Thunderbird
Bullet Bird Project: 1963 Ford Thunderbird
The third generation of the Ford Thunderbird was in production from 1961 to 1963. They seemed to run in three-year cycles (1955-57, 1958-60, 1961-63, 1964-66). Personal luxury cars were still evolving with competitors like Buick joining the field in… more»
38K Mile Survivor: 1979 Ford Thunderbird
Ford’s sixth-generation (’72-’76) Thunderbird grew to such gargantuan proportions, especially after the federal five MPH bumper standard was enacted, that I took to calling them “Blunderbirds”. With the introduction of the seventh generation (’77-’79), I thought, well, that’s a… more»
Needs Love: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
Some enthusiasts possess greater self-control than me. If I were the owner of this 1956 Ford Thunderbird, I would not have been able to leave it parked in a garage in its current state since 1985. This classic deserves… more»
Cheap Project? 1955 Ford Thunderbird 390 4-Speed
Ford introduced its Thunderbird (aka T-Bird) in 1955 as a personal luxury car. The first generation (1955-57) of the car is often compared to the early Chevy Corvettes, but they didn’t have much in common besides the seating configuration…. more»
Fiberglass Kit Car? 1957 Ford Thunderbird
This is one strange bird. It’s registered as a 1957 Ford Thunderbird, but is it? Well, looks can be deceiving and this one is a bit of a Frankenstein. This T-bird is actually a Dofral kit car and my… more»
A Warehouse Full Of Classic Cars And Parts!
Barn Finds reader T.J. recently spotted this warehouse chock full of cars and parts for sale in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and we’d like to thank him right off the bat for bringing this large collection to our attention! Not only… more»
New Interior: Sharp 1957 Ford Thunderbird
People sometimes equate the 1953-55 Chevy Corvettes and the 1955-57 Ford Thunderbirds as both being sports cars. But the only thing they had in common was no back seat. While the Corvette was conceived as a sports car, the… more»
BF Auction: 1966 Ford Thunderbird
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
