The Ford Motor Company has a history of creating market sectors. The Model T is often considered the first “people’s car,” with the Mustang credited, rightly or wrongly, as the first pony car. It created another in 1955 when… more»
Thunderbird
Sep 14, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1 of 6 French Exports? 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The first generation of the 2-seat Ford Thunderbird ended its three-year run in 1957. After that, it would convert to a 4-passenger personal luxury car. But not before a half-dozen of the cars were supposedly shipped to France for… more»
Sep 11, 2023 • Auctions • 25 Comments
BF Auction: 1988 Ford Thunderbird 5.0
Ford created the Personal Luxury Car market segment by releasing its first Thunderbird in 1955. The T-Bird served faithfully until the company ended production in 1997. It returned briefly in 2002 before Ford retired the badge in 2005. Our… more»
Sep 4, 2023 • Auctions • 31 Comments
BF Auction: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
Ford’s first-generation Thunderbird was conceived in the early 1950s when George Walker, chief stylist, and Lewis Crusoe, vice president of the Ford Division, visited the Autorama in Paris. The siren song of the two-seater was obvious. The pair wasted… more»
Sep 2, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Original 428: 1967 Ford Thunderbird
Walking into a dealership and buying a car off the showroom floor is a wonderful experience. However, ordering one tailored to your taste happens once in a lifetime for a fortunate few. The original owner followed that path with… more»
Aug 31, 2023 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Beak Bird: 1971 Ford Thunderbird Landau Coupe
In the late 1960s, my father bought a dark blue Jaguar XKE 2+2. He was a doctor, and the Jag loved to break. This was not a good combination. One day the Jag dropped a part on the road… more»
Aug 26, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Duplicate Concept Car: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Italien
Ford and other automobile manufacturers were always developing concept cars. Some would inspire final production vehicles, while others would just be cool to look at. The Thunderbird Italien is an example of where an existing model was turned into… more»
Aug 21, 2023 • For Sale • 64 Comments
Chevy 350 V8 Powered: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a thing for cars and guitars, especially electric guitars. I guess it’s because both have styling, color, performance, and a full range of sound going for them. Plus, both cars… more»
Aug 13, 2023 • For Sale • 34 Comments
22k Original Miles! 1978 Ford Thunderbird
The Thunderbird was flying high back in 1978 when personal luxury offerings were still a thriving market segment and the car maintained its good-looking lines outside, which found more than 350,000 happy customers for this model year alone. That… more»
Aug 6, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1 of 1,499: 1957 Ford Thunderbird “Super V8”
First-generation Ford Thunderbirds (1955-57) were 2-seat personal luxury cars. They sold well enough but would do even better when the 1958 redesign brought seating for four. A rare 1957 T-Bird is the E-Code edition which came with a 312… more»
Aug 5, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Single Owner: Flame Red 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The first generation of the Ford Thunderbird (1955-57) is often compared to the Chevy Corvette of the same period as a sports car. But it really was a personal luxury car and the only thing they had in common… more»
Jul 22, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
30k Miles and Same Owner for 51 Years: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Here’s a nice-looking ’57 Thunderbird that has had one owner for over 51 years and is reported to have only 30,000 original miles (29,599.9 is showing on the odometer photo). Production for the ’57 Thunderbird began on October 3,… more»
Jul 14, 2023 • Auctions • 13 Comments
No Reserve Blue Bird: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau
In 1966, this self-proclaimed car nerd put together a scrapbook of cars for a cub scouts project. I remember cutting out and pasting in a cool, full-page ’66 T-Bird ad with a blue-clad pilot behind the wheel (and apparently… more»
Jul 9, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Black-On-Black Black Bird: 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
If you like your mid-60’s personal luxury cars black-on-black and with a black power convertible top as well, this could be the car for you. This “Unique in All the world” 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible is part of a… more»
Jul 9, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Long-Term Owner: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Meet the car that either nearly killed the Corvette – or made it better. It was the golden era of V8 motors, and every maker was offering one somewhere in its lineup. But the Corvette, which as a sports… more»
Jul 6, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Long-Term Owners: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
UPDATE 07/06/2023: Few things are more frustrating for an owner than listing a classic for sale and falling foul of a non-paying buyer. That is the case with the owner of this 1957 Ford Thunderbird. The previous listing indicates… more»
