The World of Thunderbird

Owner Stories

Back in the 'Bird

Ron Colerick won a 1963 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster on national TV after competing in a slot car race contest. Bob Beers is an avid slot car hobbyist, specializing in Aurora HO cars. His passion eventually led him to purchase the same T-Bird won by Colerick in 1963, who hadn't seen the car in more than 40 years. In 2009, Beers reunited the car and former pint-sized racer.

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T-Birds’ Racing Past

After 43 model runs and 4.3 million cars, Dearborn's long-running Thunderbird legacy came to an end on Thursday, September 4, 1997. That Dearborn officials seemingly shed nary a tear had nothing to do with heartlessness; they already were looking ahead to a new beginning. A reborn two-seat Thunderbird re-appeared as a 2002 model.

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A Reborn ’Bird

While Ford mostly played down the two-seat T-bird's sporting nature early on, hot-blooded owners couldn't overlook the performance potential of such a little car fitted with such a big, powerful V-8. As early as February 1955, Thunderbirds started showing up at sports car racing events like the 12-hour endurance classic at Sebring, Fla., where one finished 37th.

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Thunderbird Resource Directory

Vintage Thunderbird Club International

www.vintagethunderbirdclub.org  

 

Car Clubs
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Classic Thunderbird Club International
1308 E. 29th Street
Signal Hill, California 90755
www.ctci.org  

 

Car Clubs
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International Thunderbird Club
2938 Penn Square Rd
Norristown, PA 19401
www.intl-tbirdclub.com  

 

Car Clubs
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Thunderbird Headquarters
4020 Pike Lane
Concord, GA 94520
www.tbirdhq.com 

 

Parts Supplier
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Comments

  1. John L San Francisco

    I just came to the Hagerty site to pay a premium for a 23 T project I recently acquired. That`s when I noticed the Thunderbird site. I am pleasantly surprised. I have had my 59 convertible for about 15 years now. I think these cars are the most underappreciated and underpriced vintage vehicles. Thanks for hosting this site.

  2. I have a Regal replica of a `56 Thunderbird with Mustang Power Train insured by Hagerty. Took 4 years to build it!

  3. Lots of good TBird info here.... http://www.tbirdregistry.com/ Enjoy.

  4. I own four Thunderbirds, one insured by Hagerty and I thought your article was timely and informative.

  5. I own a 1956 Thunderbird that is insured with Hagerty. I was happy to read the articles.

  6. Have a 1979 conv t-bird, only 200 made, anyone with information on this car??

  7. Kaydence That's rlealy thinking out of the box. Thanks!

    That's rlealy thinking out of the box. Thanks!

  8. Keiwan This is way more helpful than aytnihng else I've looked at.

    This is way more helpful than aytnihng else I've looked at.

  9. Indian IJWTS wow! Why can't I think of tinhgs like that?

    IJWTS wow! Why can't I think of tinhgs like that?

  10. Elmira Thanks guys, I just about lost it looknig for this.

    Thanks guys, I just about lost it looknig for this.

  11. Janeece Heck of a job there, it asboluetly helps me out.

    Heck of a job there, it asboluetly helps me out.

  12. Denim TYVM you've solved all my plorbems

    TYVM you've solved all my plorbems

  13. Amber Wonderful epxlantaion of facts available here.

    Wonderful epxlantaion of facts available here.

  14. Elly Thanks for writing such an easy-to-understand arctile on this topic.

    Thanks for writing such an easy-to-understand arctile on this topic.

  15. Kristy There's notnihg like the relief of finding what you're looking for.

    There's notnihg like the relief of finding what you're looking for.

  16. Millicent Wham bam thank you, ma'am, my questions are answreed!

    Wham bam thank you, ma'am, my questions are answreed!

  17. Thomas O Cjiapusio Milwaukee

    The 1955 thru 1957 and the 1961 tru 1963 are the best looking T birds ever ....

  18. Thomas O Cjiapusio Milwaukee

    The 1955 thru 1957 and the 1961 tru 1963 are the best looking T birds ever ....

  19. Tasmine Weeeee, what a quick and easy soltuion.

    Weeeee, what a quick and easy soltuion.

  20. Digger I could read a book about this without fidning such real-world approaches!

    I could read a book about this without fidning such real-world approaches!

  21. Digger I could read a book about this without fidning such real-world approaches!

    I could read a book about this without fidning such real-world approaches!

  22. Duane Scheffler Cincinnati

    i have a 1979 Jade Green Ford Thunderbird converible w/a Windsor engine. Is this car worth restoring?Does anyone know the value of this car?

  23. Duane Scheffler Cincinnati,Ohio

    I have a 1979 Jade Green Ford Thunderbird Convertible Made by California Custom Coachworks,its in decent shape.Does anyone know how much this car is worth?And, is this car worth restoring?

  24. Bartek There are group plans for groups of 2-50 yoplmeees. If you are both yoplmeees of the business (not just owners) and the business is in a state that has the small employer plans that I mentioned, then you might qualify.References :

    There are group plans for groups of 2-50 yoplmeees. If you are both yoplmeees of the business (not just owners) and the business is in a state that has the small employer plans that I mentioned, then you might qualify.References :

  25. Xclaen new ford thunderbird is still NOT good digsen..ford is a lousy poor job..my thumb down on this ford system..1 NO 2 yellow amber lights on the rear taillights for turning sign..2 NO good 2 front yellow amber lights for turning signs on the headlights..3 NO good gas in a hole on the right side while a driver on the left side..4 - NO need V8 motor..

    new ford thunderbird is still NOT good digsen..ford is a lousy poor job..my thumb down on this ford system..1 NO 2 yellow amber lights on the rear taillights for turning sign..2 NO good 2 front yellow amber lights for turning signs on the headlights..3 NO good gas in a hole on the right side while a driver on the left side..4 - NO need V8 motor..

  26. Matheus Didn't mean to offend your pasoisn for Thunderbirds but remember this is just a tease for the program which delves into the whole history of the car up the introduction of the revived model. I'll post more from the show and see what you think.

    Didn't mean to offend your pasoisn for Thunderbirds but remember this is just a tease for the program which delves into the whole history of the car up the introduction of the revived model. I'll post more from the show and see what you think.

  27. Brian Pasadena, CA

    I have a 60 Square Bird with a 430 MEL Motor and Sunroof. 1 of 377. I was told there are only around 60 left in the states. Anyone know if that is true or not? Thank Hagerty for insuring my ride.

  28. Brian Pasadena, CA

    I have a 60 Square Bird with a 430 MEL Motor and Sunroof. 1 of 377. I was told there are only around 60 left in the states. Anyone know if that is true or not? Thank Hagerty for insuring my ride.

  29. Don Hover Anaheim, Ca

    I have a 56 Bird and have had Haggerty Insurance for 14 of the 15 years I've owned the car. I couldn't be happier with the service I have received. Thank you Haggerty!!

  30. Charlie Collis Sparks, OK

    We should get our '63 T-Bird/Landau out of the paint shop sometime next week-can't hardly wait. Want to take it to the Knight's cruise in Shawnee, OK. Sooooooo proud of his beautiful car. New coat is Tuxedo Black. We've named her Dark Shadow. She has all original interior.

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