1963 was the end of the road for the third generation Ford Thunderbird, which only lasted for three model years between 1961-1963. Ford managed to sell over 63,000 Thunderbirds in 1963, but less than 6,000 were convertibles so the… more»
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No Reserve: 1968 Ford Thunderbird Landau
To the winner goes the spoils. That is the philosophy behind this 1968 Ford Thunderbird Landau. It has many positive attributes, including immaculate presentation, a known ownership history with the same family since Day One, and a giant of… more»
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Junkyard Find: 1965 Ford Thunderbird
Now, this is one that you really don’t see in junkyards anymore, or at least you really shouldn’t. This 1965 Ford Thunderbird somehow ended up in a pick-and-pull yard here in Boise, rather than with someone who could have… more»
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428 Powered: 1966 Ford Thunderbird
While Ford’s goal with the Thunderbird was to produce what it termed a personal luxury car, clever buyers could squeeze impressive performance out of their new toy for minimal outlay if the mood took them. That is the path… more»
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Customized Project: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Offered up for sale are three “historical” vehicles said to have been customized by fabrication legend Gene Winfield and stored inside a trailer that may have once belonged to George Barris. Interesting credentials to say the least, but the… more»
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Continental Kit: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
When the Ford Thunderbird was introduced in 1955, comparisons to the Chevy Corvette were inevitable. But the only thing they had a common was 2-passenger seating. While the Corvette was something of a sports car, the T-Bird was a… more»
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No Reserve: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
One of my all-time favorite movies is the 1973 classic “American Graffiti.” It was one of those movies where Hollywood names weren’t the only stars. Some pretty impressive cars also took a starring role, and amongst those was a… more»
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Blank Custom Canvas: 1964 Ford Thunderbird
Ford would redesign the Thunderbird for the third time in 1964 and had a winner on their hands. Sales increased by 46% over the prior year as the car gained a squarer, formal look for the next three years…. more»
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Amazing 16k Mile 1977 Ford Thunderbird
The seller of this 1977 Ford Thunderbird goes to great lengths to emphasize the vehicle’s originality. It is claimed that this car is as it was the day the original lady owner took delivery. It has never been buffed,… more»
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Fancy Field Find: 1969 Ford Thunderbird
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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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
