What’s better than sailing with your best girl on a Saturday night? Traveling in a Ford Thunderbird classic car, that is. T-Birds first appeared in 1955 (the same year Disneyland opened its doors) and have been going strong ever since. Those early Thunderbirds were classically designed little sports cars that exuded style and speed at the same time.
Classic Thunderbird cars underwent an evolution after they first appeared in 1955. First designed as a two-seater, a four-door appeared in the late 1960s, and in 1958, the ultra-classic convertible first appeared, leading to the car to its classic state. almost all night.
The Ford T-Bird came in a variety of colors, from pristine white (remember “American graffiti?”) to classic, dazzling Caramel Apple Red. They seem to represent the 1950s, an era of innocence and youth long past but certainly not forgotten.
How can you collect Thunderbird classic cars? Well, there are several places to start:
o Your local classifieds pages. It’s a long shot, to be sure, but you can find the car of your dreams right in your own backyard.
o Local car auctions. Again, these classic beauties are hard to find, but at the right car auction, one just might turn up.
o Vintage car auctions. Your odds improve at these auctions that appear across the country and specialize in vintage and vintage cars like Thunderbirds, and the cars are often in mint condition at these auctions as well.
or online. You can check out auction sites like eBay, sales places like Craigslist, or internet sales sites to find the Thunderbird of your dreams. Often these cars are ready to be restored to their former glory, so you may be able to find some bargains here.
or car clubs. Is there a local Ford or T-Bird club in your area? Join up. One of the members may be selling their car and you’ll learn more about how to restore and enjoy your T-Bird once you find one to buy.
What makes these cars so classic? Well, it could be the 1950s retro style, with the fins, porthole windows and their sporty looks, or it could be that a lot of people remember them from when they were young. They were the “cool” cars then, and some things never change, the classic Thunderbird cars are still cool today, so cool that Ford has brought an updated version for the 21st century.
Did you know that Thunderbird classic cars were named after a Native American mythological bird and can be classified into eras of style and development? Are here:
or 1955-1957. This generation is known as the “Classic Birds,” “Little Birds,” or “Early Birds,” depending on who you ask.
1958-1960. These are the “Square Birds” and include the introduction of the convertible.
or 1961-1963. Here comes the “Bullet Birds”, styled like a sleek and fast bullet.
or 1964-1966. These are the “Flair Birds”, designed with more style and less speed.
or 1967-1969. Known as the “Glamor Birds”, these models may be easier to find than early models and became more luxurious. The convertible disappeared with this model, but four doors appeared.