. It… more»
Jun 5, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
No Reserve Project: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
An elderly gentleman purchased this 1955 Ford Thunderbird back in 1971 and enjoyed driving the car for many years. He dismantled it to undertake a restoration, but failing health saw the project stall pretty early. His grandson is now… more»
May 25, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
California Shed Find: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Sometimes estate sales can come with their downsides, which is the case with this 1957 Ford Thunderbird. When its owner passed away, most of the information about this classic and its history went with him. It is now being… more»
May 9, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Chopped 1965 Ford Thunderbird
This 1965 Ford Thunderbird was one of 42,600 hardtops built for the model year. And it looks like the car has been off the road and up in the air for quite some time. Someone decided to cut the… more»
Apr 30, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1 of 1,499 Built! 1957 Ford Thunderbird E-Code
Want a chance to finish restoring one of only 1,499 prized E-Code ’57 Thunderbirds? If so, start making a long list of questions, because the seller doesn’t share a lot of details or photographs. One could say the “E”… more»
Apr 28, 2021 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Mach 1 Edition? 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Sitting in a garage lies this 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe with a 5 speed manual transmission and a reported 42,000 miles. The Turbo Coupe is said to be one of 500 special Mach 1 Editions of this run… more»
Apr 27, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
390 Powered 1965 Ford Thunderbird Landau
The fourth generation of Ford’s large personal luxury car, the Thunderbird, was built between 1964-66. It differed from the 1961-63 models in terms of styling that favored a more squared-off, formal look that resulted in sales of more than… more»
Apr 22, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
50k Original Miles: 1964 Ford Thunderbird Landau
There’s no feeling quite like opening a barn and finding a classic car that is in excellent condition under a layer of dust. That’s what this 1964 Ford Thunderbird Landau represents, and it has now been transformed into a… more»
Apr 20, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Amazing Factory Supercharged 1957 Ford Thunderbird
If you are passionate about any car that wears the blue-oval badge, you are going to fall in love with this 1957 Ford Thunderbird. Even if your allegiance rests with another make, it is hard not to feel complete… more»
