Sometimes you have to thin the herd. And that’s what it appears a collector is doing in Roanoke, Virginia, eliminating some of the cars in the fold. There are some other vehicles there, but since the seller says none… more»
Thunderbird
Aug 22, 2022 • For Sale • 2 Comments
A Trio of 1960s Ford Thunderbirds
In 1958, Ford changed strategies with its Thunderbird. Rather than continuing as a 2-seat personal luxury car from 1955-57, the T-Bird would morph into a 4-seater. And success was in the numbers: production increased from 53,000 to 198,000 in… more»
Aug 20, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Cheap Roller: 1966 Ford Thunderbird
The fourth generation of the Ford Thunderbird would be it’s most successful to date. And when it came to personal luxury cars, the T-Bird was the one to beat. New for 1966 was the Town Hardtop and Town Landau,… more»
Aug 17, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Space Age ‘Bird: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Coupe
The Ford Thunderbird began its long production run as a competitor to the Corvette in 1955. Now, before everyone jumps on me saying the T-Bird was no sports car: you are sort of right. It was designated a personal… more»
Aug 16, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Is the Grass Greener on the Other Side of this 1963 Thunderbird?
Sometimes, the grass is actually greener on the other side of the fence. That’s apparently the case with this 1963 Ford Thunderbird coupe, in a very literal sense (see the pictures) and in a metaphorical sense, also. We’ll unpack… more»
Aug 11, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
29k Original Miles?: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
In reading the seller’s description, the song “Ebony and Ivory” by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder popped into my head. While it’s not my favorite song by either of these legendary musicians, the ’56 Thunderbird is my favorite year… more»
Jul 25, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Still Runs: 1955 Ford Thunderbird Barn Find
Other than telling us this 1955 Ford Thunderbird drove into the barn under its own power two years ago and will fire up now, the seller doesn’t give us many details about the car. It’s listed for sale here… more»
Jul 18, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Garaged Since New! 1965 Ford Thunderbird
Looking back at the history of the Ford Thunderbird, the car started out life as a two-seater in 1955 as an intended competitor for the Chevrolet Corvette, but the powers that be at Ford quickly decided there would be… more»
Jul 15, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Almost New: 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
The late 1980s was the high-water mark for personal luxury coupes in America. Monte Carlos, Thunderbirds, Regals, and the occasional Grand Prix ruled NASCAR, and win on Sunday sell on Monday was still a thing. While all of these… more»
Jul 12, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Tahoe Turquoise T-Bird: 1967 Landau Coupe
I was eleven when the all-new 1967 Thunderbirds rolled into the local Ford dealership’s showroom. I remember how different they looked from the 1966 model. They appeared bigger and wider and I loved that new jet-age front end styling… more»
Jul 5, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Needs Some Love: 1965 Ford Thunderbird
While sales tapered during its three years of production, Ford’s Fourth Generation Thunderbird continued to sell in respectable numbers. The seller admits this 1965 example needs some love, but it does appear complete. It also seems to be short… more»
Jul 2, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Stored 52 Years! 1955 Ford Thunderbird
The Ford Thunderbird was born in 1955 and is often compared to the Chevy Corvette of the same era. But that’s an inaccurate comparison as the T-Bird was designed as a 2-seat personal luxury car while the ‘Vette was… more»
Jul 1, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Time Capsule T-Bird: 1976 Ford Thunderbird
Sometimes a seller’s choice of words in their advertising sales pitch such as “mint,” “amazing,” “stunning,” and “original” can be questioned, but that doesn’t appear to be the case here. Based on the more than 50 photos, this is… more»
Jun 22, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Parked in 1993: 1962 Ford Thunderbird
A previous owner backed this 1962 Thunderbird into their barn in 1993 to attend to a brake issue but somehow became waylaid. Three decades later, the car has emerged from hiding, searching for a new home. It carries thirty… more»
May 16, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Pink Classic! 1959 Ford Thunderbird Drop-Top
More than 53,000 copies of the original 2-seat Ford Thunderbird were built in 1955-57. But the bean counters and marketing types thought the potential would be greater with a back seat for two more passengers. So, the cars were… more»
May 16, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Color Mystery: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Like most people, I love a good mystery. Whether it is part of a good book or life itself, there’s nothing more satisfying than unraveling something that has caused others to ponder endlessly. That is one thing I find… more»
