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»
Glamour Bird: 1968 Ford Thunderbird
For the most part, there are no refunds, no returns, and no trial periods in the world of classic cars, so if you buy something, it’s yours, even if it’s not quite what you thought you wanted. The seller… more»
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Frank Sinatra Ties? 1965 Ford Thunderbird
In some cases, a celebrity’s association with an automobile may be somewhat of a selling point, if it’s verifiable and the car is unique or special. However, even if past ownership credibility is dubious, it’s still an interesting conversation… more»
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Impressive Older Restoration: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
I was telling my doctor recently that every time I see a beautifully restored 2-seater Thunderbird, my heart skips a beat. Being about the same age, my doctor said it was nothing to worry about and that I was… more»
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Needs Reviving: Restored 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Ford introduced a 2-seat car in 1955, the Thunderbird. Unlike the other 2-seater over at Chevrolet (Corvette), the T-Bird was a personal luxury car (even though it was more powerful than the early ‘Vettes). This ’55 Thunderbird is said… more»
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BF Auction: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Of the first-generation “Baby Birds,” the 1957 model enjoyed the highest production numbers (21,380), but that is partially because its production was extended to December 13, 1957. I was reminded of that when I saw a two-page advertisement in… more»
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Off The Road Since 1991: 1956 Ford Thunderbird Barn Find
The 2-seater 1955-57 Thunderbirds will always be my favorite car. Some of it is sentimental since my parents bought an attractive Meadowmist Green and Pinetree Green 1956 Ford Parklane station wagon when I was but a youngster. I remember… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1964 Ford Thunderbird Project
In 1964, Ford introduced what would become the last generation of unibody Thunderbirds until 1980, and the public responded by buying 92,465 of them, an increase of almost 30,000 units over the previous model year. Although it was based… more»
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Convertible Conversion! 1978 Ford Thunderbird
Ford introduced its Thunderbird as a luxury convertible in 1955, yet by the late ’70s, convertibles had practically vanished from American show rooms, opening the door to third-party conversions like this feature car. The 1978 Ford Thunderbird in Portland,… more»
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Only Two SoCal Owners: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The late Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys created the mystique of sunny Southern California in his brilliant music and even gave the Ford Thunderbird tons of free advertising. In the group’s 1964 hit, “Fun, Fun, Fun”, the upbeat… more»
