Thunderbird

Feb 10, 2018 8:20am MDT • Uncategorized • 50 Comments

Clipped Wings: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Shorty

We’ve seen quite a few shorty vehicles fly through here the last few years but this 1966 Ford Thunderbird shorty is.. different. This little bundle of fun is listed on eBay with bids of just over $500 so far… more»

Dec 3, 2017 11:17am MDT • For Sale • 22 Comments

Mind the Beak: 1971 Ford Thunderbird

Edsel, Pontiac, and AMC have nothing on this nose! I think even Barbra Streisand is a little jealous. Beyond the protruding proboscis, these four door Birds are unique and worthy collectibles. Huge V8, room for all your friends, suicide… more»

Oct 13, 2017 4:20pm MDT • Uncategorized • 13 Comments

Well-Maintained: 1986 Ford Thunderbird

While Thunderbirds of this generation aren’t many people’s first choice, it is a rarity to see one on the road these days let alone one in decent condition! Although the pictures aren’t super high quality, it is clear that… more»

Sep 25, 2017 3:00pm MDT • For Sale • 9 Comments

Driver Project: 1965 Ford Thunderbird

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»

Sep 12, 2017 11:00am MDT • Uncategorized • 17 Comments

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»

Sep 7, 2017 8:20am MDT • For Sale • 41 Comments

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»

Aug 11, 2017 7:00am MDT • For Sale • 13 Comments

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»

Aug 10, 2017 5:40pm MDT • For Sale • 24 Comments

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»

Aug 3, 2017 5:40am MDT • For Sale • 23 Comments

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»

Jul 7, 2017 7:00am MDT • For Sale • 40 Comments

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»

Jul 6, 2017 5:00am MDT • For Sale • 27 Comments

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»

Jun 28, 2017 2:10pm MDT • For Sale • 58 Comments