We also note that collectors are starting to catch on as prices for this generation of Thunderbirds are on the rise.

Last offered for $10,975,, the analytics and search engine for the collector car market, confirms the ask is below the one-year rolling average of this guide’s summary for sixth-generation Ford Thunderbirds produced between 19. Now that they have much better pictures in their ad, we’re hopeful this Big Bird will finally find a new home.

The pictures used up until this point, however, were not at all flattering. We’ve watched this car linger for sale for nearly two years now. When selecting Craigslist ads to feature in our ClassiFINDS sections, we try to be very picky, relying on ads with at least one great picture that will draw interest. With a matching leather interior, desirable four-barrel-topped 460 cubic inch V8, and a rare factory-installed moonroof, this Thunderbird provides all the size and luxury of a Continental Mark IV for less money.įunny story about this particular Thunderbird. Reported to be a warehouse find with only 13K original miles, the latest set of pictures highlights a car that appears to be in well-preserved, like new condition. That’s not much of a stretch, as both cars shared the same platform and were built on the same assembly line during this era.Ī prime example is this Blue 1974 Ford Thunderbird for sale in March 2023 on Craigslist in Falconer, New York (Buffalo).

In many respects, the sixth-generation Ford Thunderbird (known in TBird circles as the “Big Bird” era) was nothing more than a slightly decontented Lincoln Continental Mark V. If you’re into Malaise Era, two-door personal luxury Land Yachts but are on a budget, we recommend looking for a sixth-generation Ford Thunderbird produced from 1972 to 1976. In the interim, please reach out either by email or call Rudy directly if you’d like to be informed when we come across something similar. For now, we’re labeling this ride “Sold?” However, we will keep an eye out for an updated listing. April 24, 2023, Update – While this “Classifind” expired recently, given the seller’s history, we suspect it may not actually be sold yet.

Ford tbird for sale