A consistently undervalued series of classics (in my opinion) is the 1961 to 1966 Ford Thunderbirds. This particular car was sent in by Barn Finds reader Pat L., who discovered it here on craigslist. As you can see from the ad, this fabulous Thunderbird is located in Aptos,… more»
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Jun 28, 2017 • For Sale • 58 Comments
1963 Thunderbird: Rare M-Code Tri-Carb + AC!
According to the seller, this is one of only 17 28 tri-carb “Sports V8” engined 1963 Thunderbird coupes that were ever produced, and I’m sure even fewer of those had factory air conditioning. It is listed for sale here on eBay and… more»
Jun 23, 2017 • For Sale • 20 Comments
1976 Ford Thunderbird Super Clean Survivor
The seller tells us that this gorgeous restovivor (that can’t be original paint, it’s just too nice, although it is the original color) 1976 Thunderbird is a Bordeaux Edition limited edition. I have to disagree, because although it may… more»
Jun 19, 2017 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Cheap Bird–But Is It Inexpensive Enough?
I, for one, like the 64-66 Ford Thunderbirds. I also think they are undervalued in today’s collector car world. However, at some point you’ve got to really, really want to resurrect a car rather than find a way to… more»
May 26, 2017 • For Sale • 31 Comments
American Dream: 1963 Ford Thunderbird
The idea of the “American Dream” combines so many ideas, and concepts. Although for some of us, the idea of the American dream is of much simpler times, with beauty, style and grace, much like this Thunderbird. Having been… more»
May 19, 2017 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Inherited Bird: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Family Heirlooms are wonderful and symbolic items of family history, although they are usually something much simpler than this 1957 Thunderbird! Apparently this owner has inherited a few cars, but is looking to unload this Ford as well as… more»
May 15, 2017 • For Sale • 18 Comments
My Uncle’s Dream: 1966 Ford Thunderbird
My uncle is no longer with us, but he left me (among other things) with a love of classic Ford Thunderbirds. To be honest, I don’t remember how many he had, but it was at least five of them…. more»
May 13, 2017 • For Sale • 20 Comments
One Year Only Bird: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Hardtop
The fourth generation Thunderbird was another great addition to the Thunderbird lineage, but 1966 brought about a one year only option that is subtle, but certainly unique. This 1966 is a “Town Hardtop” model where it has smaller door… more»
May 6, 2017 • For Sale • 48 Comments
Impostor Bird: Shay Ford Thunderbird
Shay more commonly known for their reproduction Ford Model A’s also offered a limited run of Shay Thunderbirds. It is thought that only 200 Shay Thunderbirds were built, making this replica “rare.” In fine condition, this ‘Bird would be… more»
Apr 27, 2017 • For Sale • 40 Comments
One Owner Survivor: 1979 Ford Thunderbird
They don’t come much cleaner than this one! This 1979 Ford Thunderbird’s original owner died about 10 years ago, but his wife didn’t get around to selling his two cars until recently (more about the other one later). It’s… more»
Apr 9, 2017 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Another Green One! 1970 Thunderbird At No Reserve
I’m not sure exactly what to call this 1970 Ford Thunderbird, as it’s certainly very original but isn’t quite in nice enough shape to call it a survivor, and the work hasn’t been done yet to call it a… more»
Mar 19, 2017 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Unfinished Project: 1961 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
While some of the ‘heavy lifting’ has been completed on this 1961 Ford Thunderbird convertible, there’s still a fair portion to go. Luckily, that’s reflected in the price of the car where it’s listed for sale here on eBay…. more»
Mar 14, 2017 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Walled Up Since ’78: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
After being walled up in a house since 1978 (with 7 other cars), this 1956 Ford Thunderbird has recently broken cover after being dug out from underneath dumpster loads of clothing. The car is now for sale here on… more»
Mar 14, 2017 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Pink & Black: 1958 Ford Thunderbird
The seller tells us they have listed this “square bird” for a neighbor that has owned the car for over 30 years but can no longer comfortably slide behind the wheel–what a shame! The car is located in Van… more»
Mar 8, 2017 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Unfinished Arizona Project: 1962 Ford Thunderbird
It looks like someone tried to start on this 1962 Ford Thunderbird project but didn’t get very far, and stopped in a hurry. You’ll have to decide whether it’s worth trying to finish it or not after looking the… more»
Feb 12, 2017 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Sitting 30 Years: 1957 Thunderbird Garage Find
This is an “as found” picture of this 1957 Ford Thunderbird, which was recently purchased from its original owner in Southern California. The car is now located in Los Angeles and is listed for sale here on craigslist. The… more»
