Ford operated several big changes on the Thunderbird in 1967, and the new cars weren't only longer and heavier but also launched without a convertible flavor. The American carmaker launched a new four ...

1962 was the best year for the third-generation Thunderbird, as Ford produced over 78,000 units, up from 73,000 cars in 1961. The yearly output dropped significantly a year later when only 63,000 ...

The Ford Thunderbird launched in 1955, only two years after the Chevrolet Corvette. Wanting to avoid direct competition with the wildly popular Corvette, Ford's marketing team emphasized the ...

Loretta Schmidt loved the classic Thunderbird she and husband Mike bought 25 years ago. She would take their three daughters for cruises with the top down, and the classic T-Bird had a special place ...

For decades, the Thunderbird was a staple in Ford's lineup. All told, the vehicle lasted 11 generations before ending its run in 2005. With a history as long as the Thunderbird's, there are bound to ...