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FORD THUNDERBIRD Rare
As of 2026 Q2, 343 FORD THUNDERBIRDs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 346 in 2026 Q1 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 3 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 10 (3.0%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (343 in the latest data).
Rarer than 47% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the THUNDERBIRD
The Ford Thunderbird is a personal luxury car manufactured and marketed by Ford Motor Company for model years 1955 to 2005, with a hiatus from 1998 to 2001. Ultimately gaining a broadly used colloquial nickname, the T-Bird, the model was introduced as a two-seat convertible, subsequently offered variously in a host of body styles including as a four-seat hardtop coupe, four-seat convertible, five-seat convertible and hardtop, four-door pillared hardtop sedan, six-passenger hardtop coupe, and five-passenger pillared coupe, before returning in its final generation, again as a two-seat convertible...
FORD THUNDERBIRD — questions & answers
How many FORD THUNDERBIRD are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 343 FORD THUNDERBIRD were still registered in the UK — 255 licensed and on the road, plus 88 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the FORD THUNDERBIRD rare?
The FORD THUNDERBIRD is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (343), making it rarer than 47% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the FORD THUNDERBIRD increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of FORD THUNDERBIRD on UK roads rose by 10 (3.0%).
What fuel do most FORD THUNDERBIRD use?
Most FORD THUNDERBIRD run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the FORD THUNDERBIRD peak?
The FORD THUNDERBIRD peaked at 346 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.