The Ford Thunderbird (colloquially called the T-Bird) is a personal luxury car produced by Ford from model
years 1955 to 1997 and 2002 to 2005
throughout 11 distinct generations. Introduced as a two-seat convertible, the Thunderbird was produced in a variety of body configurations.
What was the last year they made the Thunderbird car?
Thunderbird sales slowed during the 1990s, and Ford discontinued the Thunderbird in
1997
. In 2002, however, in an attempt to capitalize on car buyers' nostalgia, the company launched production of a retro T-Bird, a two-seater convertible that took some of its styling from the original classic.
What year is my Thunderbird?
There are two ways of identifying your Thunderbird. The first is to narrow down your classic T-bird year by
specific exterior parts and markings
. There are typically two different body types per year, the convertible and the hardtop. However, 1962–66 include other types like Landaus, Town Coupes, and Roadsters.
What is the rarest Ford Thunderbird?
The rarest of all Thunderbird variants is
the Sport Roadsters
. Ford produced them on their third generation vehicles in model years, 1962 and 1963.
How much is a 2002 Thunderbird worth?
2002 Ford Thunderbird Value
– $1,847
-$8,801 | Edmunds.
How much did a 1957 Thunderbird cost in 1957?
Thunderbird sales dipped a bit in 1956 to 15,631 cars, but sales soared to 21,380 units in 1957., when model year production ran through the end of the calendar year. It still far outsold the Corvette. The 1957 T-Bird's price had climbed to
$3,408
, but it remained an attractive buy.
What year Thunderbird is the best?
- 1955 Ford Thunderbird (First Generation)
- 2003 Ford Thunderbird (Eleventh Generation)
- 1964 Ford Thunderbird (Fourth Generation)
- 1967 Ford Thunderbird (Fifth Generation)
- 1973 Ford Thunderbird (Sixth Generation)
What is the most desirable Ford Thunderbird?
Although there were no fewer than 11 distinct iterations of the car, for a classic Thunderbird enthusiast,
the 1st generation cars
are the most desirable. Produced from 1955 to 1957, their tastefully subdued fins and hood scoop, smooth lines, and hooded headlights are distinctively beautiful.
Will there be a new Ford Thunderbird?
But it's been 16 years since we last saw the Thunderbird, and many have clamored for a comeback. Now, shockingly, we've learned that not only is it coming back, but when the
Ford Thunderbird returns in 2022
, it'll be in the form of a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicle.
How much is a Thunderbird car?
| Make Avg Price Last 30 Days | Ford Thunderbird $21,111 +0.07% | 1955 Ford Thunderbird $40,454 +3.59% | 1956 Ford Thunderbird $48,533 -0.37% | 1957 Ford Thunderbird $51,836 +3.85% |
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How many 1957 Thunderbirds are left?
Only
212 examples
of the latter ever left the factory, which is less than one percent of the '57 production run. “The F-code supercharged cars are a huge value booster,” says Dave Adams of Concord, California's Thunderbird Headquarters, which supplies numerous restoration parts for the roadster. “It's quite rare.”
How much is a 2003 Thunderbird worth?
2003 Ford Thunderbird Value
– $2,563-$8,585
| Edmunds.
Are 2002 Thunderbirds good cars?
Great car that is a lot of fun to drive. Porthole hardtop or convertible it really turns heads on the road. My cars is perfect for collectors as it has only 800 miles and has never been driven in the winter time. Also has all the gifts for buyers in waiting that were provided for early owners of this model.
How many Thunderbirds were in 2002?
| 2002 Thunderbird 2003 Thunderbird 2004 Thunderbird | Total Production Number for the 2002 Ford Thunderbird is 31,368 Total Production Number for the 2003 Ford Thunderbird is 14,678 Total Production Number for the 2004 Ford Thunderbird is 12,757 |
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What is a 55 Thunderbird worth?
**Figure based on a stock 1955 Ford Thunderbird valued at
$29,300
with OH rates with $100/300K liability/UM/UIM limits. Actual costs vary depending on the coverage selected, vehicle condition, state and other factors.
Why did the Ford Thunderbird fail?
Thunderbird's Cool Factor
Ultimately, the reason why DeMuro thinks the retro Thunderbird failed was
because it wasn't cool enough
. … Apparently, only about 60,000 retro Thunderbirds were sold in its first four years. Because of its poor sales numbers, Ford killed off its retro coupe and has yet to bring it back.
