If you’d like to cruise – or better yet, float – back to the year 1975, then feast your eyes on this “Big Silver Bird” (the term Tarzan used in describing the first airplane he saw in the sky)…. more»
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Dec 31, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
California Black Plates: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Though both cars started as two-seaters, the Chevy Corvette and the Ford Thunderbird were not direct competitors. The ‘Vette was designed as a sports car to thwart English imports while the T-Bird was an early personal luxury car with… more»
Dec 27, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Solid Project: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The seller believes that this 1957 Thunderbird may have belonged to the same family since new. It is a solid classic, but it has undergone a few changes throughout its life. However, returning it to its former glory would… more»
Dec 24, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Fully Documented: 1973 Ford Thuinderbird
We consider ourselves lucky here at Barn Finds because we have readers who will spot wonderful classics for us that we may otherwise miss. That is the case with this 1973 Ford Thunderbird. It seems that Barn Finder Larry… more»
Dec 24, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Storage Find: 1955 Gene Winfield T-bird
Not only does this custom 1955 Thunderbird have ties to one of the most iconic car customizers ever, but it has ties to two! Originally a Gene Winfield project, the car was recently discovered in a George Barris trailer…. more»
Dec 8, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Daily Driver: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Finding a classic car that has been part of the same family for more than six decades is a rare treat, but that’s the story behind this 1957 Ford Thunderbird. Its original lady owner purchased the car from a… more»
Dec 6, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Unfinished Project: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
The first generation of the Ford Thunderbird, built between 1955-57, is the version of the car most remembered today. It was a 2-seat personal luxury car that is often incorrectly compared to the Chevy Corvette, a 2-seat sports car…. more»
Custom Classic: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The number of choices that an owner can make when undertaking a classic car build is only limited by their imagination. There are probably more choices to be made than there are classic cars available in the market today…. more»
Bullet Bird Project: 1963 Ford Thunderbird
The Ford Thunderbirds of 1961-63 are often referred to as “Bullet Birds” due to their styling (much as the 1958-60 T-Birds were called “Square Birds”). Though they were futuristic in their appearance and more exciting than their predecessors, they… more»
Nov 9, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Loaded 51k Mile 1969 Ford Thunderbird
Substantially untouched since its acquisition in 1979, this 1969 Ford Thunderbird in Carbondale, Illinois may need a thorough mechanical going-through, but mostly looks like a ten year-old car with 51,000 miles on the clock. Sadly the power headlight covers… more»
Nov 7, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
New Top Needed: 1964 Ford Thunderbird
Despite their cool looks, the 1961-63 Thunderbirds did not sell as well as Ford had hoped, so the cars were redesigned in 1964-66. And sales jumped by 46% the first year. They would be more formal-looking cars, including the… more»
Nov 6, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Original 428: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau
The 1966 model year was the last for the Fourth Generation Ford Thunderbird, and it was also its least successful of that era. While sales figures of 69,176 were by no means a disaster, it still marked a drop… more»
Oct 21, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
312 Dual Quad: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Restoration projects can stall for various reasons, and the time they sit will depend on the owner’s circumstances. The restoration of this 1957 Thunderbird was halted early as the owner spent so much time helping others with their projects…. more»
Oct 17, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
33K Mile: 1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
The ad for this car says that it is supercharged but it is actually a 1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe. The car is located in Bloomfield, Colorado and is listed for auction here in eBay with 5 days remaining… more»
Oct 15, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Original 428: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau
The 1966 model year was the final for production of the Fourth Generation Thunderbird, and while it was also marked the year of the lowest production figures for that generation, 69,176 buyers still saw fit to give one of… more»
Oct 10, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
No Reserve 1961 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Barn Find
History shows that there have been several occasions where Ford has caught the opposition napping with a new model. The most obvious was the original Mustang, which broke new ground in both concept and marketing. Another notable inclusion to… more»
