Looking back at the history of the Ford Thunderbird, the car started out life as a two-seater in 1955 as an intended competitor for the Chevrolet Corvette, but the powers that be at Ford quickly decided there would be… more»
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Almost New: 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
The late 1980s was the high-water mark for personal luxury coupes in America. Monte Carlos, Thunderbirds, Regals, and the occasional Grand Prix ruled NASCAR, and win on Sunday sell on Monday was still a thing. While all of these… more»
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Tahoe Turquoise T-Bird: 1967 Landau Coupe
I was eleven when the all-new 1967 Thunderbirds rolled into the local Ford dealership’s showroom. I remember how different they looked from the 1966 model. They appeared bigger and wider and I loved that new jet-age front end styling… more»
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Needs Some Love: 1965 Ford Thunderbird
While sales tapered during its three years of production, Ford’s Fourth Generation Thunderbird continued to sell in respectable numbers. The seller admits this 1965 example needs some love, but it does appear complete. It also seems to be short… more»
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Stored 52 Years! 1955 Ford Thunderbird
The Ford Thunderbird was born in 1955 and is often compared to the Chevy Corvette of the same era. But that’s an inaccurate comparison as the T-Bird was designed as a 2-seat personal luxury car while the ‘Vette was… more»
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Time Capsule T-Bird: 1976 Ford Thunderbird
Sometimes a seller’s choice of words in their advertising sales pitch such as “mint,” “amazing,” “stunning,” and “original” can be questioned, but that doesn’t appear to be the case here. Based on the more than 50 photos, this is… more»
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Parked in 1993: 1962 Ford Thunderbird
A previous owner backed this 1962 Thunderbird into their barn in 1993 to attend to a brake issue but somehow became waylaid. Three decades later, the car has emerged from hiding, searching for a new home. It carries thirty… more»
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Pink Classic! 1959 Ford Thunderbird Drop-Top
More than 53,000 copies of the original 2-seat Ford Thunderbird were built in 1955-57. But the bean counters and marketing types thought the potential would be greater with a back seat for two more passengers. So, the cars were… more»
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Color Mystery: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Like most people, I love a good mystery. Whether it is part of a good book or life itself, there’s nothing more satisfying than unraveling something that has caused others to ponder endlessly. That is one thing I find… more»
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1 of 2000: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Principality Of Monaco
The Ford Thunderbird already had plenty of bling and lavish styling by the time the 1963 model rolled around, but an interesting event occurred the year before that the powers that be at Ford Motor Company viewed as a… more»
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Rare Color! 1964 Ford Thunderbird
The 1964-66 Ford Thunderbirds were treated to new sheet metal that would earn them the nicknames “Jetbirds” or “Flairbirds”. The public responded enthusiastically to the changes and sales increased by nearly 50% in the first year. The only thing… more»
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Monaco Edition: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Limited Landau
When Ford introduced the Thunderbird, it was meant to compete with the Corvette, but ended up carving out its own niche. Rather than being a sports car with some luxury features, the Thunderbird was a luxury car with some… more»
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67k Original Miles: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Landau
When Ford unveiled its Third Generation Thunderbird, it revealed a car sleeker and more futuristic than its predecessors. The country’s imagination had been captured by the concept of landing on the moon, and the Thunderbird’s rocket-like appearance seemed to… more»
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Stored 50 Years: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The first generation of the Ford Thunderbird was produced from 1955-57 and sold more than 53,000 copies. These were early examples of “personal luxury cars” but Ford executives thought they could sell more by adding a back seat to… more»
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D-Code 312 V8/3-Speed! 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The Thunderbird was a monumental success for Ford Motor Company, introduced in 1955 and lasting for ten generations before it took a break after the 1997 model year. The first-generation cars were two-seaters and manufactured from 1955 through 1957,… more»
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No Reserve: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The First Generation Ford Thunderbird has a strong following and is largely credited with creating the “personal luxury car” segment in the American market. While Chevrolet struggled with initial sales of its two-seat Corvette, Thunderbird sales grew from strength… more»
