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»
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Two-Owner 1986 Ford Thunderbird
I’ll always give my parents a lot of credit, and a little of the blame, for tolerating and promoting my car weirdness. In addition to handing down my mobile auto-mechanics classroom (my mom’s rusty ’65 Mustang, which I still… more»
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Classic Cruiser: 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
The 1955 Ford Thunderbird is one of the most recognizable American cars of the postwar era. Designed to compete with the Chevrolet Corvette, the T-Bird emphasized personal luxury over raw performance, and the result was a two-seat convertible that… more»
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Stored Survivor: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Coupe
With its long, low profile and distinctive styling, the fourth-generation Ford Thunderbird holds a special place in ’60s personal luxury. This 1966 Thunderbird coupe has been stored indoors for the past five years and is now up for grabs… more»
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Low-Mileage Survivor! 1978 Ford Thunderbird Two-Door
With 4.4 million examples produced over eleven generations, Ford’s Thunderbird has been one of the more popular passenger cars in history. The first models carved out the “personal luxury” niche – an enduring innovation that inspired plenty of copycats…. more»
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Barn Find Bullet Bird: 1962 Ford Thunderbird Coupe
Here’s yet another “barn find from an estate sale” in the form of a sleek-looking 1962 Ford Thunderbird Coupe. I’m sure there’s a story here, but taken at face – or photo – value, it looks like a nice,… more»
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Black Beauty: 1976 Ford Thunderbird
OK, I’ll admit it. From time to time, I have taken a snarky attitude towards mid-to-late-seventies disco duck mobiles, such as this 1976 Ford Thunderbird. It’s not a retrospective on my part; I clearly recall the era, and was… more»
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21k Original Miles: 2004 Ford Thunderbird
The retro trend that emerged during the 1990s and early 2000s didn’t bypass Ford, with the company releasing a new Thunderbird with styling that harked back to the badge’s very beginnings. Initially selling in reasonable numbers, the tally dropped… more»
