Thunderbird

Dirty Bird: 1955 Ford Thunderbird

Time marches on, and sometimes it marches right across a classic car leaving plenty of damage in its wake. That is the case with this 1955 Ford Thunderbird, but it is definitely a car that could be restored. Below… more»

Dusty But Solid: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

The 1957 Ford Thunderbird was a significant vehicle for the manufacturer because it marked the final 2-seater built by Ford until the emergence of the EXP a ¼ of a century later. This particular 1957 model has been parked… more»

Solid Restorer: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

Looking around the background, it would appear that the owner of this 1957 Ford Thunderbird has a real love for that particular badge. This vehicle is part of a collection, but the owner now openly admits that he will… more»

Black Beauty: 1955 Ford Thunderbird

Whilst Ford always claimed that the Thunderbird had not been developed as a direct competitor to the Corvette, the fact that the development of the T-Bird commenced a mere month after the Corvette broke cover seemed to initially contradict… more»

Project or Parts? 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

This 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible has spent more than half of its life stored away in a barn, but it has now been dragged out to be sold as part of an estate. It’s a pretty forlorn-looking sight, and… more»

“Some Rust”: 1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

The owner of this 1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible candidly admits that it is a vehicle with some rust, although he does hasten to add that this is not severe. It has spent the past 15-years stored away in a… more»

Garage Find: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

You know, it doesn’t seem to matter how many times that I go out to my garage, I never seem to find anything quite as cool as this 1957 Thunderbird. It appears that the Ford hasn’t seen the road… more»

Custom 1963 Ford Thunderbird Le Mans Roadster

Here’s an impressive custom, going for what must be a fraction of the build cost. It’s a 1963 Thunderbird for sale here on Craigslist in Thomasville, North Carolina. It’s hard to imagine this extreme interpretation of the period T-Bird… more»

Unrestored Dirty Bird: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

In 1995, this 1957 Ford Thunderbird was parked in dry storage. It has only just emerged from hiding, and still wears the accumulated dust from all of those years. Don’t be fooled though, because it has been returned to… more»

Garage Find: 1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

Deteriorating health forced the owner of this 1957 Thunderbird Convertible to park the car in his garage 5-years-ago, and after sitting dormant for nearly half a decade, it is time for this classic Ford to find its way to… more»

BF AUCTION: 1961 Ford Thunderbird

With just 68k original miles, this 1961 Ford Thunderbird is in great shape inside and out! Jason V has a small collection of cars that he is liquidating and has asked us to auction them for him. He’s provided… more»

First Year Project: 1955 Ford Thunderbird

Apart from a small spot of rust in each rocker, this 1955 Ford Thunderbird is a solid car that needs someone willing to return it to its former glory. When released, the Thunderbird was an immediate success, and this… more»

BF AUCTION: 1955 Ford Thunderbird Last Call!

UPDATE – Dan has received a few requests for photos of the engine and engine bay, so he sent additional photos over to us. You can find them down in the photo gallery, so be sure to take a… more»

14k-Mile T-Bird: 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

I’m a big fan of Ford’s 9th-generation Thunderbird, especially the Turbo Coupe variation. Perhaps I’m biased, because one of my best friends owns a pristine Turbo Coupe, but I love how it combines performance and luxury into a distinctive… more»

Low Mileage And Original: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

As time goes on, your chances of finding a largely original car become slimmer by the day.  Why is this important?  The clues left behind on an original car, such as finishes, casting numbers, date stamps, etc…, tell the… more»

Is There Hope For This 1965 Ford Thunderbird?

By the time today’s featured Thunderbird, which is located in Jacksonville, Florida and for sale for $3,500 here on craigslist was produced, Ford had the luxury coupe market to themselves. Ford motor company managed twice to create a niche… more»

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