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»
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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»
Apr 14, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
390 Tri-Power: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop
This 1963 Thunderbird Hardtop is not just a pretty face because it has the muscle to back those good looks. It is a tidy survivor with a genuine M-Code V8 under the hood, and it is set to go… more»
Apr 4, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Barn Find Collection: Thunderbirds and Lincolns
Estate sales often turn up some interesting finds. In this case, an open garage that doesn’t look like its been touched in years – except to store a minimum of five and as many as seven old Ford Thunderbirds… more»
Mar 29, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Unfinished Business: 1962 Ford Thunderbird
The third generation of the Ford T-Birds were introduced for 1961 and their shape had space age qualities about them. A big departure from the “Squarebirds” of 1958-60. The car would gain a lot of attention very quickly as… more»
Mar 11, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Color Changed: 1963 Ford Thunderbird
The person who buys this Ford Thunderbird will have some decisions to make. It has undergone a color change, so they will need to decide whether to leave it as-is or return it to its original shade. It also… more»
