Ford gambled in 1958 and turned the 2-passenger Thunderbird into a 4-seat personal luxury car. The gamble paid off as sales more than tripled and they continued on the high side for years to come. The third generation, made… more»
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Sep 3, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Only Two-Owner Survivor: 1963 Ford Thunderbird 390
By 1960, Ford executives were no doubt pleased with their decision to transform the Thunderbird from a two-seater into a four-seat personal luxury car. Sales had grown year after year beginning with 1958 and – in 1961 – the… more»
Aug 31, 2020 • For Sale • 25 Comments
30k Mile Survivor! 1974 Ford Thunderbird
During the 1950s, many people viewed the Corvette and the Thunderbird as direct competitors. This was in spite of the fact that GM and Ford were targetting different customers with their two-seater offerings. By 1974 there could be no… more»
Aug 29, 2020 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Black Plate Barn Find: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
This 1963 Thunderbird Convertible has led an interesting life. The original owner used the vehicle regularly until 1974. He then sold it, and the second owner proceeded to park it in a barn immediately. It sat unused and unloved… more»
Aug 25, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Captive Bird: 1959 Ford Thunderbird
To many, “the real Thunderbird” was the original two-seater that Ford built between 1955-57. While a lot of folks think of it as a sports car, in reality it was one of the first personal luxury cars. In hindsight,… more»
Aug 8, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Early Bird: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Many think the Ford Thunderbird was conceived to directly compete as a sportscar against the Chevrolet Corvette. However, it really was one of the first personal luxury cars on the market, albeit a two-seater. The T-Bird was named after… more»
Aug 2, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Birds of a Feather: Pair of 1950s Ford Thunderbirds
You know the expression, “birds of a feather flock together?” Well, in this case, it applies to a pair of Ford T-Birds, likely a 1957 and a 1956. From the first generation of the iconic Fordmobiles, these two looked… more»
Jul 31, 2020 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Grandpa’s D-Code 1957 Ford Thunderbird
There’s not much more iconic than a white 1957 Ford Thunderbird. Just ask any viewers of American Graffiti! This one belonged to the seller’s grandfather and is up for sale due to their passing. It’s listed for sale here… more»
Jul 26, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
35k Mile 460-Powered 1974 Ford Thunderbird Coupe
By 1974 the Thunderbird was in its sixth generation of production and had no resemblance to the original 1955 version. In fact, this Thunderbird model was the largest ever produced and shared a striking resemblance to its cousin the… more»
Jul 22, 2020 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Original D-Code: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
So often here at Barn Finds, ’57 Thunderbird project cars will appear on our desks, and they are afflicted with severe rust issues. That is not the case with this survivor, because it is as clean as you are… more»
Jul 12, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Last of The Big Birds: 1976 Ford Thunderbird
The seller of this 1976 Thunderbird refers to it as the last of the”Big Birds.” That is undoubtedly true because its 1977 replacement was smaller in virtually every dimension that mattered. This car appears to be in excellent condition… more»
Jul 5, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rust-Free Project: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
By 1957, the Ford Thunderbird was firmly entrenched in the American new car market. While many people today perceive the 1st Generation Thunderbird as a sports car, Ford aimed to produce a comfortable roadster. They succeeded in this aim,… more»
Jun 26, 2020 • For Sale • 40 Comments
440-Equipped: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
Finding a classic car that has received some significant mechanical upgrades is a pretty common occurrence. Finding one where these upgraded components were sourced from an entirely different manufacturer is less so. That is the story behind this 1956… more»
Jun 22, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
D-Bird! 1957 Ford Thunderbird with D-Code V8
The Ford Motor Company’s decision to add a rear seat to the 1958 second-generation T-bird forever diverged it from the Chevrolet Corvette. That move also granted “instant classic” status to the first-generation Thunderbird. As a young crumb-snatcher, I remember… more»
Jun 11, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Revived After Sitting For 42 Years! 1955 Ford Thunderbird
While the market has been flat for a while for the 1955-57 Thunderbirds, some serious bargains have started to show up of late. Consider this 1955 model that was in barn storage from 1978 until recently, when the seller… more»
May 30, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1961 Ford Thunderbird – “Still in the Barn”
As you can tell from the years of dirt and debris on this car, it has been stored in this barn for a long time. In fact, the seller says it is still in the barn! It can be… more»
