Wheels wear matching factory covers at all four corners, and the only obvious modification from stock is a trailer hitch and non-matching, non-original passenger side mirror. Lighting also appears to be in decent shape, but one of the bulbs for the license plate looks to have gone missing. Fifth-generation Thunderbirds debuted in the late 1960’s with controversial “ fishmouth” front end styling, which was done away with by 1970 for the Bird’s Beak look seen here. Finish looks nice under varying light, and it seems as though bumpers and trim are in similar condition. This color was marketed as both Medium Ivy Green Poly and Three Putt Green Metallic, though it’s the latter that best works in this context. The ad somewhat confusingly refers to the car as both highly original as well as restored, but we do know that the 429 has been rebuilt and that sale includes “stacks and stacks of maintenance history.” These big two-door hardtops aren’t often seen in any condition these days, and this one’s colors, condition and massive, cushy looking cabin all make for an unexpectedly compelling cruiser. Find it here on Craigslist in Knoxville, Tennessee for $12k. However, from 2002 to 2005, Ford re-launched the T-Bird, though only 1,500 models were produced, for its 50th anniversary.This 1970 Ford Thunderbird is a penultimate year fifth-gen example in what seems to be unusually well-preserved condition inside and out. However, the oil crisis was the downfall of this classic car and others like it, which came to be viewed by consumers as over indulgent and costly oil guzzlers.įord decided to end production on September 4th, 1997. The ‘T-Bird’ was wildly popular for decades.
The basic model was sold for $2,750, but you could add on a canvas top for the tidy sum of $70. This Ford could accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 10 seconds, with a maximum speed of 180 km/h.įord had already pre-sold 4,000 models before its plant pumped out the first Thunderbirds on October 22, 1954.
The Thunderbird’s classic features included a 292 cu. Launched as a two-seater, it was rivalled only by the Chevy Corvette, released two years earlier. The Thunderbird has enjoyed a rich history, from its 1955 model onwards. On September 4th, 1997, the final 10th generation Thunderbird was to roll off the assembly line at the Ford plant in Lorain, Ohio.
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