The '50s Thunderbird is a love letter to classic American car design. One look and you're smitten with its charm and good looks. While all that chrome and original styling is one to adore, one might not stand out in the sea of original examples available with a good Google search. Present today is a 50s Thunderbird that is most definitely geared to make you stand out and takes shape with this 1955 Ford Thunderbird. With a reported 4,000 miles on its clock, this 50s beauty sports an aggressive design and spicy performance that is bound to take your weekend plans up a notch.
At first glance, this 1955 Ford Thunderbird with its black exterior may look factory, but look closer and that is not the case. The exterior color contributes to its new and refreshed aggression and tones down on the chrome components, you also get a custom black convertible top to match and a set of 18” mag wheels that serve as this machines shoes. The usual 50s thunderbird interior cabin is one that's filled with a whole lot of luxury and 50s charm, make no mistake, the two tone black and white interior cabin has all that and more. Step inside and you will find subtle and tasty upgrades that take form with an upgraded steering wheel, Hurst gear shifter, and a set of upgraded gauges to keep track of this machine's blistering performance.
The aggressive looks weren't the only change up in this 1955 Ford Thunderbird personality; peel apart the tuned-up styling, and what you will find is also improved performance that is bound to raise eyebrows. Pop open the hood of this custom ’50s American classic, and what you will find in place is not a '50s motor geared to get by, but a fire-breathing 427ci Side Oiler Cobra Motor. The massive upgrade in performance is not the only trick up this classic sleeve. Look closer, and you will find upgraded custom 427 Valve covers, air filter, and air filter housing. In true classic American fashion, this powerhouse channels all its performance to its rear wheels through a four-speed Borgwarner manual transmission that ensures smooth gear shifts and the ability to increase performance if need be.
In 2002, Ford introduced the eleventh generation Thunderbird, as a retro-modern homage to the original. It brought back many first-generation attributes such as the two-seat layout, but featured modern mechanicals and technology under the skin. Since Ford owned British automaker Jaguar Cars at the time, there are quite a few Jaguar-derived bits in eleventh generation T-Birds too. This 2002 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe is one fine example that’s currently up for grabs in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. With under 17,000 miles on the clock, the Full Interior Color Accent Package and the Deluxe Series Order Code, this is a car for the discerning collector indeed.
A key automobile in America’s automotive industry, the T-Bird as it is popularly called was billed as a Personal Luxury Car. This was a segment that Ford supposedly created, reflecting a luxury and powerful two-door machine. Basically, they looked at the Grand Tourers of Europe and said, hey, America has open roads that would suit such a segment of car. Ten generations of T-Bird were made between 1955 and 1997, with a homage eleventh generation showing its face between 2002 and 2005. Today’s 1961 Ford Thunderbird comes from the third generation and has done just 22,000 miles. Based in Kansas City, it’s got a V8, a 3-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic gearbox, a black interior and more.
The Ford Thunderbird was made between 1955 and 1997 across ten generations, and redefined the Personal Luxury Car for Americans. In fact, it created the segment, largely inspired by the Grand Tourers of Europe. So, in the 2000s, Ford was feeling a little misty eyed and decided to create a rose-tinted eleventh generation homage to this iconic nameplate. Enter the retro-modern Thunderbird that was made between 2002 and 2005. Styled by Jack Telnack, the car sat on the Ford DEW98 platform, used an engine from Jaguar (who Ford owned at the time), and marked a return to roots of sorts, in that it was a two-seater, just like the first generation. Over 68,000 examples were made, and we have one for sale. Say hello to this original owner, all-stock 2002 Ford Thunderbird from South Jordan, Utah, that’s got just 13,085 miles on the clock.
This 1939 Ford Deluxe Convertible Hot Rod by Coast 2 Coast is a modern interpretation of pre-war American design, blending timeless Art Deco styling with contemporary performance and drivability. Built around a hand-formed fiberglass body and finished to a high standard, this hot rod was clearly constructed with both show presence and real-world usability in mind. Power comes from a proven LS1 V8, making this classic silhouette far more capable than its original counterpart while maintaining the soul and proportions that made the ’39 Ford an icon. The result is a turnkey hot rod that delivers vintage charm with modern reliability.
Now here’s a truly iconic classic car for someone to catch! This 1964 Ford Mustang Hardtop comes to you from Savannah, Georgia with just 305 miles after a thorough makeover. It’s got a nice 289ci V8 under the hood and represents the very first year of production for Ford’s iconic pony car that endures to this day! Interestingly, such cars were called 1964½ models because 1964 was the year of introduction and the Mustang ‘s production started around April. Just over 121,000 units were made for this partial year, before skyrocketing to half a million for 1965! So if you want a true American classic hero that’s ready for action and will only appreciate in value as time passes, pick this car without a second thought.
A true icon of American automotive history, Ford’s Mustang is the creator of what we call the pony car. Introduced in 1964, this special car stole hearts and sold well over a couple of million units in its first generation, which ran until 1973. The brainchild of Lee Iacocca and Donald N. Frey, the Mustang’s iconic lines were penned by Gale Helderman. The hardtop and convertible were first previewed to the public in April 1964, the fastback followed a few months later. Today’s 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback is, as the name tells you, a fastback variant which is the one that many lust after. With 60,000 miles on the clock, this North Carolina-based pony is the ideal classic car for someone who is tired of today’s soulless EVs and sanitized plug-in hybrids. It even makes a fine first car for a young person who wants something classic.
The 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL represents the later years of the iconic R107 generation, a model celebrated for its blend of classic roadster styling, V8 refinement, and legendary Mercedes-Benz build quality. Designed as a true grand touring convertible rather than an outright sports car, the 380SL emphasizes comfort, durability, and effortless cruising. As a factory U.S.-spec example, this car was originally built to meet federal regulations, making it a proper North American-market vehicle rather than a grey-market import. Today, the R107 remains one of the most recognizable and enduring SL models, valued for its timeless design and long-term collectability.
We all loved the 101 Dalmatians movie, and one of the most prominent characters in it was the villain, Cruella de Vil. That has nothing to do with this car, but her name sure does remind us of it. Say hello to the 1965 Cadillac Coupe Deville, the luxurious land yacht that won the hearts of the 1960s. This model name was used by Cadillac over eight generations. It was derived from the French de la Ville or de Ville, meaning "of the town". What we have here is a 1965 Cadillac Coupe Deville that belongs to the third generation. It saw a major redesign that sets it apart from its predecessors. With just 80,631 miles on its odometer, this beauty is located in Elgin, South Carolina.
Now here’s a truly iconic classic car for someone to catch! This 1964 Ford Mustang Hardtop comes to you from Savannah, Georgia with just 305 miles after a thorough makeover. It’s got a nice 289ci V8 under the hood and represents the very first year of production for Ford’s iconic pony car that endures to this day! Interestingly, such cars were called 1964½ models because 1964 was the year of introduction and the Mustang ‘s production started around April. Just over 121,000 units were made for this partial year, before skyrocketing to half a million for 1965! So if you want a true American classic hero that’s ready for action and will only appreciate in value as time passes, pick this car without a second thought.
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