One of the most important lessons that I’ve learned through decades of dealing with classic cars is the importance of doing some research on the vehicle that strikes the right chord with you. There are many factors to consider… more»
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Car Plus Parts: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
This is one of those sales where you’re not sure if you’re buying a car that comes with a lot of parts or you’re buying a lot of parts that come with a car. Either way, this 1966 Ford… more»
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One-Owner 24k Mile 1976 Ford Thunderbird
If you were to look up the definition of land yacht, there would have to be a picture of a mid-1970s Ford Thunderbird next to it. The sixth generation of the T-Bird was built between 1972-76 and they were… more»
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Trio of T-Birds: 1967/1968 Ford Thunderbirds
When the Thunderbird was redesigned for 1967, Ford took things one step beyond the 2-door personal luxury car it had been all its life. They added an extra set of doors, making it available as a 4-door sedan for… more»
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One-Owner 31k Mile 1972 Ford Thunderbird 429
It’s hard to believe that Ford built its one-millionth Thunderbird in 1972, just 17 years after all the excitement began with a 2-seater. What the car had evolved to was vastly different than how it started out. Besides seating… more»
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14 miles! Dealer Stock 1976 Ford Thunderbird
Never titled, never sold, and never prepared for sale, this 1976 Ford Thunderbird in Brandon, Mississippi sat 44 years at a now-retired Ford dealership before its discovery by Auctioneer J.D. Pass. Presumably going to the highest bidder at some… more»
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One-Owner 1956 Ford Thunderbird
The Thunderbird for 1956 was more than a decade ahead of its time with its standard and optional safety features. As if this baby bird’s lines weren’t beautiful enough to become a sought-after classic, she’s had only one owner… more»
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390 V8 Barn Find: 1961 Ford Thunderbird
After a successful three-year run as a personal luxury car with a back seat, the Ford Thunderbird was redesigned again for 1961. It featured sleeker, less boxy styling than its 1958-60 predecessors and could arguably be considered the best-looking… more»
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Parked In ’89: No Reserve 1955 Ford Thunderbird
The owner of this 1955 Ford Thunderbird received the vehicle as part of a deal when he purchased a deceased friend’s home. It is a project that stalled decades ago and now needs someone willing to return it to… more»
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One-Family Survivor! 1969 Ford Thunderbird
Original paint, original top, original driveline, original interior, and more! That should answer the typical challenges to the overused claim of “survivor.” This beautiful T-bird earns it! The 1969 Ford Thunderbird in Claremore, Oklahoma enjoyed years of garaged care… more»
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Wine Cellar Find: 42k Mile 1960 Ford Thunderbird
The second generation of the Ford Thunderbird, which ran from 1958-60, was it’s first as a 4-passenger personal luxury car instead of the 2-seater it replaced. The decision to re-invent the car must have worked by Ford standards as… more»
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Solid Survivor: 1962 Ford Thunderbird 390
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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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
