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One of the largest used car lots in the world, offers you a great opportunity to find a real bargain on a Ford Thunderbird. Hundreds of these classics are available every day, giving you the opportunity to purchase and own one. Visit our Ford Thunderbird For Sale pages to view todays selection of cars and trucks available on Ebaymotors. Find yourself a real deal, the best part is you get to decide how much you are willing to pay!
Do you own... or are you in the process of restoring a Ford Thunderbird ???
If so, you will want to browse our selection of Ford Thunderbird Parts for Sale. This selection of nos, used, and reproduction Ford Thunderbird parts changes daily! There are great deals for the bargain hunter. Place your bid, and choose the price your willing to pay, from one of the largest online swap meets in the world!
Our Ford Thunderbird Links page....
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The Ford Thunderbird, Fun Facts and Figures....
The Ford Thunderbird was introduced in 1955 by Ford Motor Company as a sporty two seat car, but not necessarily as a "sports car." The T-bird was Ford's attempt to create a new market, "the personal luxury car."
Unlike the "other" popular two seater car that Chevrolet had on the market, the 1955 Ford Thunderbird offered such comfort items as roll-up glass windows, power 4 way seats, push button inside door handles, and Ford-O-Matic transmissions. It outsold the Vette in 1955 by a margin of 24 to 1, with over 16,000 T-birds being sold.
Several names were suggested for this new Ford Thunderbird, and they had quite a range.... "The Beaver", "The Hep Cat", " The Detroiter", "Savile", "Arturus", "Coronado", and "El Tigre".... were but to name a few.
Ford Thunderbirds have gone through 13 generations, and many different body configurations, (coupes, roadsters, convertibles, 2 door and 4 door sedans) since that first T-bird rolled off the assembly line in 1955. During the last fifty years, over 4 million Ford Thunderbirds have been sold.
Our Feature Car, the 1957 Convertible Thunderbird
The 1957 Thunderbird was the last two seater Ford Motor Company produced until the Ford EXP in 1982. This eternal classic, the 57 Tbird, sold over 21,000 units in it's production year. The 1957 convertible Thunderbird has become one of the most popular and sought after Tbirds ever produced.
When introduced, the 57 Tbird went through some very visible styling changes, such as new bumpers, grille, tail fins, and tail light modifications. Much to the delight of many Ford Thunderbird buyers in 1957, the spare tire was put back into the trunk area. The 1957 T-bird models came through with three engine options, a 225 hp, 312 cubic inch, a "E" model 270 hp, and a now very rare Super Charged Motor, putting out an impressive 300 hp. There were less than 200 of the Super Charged Thunderbirds produced in 1957, and it estimated that less than 40 of them have survived.
All in all the 1957 convertible Thunderbird was tremendous success for Ford, with the available performance options, and the classic two seater styling it offered.
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