UPDATE – I wrote about this ravishing red ’55 Thunderbird back in August, but it’s back again and with the priced dropped $10,000. Nothing has changed in regards to the car’s description or photographs from the August ad. It’s… more»
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Bronze Beauty: 1965 Ford Thunderbird Special Landau
One look at this bronze beauty and you can see why that for ten consecutive years, Ford’s personal luxury automobile was still “Uniquely Thunderbird” as they advertised. There were competitors in 1965, primarily Buick’s beautiful Riviera, and some think… more»
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Limited Production Drop-Top: 2005 Ford Thunderbird
The Ford Thunderbird began as a two-seat personal luxury convertible in 1955. And it finished its run in the same position 50 years later. But for most of the time in between, the T-Bird had room for at least… more»
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Restoration-Ready Icon: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The 1957 Ford Thunderbird is one of those cars that needs no introduction. With its low-slung lines, subtle fins, and unmistakable style, the T-Bird quickly became one of the most recognizable American cars of the 1950s. Now up for… more»
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5-Speed and Supercharged: 1991 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe
While the late eighties and early nineties might be considered by many to be an overall doldrum period for intriguing autos, Ford came close to hitting a home run for the time with the Thunderbird Super Coupe, IMHO. The… more»
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64k Mile 2002 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Beginning as a two-occupant convertible in the mid-fifties, the Ford Thunderbird is one of those autos that successfully changed with the times, growing in size and eventually adding a temporary four-door model to the roster. After a five-year break… more»
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One of 2,000: Rare Princess Grace Limited Edition 1963 Ford Thunderbird
Limited Edition cars have been used to generate foot traffic to dealerships for years, especially in the middle of the sales cycle when sales generally slow down. Back in 1963, Lee Iacocca hoped to generate some buzz at Ford… more»
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45K Original Miles: 1964 Ford Thunderbird
When I hear the term “Personal Luxury Coupe”, I always drift towards thoughts of Pontiac’s Grand Prix or Chevrolet’s Monte Carlo. Ford, however, priescently invented the segment with the 1958 introduction of the “Square Bird” – and they made… more»
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4k Mile Survivor: 1987 Ford Thunderbird 5.0
To present an auto as among the nicest ones left of its kind can sometimes create unrealistic expectations, plus set a higher-than-normal level for potential scrutiny from prospective buyers. Although I try not to overuse this description, it seems… more»
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BF Featured: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
Few cars embody the spirit of 1950s Americana like the Ford Thunderbird, and this 1956 Ford Thunderbird, offered exclusively here on Barn Finds, is a beautifully restored example with an excellent history. Showing 81,000 miles on the odometer and… more»
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46k Original Miles: 1963 Ford Thunderbird
It is easy to examine some classics and conclude that mileage claims made by the seller are questionable. However, that doesn’t appear to be the case with this 1963 Ford Thunderbird. It presents beautifully, and with the listing indicating… more»
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Very Factory Correct: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
This nice and clean red ’55 Thunderbird brings back memories. I was a little kid in the early 1960s and remember seeing my first 2-seater Thunderbird on the road. It looked just like this one and I went ga-ga… more»
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Downsizing Opportunity: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
I recently read that the word “downsize” was coined at General Motors back in 1975. That would make sense considering how GM was super busy 50 years ago working on shedding the weight and exterior dimensions of their full-sized… more»
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$41k Invested? 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
One of the easiest traps to fall into when restoring a classic is to overcapitalize on your build. It becomes impossible to recoup those costs, but it can be a bonus for the next owner. Such is the case… more»
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Flair Bird Project: 1966 Ford Thunderbird
When the Ford Thunderbirds dropped the 2-seat format, they became known as “Square Birds” (1958-60). That generation was followed by the “Bullet Birds” of 1961-63. The next iteration, including the seller’s 1966 T-Bird, was sometimes dubbed the “Flair Birds”,… more»
