Ford created the Personal Luxury Car market segment when it released the original Thunderbird in 1955. It remained a staple of its model range for over forty years before experiencing a brief revival in the New Millenium. This T-Bird… more»
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Barn Bound Bird: 1965 Ford Thunderbird
If I had to pick a Thunderbird favorite, it would be the fourth-gen, such as today’s feature, a 1965 convertible. Having lived in a Weston, Massachusetts barn for an extended period, this Emberglo Metallic finished ‘bird has been cleaned… more»
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BF Auction: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Landau
It is fair to say that this 1966 Ford Thunderbird Landau has dodged a bullet. The owner rescued it a few months ago when it was destined to head to the scrapyard. It has strong family connections and a… more»
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True Barn Find! 1964 Ford Thunderbird
Ford introduced the Thunderbird in 1955 as a personal luxury car. But its 2-passenger set-up often got it compared to the Chevy Corvette, which was a sports car. After three years, Ford thought they could sell more T-Birds by… more»
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Stored 39 Years: 1956 Ford Thunderbird Project
The two-seater Ford Thunderbird made its debut in 1955. Despite it being a niche car (a pricey, two-seater personal luxury car with limited trunk space), it was a sales success with 16,155 units sold. Plus, it accomplished its task… more»
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Rare Interior Color: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
The classic two-seater ’55-’57 Thunderbirds still turn heads. Especially mine. I recently spotted a gorgeous Sunset Coral ’56 T-Bird at a local repair shop and, yes, I quickly did a u-turn and went back to check it out. You… more»
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Glamour Bird Barn Find: 1969 Thunderbird 429 V8
When the Thunderbird arrived, carving out the personal luxury car space, buyers flocked to place orders. Arriving with a V8 from the git-go, the T-Bird almost bumped the Corvette off the map. As the years passed, and generations of… more»
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Grandpa’s Survivor? 1957 Ford Thunderbird
People often lump the first generation of the Ford Thunderbird and the 1953-55 Chevy Corvette into the same category, i.e., they’re sports cars. But that’s not really correct. While the T-Bird was a 2-seater like the ‘Vette, it was… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1963 Ford Thunderbird
Classics with a known history typically garner attention when they hit the market. The 1963 Ford Thunderbird is already desirable, but this one lifts that to a higher level because it has only had two owners throughout its life…. more»
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Rare Fila Edition: 1985 Ford Thunderbird Garage Find
Seeking to bring back some elements of excitement lost with the eighth-generation models, Ford redesigned the Thunderbird again in 1983, and for the first time, a Turbo Coupe became available, featuring a turbocharged four-cylinder under the hood. Another noteworthy… more»
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32k Original Miles: 1990 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a Super Coupe. Technically, since this 1990 Ford is a Thunderbird, it is also a bird. The Super Coupe was the badge’s high-performance offering, and this one is a… more»
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Consequences of Going Under Cover: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
While we have a lot of fun here at Barn Finds writing up all of these neat old classic vehicles, sometimes you run across a car that makes you want to cry. It just hurts to see a vehicle… more»
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Barn Find Project: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
One of Ford’s offerings that gracefully stood the test of time was the Thunderbird, starting as a two-seater in 1955 and then quickly adapting itself to changing market segments throughout its eleven generations. The T-Bird grew a rear passenger… more»
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Mystery Bonus! 1960 Ford Thunderbird
Ford introduced a 2-seat personal luxury car in 1955, the Thunderbird. It sold reasonably well, but the bean counters thought it could do better with a back seat added. So, the auto was redesigned to seat four passengers, and… more»
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Long-Term Owner: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Ford is credited with creating the Personal Luxury Car segment when it released the First Generation Thunderbird. However, some would argue that the Muntz Jet was actually the first such vehicle. The T-Bird bested the Muntz on two fronts,… more»
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Q-Code 428CID V8: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau Coupe
In the beginning, Ford’s Thunderbird established the “personal luxury” niche. The original design was inspired by the popularity of two-seat European sports cars but amended to accommodate Americans’ desire for comfort. As the years rolled by, the T-Bird gained… more»
