Ford Thunderbird VI Owners’ Blog

Ford Thunderbird VI Owners’ Blog

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    Ford Thunderbird, 1973

    Chassis No.: 3J87A172045 • Highly original California car • 15,000 miles • Stored inside 44 years • Marti Report • Rust free • Loaded with factory power options • White leather interior • Tinted windows • Matching numbers 460 CI engine • Cylinder heads remanufactured and upgraded for today’s fuels • Upgraded dual exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers •

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    Ford Thunderbird Hardtop, 1972

    Chassis No.: 2Y87A118714 • Transmission: Automatic • Body: Hardtop • Unrestored • 37,000 miles • Sold new at Harry Sharp Ford in Indianapolis • Former Ford dealership promotional car • 460 CI V-8 engine • 4-barrel carburetor • Pinstriped by Bob “Bikini” Keeney of Indianapolis • AM/FM stereo • Cruise control • Air conditioning • Tilt wheel • Power s

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    Ford Thunderbird, 1973

    Chassis No.: 3Y87N110113 • Exterior: Brown • Interior: Brown • Matching numbers 429 CI engine • Believed to be 73,240 original miles • Automatic transmission • Original factory paint • Power windows • Power brakes • Original owners manual • Original sales brochure • Service history 429 CI, Automatic https://www.mecum.com/lots/298220/1973-ford-thund

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    Ford Thunderbird, 1973

    Chassis No.: 3J87A172045 • Exterior: Brown • Highly original California car • 460 CI engine • C6 automatic transmission • Unrestored condition • Marti Report • Garage kept • 15,000 miles • Dual exhaust with Flo-Master mufflers • Dark Copper Moondust metallic paint • White leather interior • New Edelbrock AVS2 carburetor • BF Goodrich Radial TA tire

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    Ford Thunderbird Hardtop, 1972

    Chassis No.: 2J87N101669 • Body: Hardtop • Bought at an estate • 26,000 miles • 429 CI engine with 4-barrel carburetor • New paint, fuel tank and sending unit • New fuel pump • Rebuilt carburetor • New tires • Wheels are from1974 • Thunderbird original wheel covers included • New dual exhaust front to back • Cruise control and air conditioning are

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    Ford Thunderbird, 1972

    Chassis No.: 2Y87A133086 $24,200 | Sold • Odometer: 13,233 miles • Engine: V-8 • Transmission: Automatic • Exterior: White • Interior: White • 460 CI V-8 engine • Automatic transmission • White exterior • Matching landau top • White button-tucked leather interior upholstery • 6-way power driver’s seat • Woodgrain interior accents • Tilt steering co

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    Ford Thunderbird, 1973

    Chassis No.: 3J87A172045 • Exterior: Dark Copper Moondust • Interior: White • True barn find, found after 40 years • California car • Unrestored • Marti Report • Odometer reads 15,703 miles • 460 CI V-8 engine • C6 automatic transmission • Finished in Dark Copper Moondust metallic with White leather interior • New Edelbrock AVS2 carburetor • Dual e

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    Ford Thunderbird, 1976

    Chassis No.: 6J87A121920 $18,700 | Sold • Odometer: 10,690 miles • Engine: V-8 • Transmission: Automatic • Exterior: Burgundy • Interior: Burgundy • Odometer reads 10,690 miles • Highly original condition • 460 CI V-8 engine • Automatic transmission • Power steering • Power brakes • Factory air conditioning • Tilt steering column • Cruise control •

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    Ford Thunderbird 20th Anniversary, 1975

    Chassis No.: 5Y87A107766 $16,500 | Sold • Odometer: 25,045 miles • Engine: V-8 • Transmission: Automatic • Exterior: Bronze • Interior: Bronze • Copper Edition luxury group • 460 CI V-8 engine • Converted to FiTech fuel injection • Automatic transmission • Bronze exterior • Matching Bronze interior • Factory inspection marks visible under hood and

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    Ford Thunderbird, 1976

    Chassis No.: 6Y87A135777 • 214 original miles • Garaged its entire life • Looks brand new • Loaded with options • Original paint 214 Miles, Original Paint https://www.mecum.com/lots/188209/1976-ford-thunderbird/

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    Ford Thunderbird, 1975

    Chassis No.: 5Y87A105420 $6,050 | Sold • Odometer: 18,432 miles • Engine: V-8 • Transmission: Automatic • Exterior: Copper • Interior: Copper • 460 CI V-8 engine • Automatic transmission • Power steering • Power brakes • Factory air conditioning • Philco AM/FM stereo with 8-track player • Tilt steering column • Cruise control • Leather interior • P

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    Ford Thunderbird, 1976

    Chassis No.: 6Y87A137835 • Exterior: Brown • Interior: White • One time repaint • Factory air conditioning • Power steering • Power brakes • Power windows • Power locks • AM/FM/cassette player • Cruise control • Leather seats • Factory smog emissions still in tact • North Carolina car 460 CI, Automatic https://www.mecum.com/lots/344990/1976-ford-th

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    Ford Thunderbird, 1973

    Chassis No.: 3J87A213308 • Exterior: White • Interior: White • Power steering • Power brakes • Power seats • Power windows Power Windows and Seats https://www.mecum.com/lots/273148/1973-ford-thunderbird/

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    Ford Thunderbird, 1976

    Chassis No.: 6Y87A133165 $7,700 | Sold • Odometer: 18,931 miles • Engine: V-8 • Transmission: Automatic • Exterior: Polar White • Interior: White • Built in Wixom, Michigan on June 1, 1976 • Turnpike Group • Appearance Protection Group • Matching numbers 460 CI V-8 engine • C6 Selectshift Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission • Polar White exterior

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    Ford Thunderbird, 1972

    Chassis No.: 2Y87N129498 Auction: Glendale 2020 Auction date: March 14, 2020 Lot No.: S36 $9,000 | High bid • Offered on original title • Believed to be 56,000 miles • 429 CI engine • Loaded with luxury options 429 CI https://www.mecum.com/lots/405153/1972-ford-thunderbird/

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    Ford Thunderbird, 1975

    Chassis No.: 5Y87A122410 Auction: Glendale 2026 Auction date: March 21, 2026 Lot No.: W79 $9,000 | High bid • Odometer: 29,678 miles • Engine: V-8 • Transmission: Automatic • Exterior: Burgundy • Interior: Dark Red • 460 CI V-8 engine • Holley Sniper fuel injection • 3-speed automatic transmission • Burgundy with Dark Red leather interior • Power s

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    Ford Thunderbird, 1975

    Chassis No.: 5J87A128381 Auction: Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 Auction date: July 9, 2023 Lot No.: T212 $12,100 | Sold • Odometer: 45,883 miles • Engine: V-8 • Transmission: Automatic • Exterior: Silver • Interior: Red • Silver luxury group • Convenience group • Turnpike group • 460 CI V-8 engine • Automatic transmission • Silver exterior • Silver

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    Ford Thunderbird, 1975

    Chassis No.: 5J87A117899 Auction: Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 Auction date: July 9, 2023 Lot No.: F97 $24,000 | High bid • Odometer: 15,366 miles • Engine: V-8 • Transmission: Automatic • Exterior: Silver Starfire • Interior: Silver • Rare Silver Luxury Group option • Odometer reads 15,366 miles • One family owned until 2022 • 460 CI V-8 engine •

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    Ford Thunderbird, 1972

    Chassis No.: 2J87N182856 Auction: Orlando 2022 Auction date: July 9, 2022 Lot No.: T90.1 $18,700 | Sold • Exterior: White • Interior: Blue • 67,000 miles • Sold new in Winston-Salem, North Carolina • 429 CI V-8 engine • Automatic transmission • Air conditioning • Power steering and brakes • Leather interior • AM radio with factory 8-track tape play

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    Ford Thunderbird, 1976

    Chassis No.: 6Y87A126420 • Exterior: Cream/Gold • Unrestored • Two build sheets • Cream and Gold Luxury Group • 460 CI engine • Power steering • Power brakes • Cruise control • Crushed velour interior • Original AM/FM radio with 8-track player • Power seat • Believed to be 22,800 miles Unrestored, Luxury Group https://www.mecum.com/lots/240028/1976

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