You don’t have long to pick up this pretty 1965 Thunderbird, seen here on eBay and sent in by Barn Finds reader Matt Williams. While not perfect, there are a lot of good bones here and with bidding currently at… more»
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Spreading Its Wings: 1985 Ford Thunderbird
At the dawn of the 1980s, design trends dictated that styling on most cars was boxy and linear. While many cars looked good with this type of design, they weren’t very aerodynamic. As the eighties progressed, and Corporate Average… more»
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I’m On Fire (Again): 1956 Ford Thunderbird
In a previous story, I wrote about a former teacher who owned a 1955 Thunderbird. A ride in her yellow Thunderbird is probably the root cause for my desire to own one of these two seat beauties, and, thanks… more»
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Baby, I’m On Fire: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Oh, this is tempting. Very tempting. I have always had a soft spot for 1955-1957 Thunderbirds. My fourth grade teacher, Ms. Pennington, had a Goldenrod Yellow 1955 Thunderbird. It was her daily driver, and, to a young car nut… more»
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Bird of Few Words: 1962 Ford Thunderbird
If I had to pick a favorite generation of Thunderbird (because who doesn’t have a favorite generation of Thunderbird?) I’d probably go with the 1961-63 “Bullet Bird.” I love how it marries totally of-the-moment space age design motifs with… more»
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1964 Ford Thunderbird Barn Find!
Said to be a true barn find, this appears to be a half-done project to me. This 1964 Ford Thunderbird is for sale here on craigslist in Spring, Texas for the asking price of $9,500. The seller states they have spent over… more»
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Jade Jewelry: 1976 Ford Thunderbird
So pull that cover back and show this green beauty! By 1976, the Ford Thunderbird had gone from being a sporty personal luxury car to a monstrously large luxury coupe. It was still pretty cool, though, and 52,935 of… more»
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It’s Fabulous! 1966 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop
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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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
