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thunderbird Archive
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![Do you remember when these big MN12 Thunderbirds were all over the road, many of them painted the same Teal Clearcoat Metallic as this 1994 model? You weren’t imagining it. […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/55525003890_25729acd7e_k-e1790545096679-115x115.jpg "1994 Ford Thunderbird LX: As Teal As You Remember It, But A Little Rustier")
1994 Ford Thunderbird LX: As Teal As You Remember It, But A Little Rustier
Posted on October 3, 2026 | 20 CommentsDo you remember when these big MN12 Thunderbirds were all over the road, many of them painted the same Teal Clearcoat Metallic as this 1994 model? You weren’t imagining it. […] -
![(Updated 8/20/2026) In 1992, Ross Perot mounted a 3rd party run for president. He chose as his running mate Admiral James Stockdale. The Admiral had a distinguished record, but chose […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/cc68Thunderbird01-crop.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1968 Thunderbird – Who Am I? Why Am I Here?")
Curbside Classic: 1968 Thunderbird – Who Am I? Why Am I Here?
Posted on August 20, 2026 | 183 Comments(Updated 8/20/2026) In 1992, Ross Perot mounted a 3rd party run for president. He chose as his running mate Admiral James Stockdale. The Admiral had a distinguished record, but chose […] -
![When the Thunderbird lost the unitized body it shared with Lincoln in 1967, some would argue that it lost a little bit of its soul. Perhaps the introduction of a […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/69-T-Bird-1-115x115.webp "1969 Ford Thunderbird Four-Door Landau For Sale: A Two-Owner, Low-Mileage ‘Bird In Raven Black…With A Green Interior")
1969 Ford Thunderbird Four-Door Landau For Sale: A Two-Owner, Low-Mileage ‘Bird In Raven Black…With A Green Interior
Posted on August 6, 2026 | 16 CommentsWhen the Thunderbird lost the unitized body it shared with Lincoln in 1967, some would argue that it lost a little bit of its soul. Perhaps the introduction of a […] -
![(Updated 7/24/2026) Elite (n): The most powerful, rich, gifted, or educated members of a group, community, etc. Synonyms include upper crust, intelligentsia or nobility. When Ford chose this name […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1976FordElite03.jpg "Curbside Classic: 1976 Ford Elite – A Highfalutin’ Hash")
Curbside Classic: 1976 Ford Elite – A Highfalutin’ Hash
Posted on July 24, 2026 | 153 Comments(Updated 7/24/2026) Elite (n): The most powerful, rich, gifted, or educated members of a group, community, etc. Synonyms include upper crust, intelligentsia or nobility. When Ford chose this name […] -
![You might be wondering what kind of person switches his 390-powered 1963 Thunderbird from a dual-exhaust system to a single-exhaust system, but the idea isn’t as crazy as it sounds, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/63-Thunderbird-1-115x115.jpg "My 1963 Ford Thunderbird: Switching From Dual Exhaust To Single Exhaust, And Why That’s Not As Bad As It Sounds")
My 1963 Ford Thunderbird: Switching From Dual Exhaust To Single Exhaust, And Why That’s Not As Bad As It Sounds
Posted on July 10, 2026 | 19 CommentsYou might be wondering what kind of person switches his 390-powered 1963 Thunderbird from a dual-exhaust system to a single-exhaust system, but the idea isn’t as crazy as it sounds, […] -
![In terms of classic American luxury cars, the four-seat Thunderbirds from 1958-66 are a great value, at least in terms of purchase price. For some reason, they’ve never quite taken […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/63-T-Bird-1-e1781028679472-115x115.webp "1963 Ford Thunderbird Landau For Sale: Older Show-Winning Restoration")
1963 Ford Thunderbird Landau For Sale: Older Show-Winning Restoration
Posted on June 13, 2026 | 12 CommentsIn terms of classic American luxury cars, the four-seat Thunderbirds from 1958-66 are a great value, at least in terms of purchase price. For some reason, they’ve never quite taken […] -
![One of the best ways to learn about your classic car is to find its build sheet, which is often located under the seats or even above the fuel tank […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/T-Bird-and-Continental-115x115.jpg "Deciphering The Build Sheets Of A 1960s Ford Thunderbird And Lincoln Continental")
Deciphering The Build Sheets Of A 1960s Ford Thunderbird And Lincoln Continental
Posted on June 3, 2026 | 21 CommentsOne of the best ways to learn about your classic car is to find its build sheet, which is often located under the seats or even above the fuel tank […] -
![It’s 1983. You’re a Midwestern middle-class man, mid-thirties, with two kids and a wife. You’ve always driven Fords, but your wife’s rusty 1974 Pinto is in desperate need of an […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Buick-vs.-Thunderbird-2-115x115.jpg "1983 Buick LeSabre Vs. 1983 Ford Thunderbird: My Family Chooses Between The Brougham Look And The Aero Bird")
1983 Buick LeSabre Vs. 1983 Ford Thunderbird: My Family Chooses Between The Brougham Look And The Aero Bird
Posted on June 1, 2026 | 32 CommentsIt’s 1983. You’re a Midwestern middle-class man, mid-thirties, with two kids and a wife. You’ve always driven Fords, but your wife’s rusty 1974 Pinto is in desperate need of an […] -
![The town of White, Georgia, sits midway between Atlanta and Chattanooga, a few miles north of I-75. White is the home of Old Car City, a 35 acre slice of […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_2722-115x115.jpeg "Exploring Old Car City USA: Part 3 – Ford Motor Co. Cars")
Exploring Old Car City USA: Part 3 – Ford Motor Co. Cars
Posted on April 29, 2026 | 35 CommentsThe town of White, Georgia, sits midway between Atlanta and Chattanooga, a few miles north of I-75. White is the home of Old Car City, a 35 acre slice of […] -
![The two-seat “Baby Bird” set a styling tone that was difficult for subsequent Ford Thunderbirds to equal, but is it possible that this specific 1962 Rangoon Red Sports Roadster, which […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/62-T-Bird-1-115x115.webp "1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster: Is This Rare Roadster The Best-Looking T-Bird…Ever?")
1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster: Is This Rare Roadster The Best-Looking T-Bird…Ever?
Posted on April 2, 2026 | 32 CommentsThe two-seat “Baby Bird” set a styling tone that was difficult for subsequent Ford Thunderbirds to equal, but is it possible that this specific 1962 Rangoon Red Sports Roadster, which […] -
![The Thunderbird lost its original sporting pretense in steps, the final one (for decades) being in 1960. That was the last time a customer could walk through the doors of […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/60-Thunderbird-2a-115x115.jpg "1960 Ford Thunderbird: The Last T-Bird Until 1983 With A Stick-Shift")
1960 Ford Thunderbird: The Last T-Bird Until 1983 With A Stick-Shift
Posted on February 6, 2026 | 20 CommentsThe Thunderbird lost its original sporting pretense in steps, the final one (for decades) being in 1960. That was the last time a customer could walk through the doors of […] -
![Generalizations are a risky thing, but I feel pretty safe in saying that for those of us whose lives revolve around cars, the love for car-related matters started at an […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Captura-de-pantaaalla-2025-06-11-01.15.36-115x115.png "The Thunderbird And Mustang Juniors Of 1955-1967 – When Kids Drove In Style")
The Thunderbird And Mustang Juniors Of 1955-1967 – When Kids Drove In Style
Posted on September 28, 2025 | 17 CommentsGeneralizations are a risky thing, but I feel pretty safe in saying that for those of us whose lives revolve around cars, the love for car-related matters started at an […] -
![(first posted 9/3/2019) Everybody has their favorite time of year. Each season has its own particular set of perks but none of them equal the sheer splendor and […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_0482.jpg "In Motion Classic: 1963 Ford Thunderbird – Farewell Summer")
In Motion Classic: 1963 Ford Thunderbird – Farewell Summer
Posted on September 2, 2025 | 31 Comments(first posted 9/3/2019) Everybody has their favorite time of year. Each season has its own particular set of perks but none of them equal the sheer splendor and […] -
![Through natural predilection or mere opportunity (those movie marathons on TBS, perhaps?), I’ve been a fan of the James Bond series of movies (and books) my whole life. The reality, however, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PXL_20250615_144047207a.jpg "Car Show Classic: 1971 Ford Thunderbird Landau – Diamonds Are Forever")
Car Show Classic: 1971 Ford Thunderbird Landau – Diamonds Are Forever
Posted on July 28, 2025 | 19 CommentsThrough natural predilection or mere opportunity (those movie marathons on TBS, perhaps?), I’ve been a fan of the James Bond series of movies (and books) my whole life. The reality, however, […] -
![Twice this year I have visited Orlando with my family. Orlando is a nice place, with both trips being for professional gatherings for them, although Hurricane Milton axed a […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/aa-econ-vert.jpg "An Orlando Cruise-In: 1960s Econolines, 1980s Toyotas and Much More")
An Orlando Cruise-In: 1960s Econolines, 1980s Toyotas and Much More
Posted on December 13, 2024 | 21 CommentsTwice this year I have visited Orlando with my family. Orlando is a nice place, with both trips being for professional gatherings for them, although Hurricane Milton axed a […]
