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»
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Much Recent Work: 1958 Ford Thunderbird
One of the greatest concerns when purchasing a classic is whether its sparkling exterior might hide a long list of mechanical woes that would cost a small fortune to address. However, that isn’t the case with this 1958 Ford… more»
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Not Started In 25 Years: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Check out this clean, solid black ’57 Thunderbird that’s been garaged and in “HiBIRDnation” for the past 25 years. The seller is extremely brief in the ad and offers nothing in the areas of specs or explanations of why… more»
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42k Mile Survivor: 1985 Ford Thunderbird 5.0
When the ninth-generation Ford Thunderbird was introduced in 1983, it was sort of a comeback for the model, as the downsized previous gen had suffered a significant drop in sales. The T-Bird received a fresh new look, which featured… more»
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Family-Owned 62 Years: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
If you love beautifully-restored red ‘Birds with a known history, then this gorgeous 1955 Ford Thunderbird is for you. It was purchased by the current owner’s father way back in 1963 and has remained in the same family ever… more»
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Raven Black ‘Bird: 1960 Ford Thunderbird Coupe
Back in the day when car styling was on a three-year cycle, sales numbers rarely increased each year. Not so with the ’58-’60 Thunderbird. Even though 1958 wasn’t a full production year due to delays in rolling out the… more»
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Garage-Kept Survivor: 1956 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop
With its iconic porthole hardtop and unmistakable mid-century lines, the 1956 Ford Thunderbird holds a special place in American automotive history. This example, offered at no reserve, is a particularly compelling survivor. Showing just 73,785 miles and equipped with… more»
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Rare 430 J Code: 1959 Ford Thunderbird Coupe
For model year 1959, there was no “sophomore slump” in regards to sales of the 1959 Ford Thunderbird. Sure, the introduction of the groundbreaking 1958 four-seater Thunderbird was delayed and didn’t go on sale until February of 1958, but… more»
