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The following is a list only of items found on the market - For your Information ONLY
NOT FOR SALE from this website.*I do NOT sell any of these items.
List is for the collector. 
Value Column has been added where retail price or current market value  is known. Use it only  as a guideline when you are buying an item.

Items with white backgrounds are the newest finds. 

 
Year 
Intro
Photo Classic 
Year
Type Description Retail Value*
2018 2002-2005 2018 Calendar  Calendar for ThunderbirdNest members
2017 . 1955 Snow Globe Blue 1955 Thunderbird model in 1/87th scale, resin, in Musical Snow Globe from Roman Inc.  See 1955 list for 2017 for more information.  Found in January 2018 on Target's website. $49
2017 . 1957 Birthday Card red 57 with Dog and cat in seat;  musical and movement card. by Hallmark Cards in their Innovation series.  found at a Walmart carrying Hallmark cards. $8.00
2017 . 1957 Birthday Card Coaster with green 57 printed on it. on Blue card.  Hallmark Card; Found at Walmart carrying Hallmark cards.
2017 2002-2005 2017 Calendar 2017  Calendar for ThunderbirdNest members
2016 1955 Birthday Card red 55 with hamster in driver's seat.  " Hi!, Uncle....."  by American Greetings,  submitted by Steve Legel.  Found at a Walmart carrying American Greetings cards.
2016 2002-2005 2016 Calendar 2016  Calendar for ThunderbirdNest members
2015 . 1955-1957 2016 Calendar club calendar from BATOC for CTCI members.
2015 2002-2005 2016 Calendar Retros; from Thunderbird Concepts; licensed by Ford.
2015 . 1955 2016 Calendar red 55 for April, 1970 Mustang on cover; "Henry's Heritage, 2016"; published by Comda in Canada;
2014 1957,
2005
Poster Inca Gold 1957 and 2005 Reflection poster, 11"x17", by Dot Lang.
2012 1956 Fabric Turquoise 55 in road scene with other cars on 100% cotton fabric.  From Windham Fabrics "Planes, Trains, & Automobiles" line by American Vintage, pattern #35352.  Appears to be gone from the market place.  There were other coordinating fabrics in the line, 2 of which also had the tbird on them.  Might find on ebay.
2014 . 1956 2015 Calendar White 56 on cover, From Old Cars Weekly
2010

1955 Snowglobe and
Keychain
Red 55 commemorating Route 66 on background of Rt 66 map.
Snowglobe came out around 2010 and is still available(2014) from Rt.66 stores along the route.  You may also find a keychain with the same artwork.  Reported by Steve Legel

 
year 
intro
Photo Classic Year  Type Description Retail
Value*
2007 ? 1956 Record Cover 45rpm record cover for the single, "Looking for the Hi-D-Ho", sung by Tinker Carlen (not really sure of actual year this was recorded and released but appears to have been between 2000 and 2007.  a product from Lubbock, TX. Back side of record has the single "Raining in my Heart" sung by Tinker Carlen and Sherry Holley Adams. The Hi-D-Ho was a  drive-in restaurant of the 50s and 60s in Lubbock, TX.
Back
2013 . Calendar
2013 . Calendar
2013 Calendar
2013 Calendar
2008 1955 puzzle Scramble Squares: "Classic Cars" 9 piece puzzle to put together with a turquoise 1955 Tbird with white porthole hardtop, red corvette, black mustang and green 57 Chevy.  Not as easy as it looks.   copyright 2004-2008 by b.dazzle, inc. Redondo Beach, CA  http://www.b-dazzle.com
2012 1957 2013 Calendar "Ford classics; White 57 with white porthole hardtop for month of September; from Comda.com; printed in Canada; submitted by Steve Legel
2012 1956 2013 Calendar "Highway Memories"; metallic blue 1956 Thunderbird with matching porthole hardtop for month of April ; by Hotline Products USA; submitted by Steve Legel
2012 1955 2013 Calendar "Road Warriors"; silver metallic 1955 modified / Customized Thunderbird; for month of August;  red interior; by Comda.com; submitted by Steve Legel..
2012 1956 Poster Elvis in white 1956 Tbird with black hardtop; Memphis CTCI  convention poster $5
2012 1956 Calendar Poster 2012/2012  poster calendar from Hills Classic Restorations; promo at CTCI International Convention this year ?
2012 . 2002-2005 Sculpture Acrylic light sculpture of retrobird
200? . 1957 Puzzle Puzzle produced for Thunderbird USA Parts some years ago. ?
2010 . 1955 Card Program Make your own greeting cards with 1000s of graphics including 55 Tbird graphic; Greeting Card Factory Deluxe, Version 8; search "classic cars" on the program.  Do not know if it's on later versions of this program.
2012 . 1957 DVDs DVD set of Robert Urich in Vega$ episodes, 3rd season
2012 2002-2005 Calendar 2012  Calendar for ThunderbirdNest members
2011 2003 2012 Calendar "Road Warriors"'; Red customized 2003 Thunderbird  with non-porthole hardtop; styled wheels for month of November; by Comda.com; submitted by Steve Legel
2011 2002-2005 Calendar 2012 Thunderbird Concepts calendar with photos of customers' T-birds
2011 2002 Calendar Gift set  Ford officially licensed set contained a nice coffee mug with blue racing stripes and a Ford Blue Oval, a package of hot chocolate and a small 2012 calendar featuring the new Boss 302 on the cover with the words DRIVING THROUGH THE DECADES on the top and FROM 1950 - PRESENT at the bottom.  02 Tbird blue is September photo in Calendar.  submitted by Paul Thomas, Found at Big Lots.  [submitted by Paul Thomas]
2011 . 1956 Magazine March 2012.  "Ol' Skool Rodz"  has cover of 56 Thunderbird. pg 26 and 27 article on history of 1950's (both generations) of thunderbird w/photos of 56, 57 and 58 T birds. p 40 2 page article about readers custom ride.
2011 1957 tin picture side view of grey 1957 Thunderbird on black background.  Found at Hobby Lobby $15
2011 55-57 Coat Rack Red 55 in resin on wood placque with 4 wood knob hangers.  Found at Hobby Lobby $29
2011 1955-57 Coat rack/hooks Thunderbird emblem with two coat hooks.  Found at Hobby Lobby $19
2011 1955, 1956, 1957 Calendar 2012 CTCI 50th Anniversary Calendar by AutoFocus Graphics for CTCI.org;   55-57 tbirds; black 56 on cover $25
2001 1956 music CD "The Rock and Roll Era" Christmas Hits with a Red 56 on the cover and Santa Claus in the seat;  By Time LIfe.  Found at Staples. has been on the market since 2001. Still available. $8
2011 2002 Calendar 2012 Exotic Sports Cars, Inspiration Yellow 2002  for the month of December 2011.
2011 1957 Calendar 2012 Ford Classics calendar by Comda features willow green 57 with white hardtop for the month of November
2011 1956 Calendar 2012 Convertible Cruisin' calendar by Hotline Products USA, red 1956 Tbird for May
2011 2002-2005 Calendar 2012 Thunderbird Calendar featuring various parts of the Thunderbird.  Very limited Edition for Florida TBN event -----
2011 1956 Calendar 2011/2012 poster calendar from Hills Classic Restorations; promo at CTCI conventions this year free to attendees
2011 2002-2005 Calendar 2011 Calendar for ThunderbirdNest members
2010 . 1956 Calendar 2011 Thomas Kincade daily desk Calendar, Oct 4, 2011, Mountain Memories with red 56 Tbird
2010 2002-2005, 1957 Calendar 2011 Calendar for Thunderbird Concepts customers
2010 1955-1957 Calendar 2011 Calendar by BATOC for CTCI members - California Missions with 55-57 Thunderbirds. $15
2009 1955 Scene from Dept 56 Halloween series: Not a diecast but a  sculptured 3-D Scene with a black 55 Ford sitting on top of a black 55 Thunderbird in front of "Rusty's Used Cars" shack and a revolving red VW convertible on a pole. Introduced in December 2009. $125
2010 . 1955 card deck Rt 66 theme on back of deck of cards $3
2010 1955 snow globe Rt 66 snow globe with red 55 and "Burgers" sign, Base has 3-D 55 on Main Street of America scenery in 3-D $10
2010 1955 picture frame Red 55 in 3-D on Mother Road 66 frame with motorcycle; distributed by www.smith-southwestern.com $10
2010 2002-2005 card red generic type retrobird in 3-D by Papyrus $7
2010 1957 Ornament Wooden laser cut 57 tbird in circle $5
2010 1956 Suncatcher White 56 handpainted on glass by AMIA Studios, made in China, headquartered n Denver Colorado..; Oval on chain
2010 2002-2005 calendar 2010 Calendar for ThunderbirdNest members ~
2009 2002-2005 calendar 2010 Calendar for Thunderbird Concepts customers ~
2009 . 1955-1957 calendar 2010 Calendar by BATOC Thunderbird Club for CTCI members $15
2009 1955 Brochure TXDOT issue long card with red 55 advertising new license plates for TX free
2009 1956 Book Hello Kitty, book of short stories.  Last chapter of Kitty taking a drive across the USA in a red 56 Tbird. $7
2009 1955 Paper Cut-out Free download available on the net of a 1955 Thunderbird; Cut it out and glue it together. free
2008 1957 Pin Blue '57 T'bird; Hard Rock Cafe pin for Biloxi, MS, 2008 ?
2008 1956 Brochure Chubb's Insurance - 2 page spread of rear of yellow 56 along with other classic cars
200? 1957 Birthday Card by American Greetings; bronze 57; topless; white interior plus 2 other cars $3
2009 1955 Birthday Card Four 55s on front of card with license plate: GRANDSON; American Greetings Card, Tender Thought Greetings;  photo by Steve Legel
2009 1955 Kids Meal Box Yellow 55 with side flames of orange, Steak and Shake 75th Anniversary, set of stickers of sheet; photo by Steve Legel $1
2009 1955 Kids Meal Box Green with side flames of purple, white, yellow and orange, Steak and Shake 75th Anniversary, set of stickers on sheet $1
2009 1955 Kids Meal Box Blue withyellow flames on nose and sides, Steak and Shake 75th Anniversary, set of stickers on sheet.
Boxes come flat to be put together
$1
2005 1955 magazine Cover of  House & Garden, white 55 front half., July 2005 issue $1 to $3
2004 to
2008
1956 Children's books Hello Kitty activity books for children
Activity Book with Pull-Out Poster & Growth Chart with 30 stickers ~ 1 inch sticker of blue tbird
Activity Book with Pull-Out Poster & Growth Chart with 45 stickers~ 3.5 inch sticker of blue tbird
288 Page Coloring and Activity Book~ 1 black and white page of the tbird in a beach scene
Giant Sticker Activity Book with 700 stickers~1 large glossy colored page of the blue tbird and 2 large blue stickers
$3 to $12
2009 1955/56? Puzzle 500 piece puzzle on the market. Comes in a tin.  Artwork features a red Mustang, green Ford truck, and an orange or pink (can't quite tell what color) 55 or 56 with Dan's Drive-in in the background.  Artwork is by Dan Hatala.  Manufactured for www.masterpiecesinc.com  Part of series of 4 Classic Puzzles app$10
2009 1955 Key holder Silhouette of 55 with extended bumper and continental kit; and 4 hooks for keys $7.00
2009 photo by Herb Barry 1956 Gift Bag Pink with white top 56 on black and white argyle design gift bag for Father's Day.  Find at Dollar Tree stores. $1.00
2009 scan by Steve Legel 1957 magazine Auto Trader Classic Cars and Parts, April 2009, Coral Sand on cover with 4 page article  -[reported by D. Woodcock and Steve Legel] .
2004 1955 kitchen appliances NOT ON THE MARKET  - visit Radidesign.com to view  the retro kitchen appliances:
grill, blender, toaster, and oven.  Designed in 2004, rejected; proposed again for 2010 probably not going to happen.
?
2008 . 1955 Puzzle artwork of Santa in his ChristmasWorkshop with toy 55 tbird in hand and other Fords on workbench by Serendipity $5-$10
2008 1957 magazine ad Two page ad for lot #817 in the Barret Jackson Auction October 2008.  Picture of white 57 and 2 models; photo by Sarah Kehoe ~ in M ~ the Lifestyle Magazine of MGM Mirage.  cover is of Criss Angel; Fall 2008 Volume 6 #4 ~(found by Steve Legel) $6
2008 55-57 calendar 2009 Calendar by BATOC $13
2008 55-57 calendar 2009 Produced by "Giftco Inc."  Vernon Hills, Illinois Calendar for Fund Raisers.
back of calendar
2008 1955/56 card Red t-bird used 3 times on card; by Andrew MacMeel Publishing $3
2008 1955/56 card Father's Day card; Blue 55/56 on front; previously issued with green tbird on front;
2008 1955 card Birthday card for dad, portion of red 55 on cover; American Greetings $4
2008 . 1955 magazine Barrett Jackson "Lifestyle magazine"  cover has George Watts '55 Thunderbird  auctioned off in January at Scottsdale AZ at $660,000
2008 1956 jewelry pin with Santa and reindeer in red metal flake 1956 Tbird, topless.  Santa wearing sun glasses. License plate says Noel.  $4 - $10
2008 1957 Card Birthday Card with white 57 Tbird;"Just for you" line from American Greetings, plays 50's rock and roll.   ( found by Steve Legel)
2008 1955 Wall Decor Wall Poster kit: Blue 55 Thunderbird - large - party decor from Target; Finally picked up one and it's worth the price though you do have to put it together.  The finished size after you glue the tbird poster to the cardboard backing that comes in the kit is approx. 11 feet x 4 feet.  It can be displayed on the wall or set up on the floor.  Directions, Cardboard, spray glue, tape, glue gun, and exacto knife are included with the kit.  Still available December 2010
"1954 Thunderbird Decoration Kit"
$79
2008 1955-2005 Calendar 2009 Calendar from Rocky Mountain Thunderbird Club for club members $23
2008 1956 Art Mountain Memories by Thomas Kinkade with rear view of 1956 red Ford Thunderbird, several sizes available on canvas.  Also an oversized postcard available at much less cost. March 2008 release, copyrighted 2007. $1000+
2007 . 1955 Calendar 2008 Calendar - Route 66 Pocket Calendar with red 55 for April
1989 1957 Jukebox The "SongBird" - Rear view of fiberglass 57 Thunderbird houuses a 45rpm record changer or CD mechanism for a Jukebox by Carson City Parlour Manufacturing of Minnesota (no longer in business) - 5 colors - pink or turquoise or red or starmist blue or white - built in 1989.  $3000 to $6000
2008 1956 ornament Blown glass ornament - 1956 Thunderbird in Blue with white top or Red with white top.  "Old World Ornaments" made in China. 4 inches. $9
2007/8 1956 key ring gold tone keyring - suncatcher style; red with white top $4
2008 1956 Brake Fluid Label on DOT 5 brake fluid by ASG - white 1956
2008 1956 Magazine Delta Airlines "SKY" magazine - cover and page 43 - placed in their planes for passengers
2008 . 1956 Magazine
2008 . Magazine
2008? . 2005 Wall Paper Large single graphic of Bronze 05 for wall
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2007 2002-2005 Calendar 2008 Calendar for members of Thunderbirdnest.com
2007 1955, 1957 drink coasters Set of 4 stone coasters with different tbirds on each, packaged with stand. Produced for GiftCo Inc, Vernon Hills, Illinois for Fund Raisers such as schools use. ?
2007 1955 2008 Calendar Snap-On 2008 Calendar
2007 1955-1957 2008 Calendar 50th Anniversary of club member Thunderbirds - All classic tbirds - $13
2007 1957 2008 Calendar Mousepad Calendar - Month of June has pink 57 from Studio 18 $7
2007 1957 2008 Calendar Classic Cars, pink 57 for one month, from Studio 18.  $7
2007 1957 2008 Calendar American Classics with red 57 on cover. photos by Dan Lyons, published by Avalanche Publishing www.avalanchepub.com
2007 1955 2008 Calendar Cars of Yesteryear - red 55 on cover and for month of June
2007 1955 2008 Calendar Day by Day calendar with red 55 on box lid
2007 1955-1957 2008 Calendar Thunderbirds calendar with 55-57 T-birds.  Old Ford photos.
Produced by "Giftco Inc."  Vernon Hills, Illinois Calendar for Fund Raisers such as schools use - sold out from publisher
2007 1955-2005 2008 Calendar  photos of classic to retro tbirds with coral sand 57 on cover $23/$28
2007 1955 2008 Calendar with Thunderbird Blue 55 - "Classics Ultimate Automobiles" mini Calendar
2007 . 1957, 2002-05 Blankets 57 rear in Blue/Black OR 2002-05 in Red/Black with designsWoven in, soft, fleece like.  Exclusive to http://www.tbirdroadster.com/  This is the company that held a poll last fall to decide which designs to use. $30
* Retail value is subjective as some sellers will sell just above their wholesale cost and others will sell at suggested retail price or some items will not sell until they are discounted to half or more.  I really don't like to post values as the market fluctuates and I don't like "setting" a value that may go up or down depending on availability.  I decided to post these values to give the collector some idea of how much to anticipate spending if they find this item and may feel lucky if they are able to obtain the item for less.

Memorabilia list with photos from 2005 to 2007

The following is a list only of items found on the market in 2005-2007
NOT FOR SALE from this website.*I do NOT sell any of these items.
List is for the collector. 
Value Column has been added where retail price or current market value  is known. Use it only  as a guideline when you are buying an item
Items with white backgrounds are the newest finds. 
year Photo Classic Year  Type Description Retail
Value*
2007 1955, 1957 drink coasters Set of 4 stone coasters with different tbirds on each, packaged with stand ?
2007 1955 2008 Calendar Snap-On 2008 Calendar
1968-69 . 1955 card 1955 Tbird amongst others in  B/A Gallery Of Great Cars cards. These cards were the top half of the B/A Cash Carnival game that B/A service stations had in 1967/1968. B/A (British American) service stations are a long defunct oil/gas company in Canada. They were eventually taken over by Gulf. 
2007 1955-1957 2008 Calendar 50th Anniversary of club member Thunderbirds - All classic tbirds - $13
2007 1957 2008 Calendar Mousepad Calendar - Month of June has pink 57 from Studio 18 $7
2007 . 1957 2008 Calendar Classic Cars, pink 57 for one month, from Studio 18.  $7
2007 1957 2008 Calendar American Classics with red 57 on cover. photos by Dan Lyons, published by Avalanche Publishing www.avalanchepub.com
2007 1955 2008 Calendar Cars of Yesteryear - red 55 on cover and for month of June
2007 1955 2008 Calendar Day by Day calendar with red 55 on box lid
2007 1955-1957 2008 Calendar Thunderbirds calendar with 55-57 T-birds.  Old Ford photos.
Produced by "Giftco Inc."  Vernon Hills, Illinois Calendar for Fund Raisers such as schools use - sold out from publisher
2007 . 1955 Snow Globe Route 66 artwork like the earlier glass jigger shown below
2007 . 1955 Bell Ceramic Bell with Route 66 artwork like glass jigger shown below.
2007 . 1955 Ash Tray Ceramic ashtray with Route 66 artwork like glass jigger shown below
2007 . 1955 Christmas Bag Artwork by Tom Newsom for Dollar Tree stores on Gift Bags.  Depicts Santa painting 1955 Tbird - original artwork for Ford Motor Company for Ford's Centennial - Christmas cards in 2002 or 2003? $1.00
2007 . 1955-1957 & 2002 - 2005 socks  white socks with Cuffs that have Tbird  emblems  - Rocky Mountain Thunderbird Club -VTCI $8
2007 . 1955-2005 2008 Calendar  photos of classic to retro tbirds with coral sand 57 on cover $23/$28
2007 . 1957 Ear Rings upswept wings emblem - Rocky Mountain Thunderbird Club - VTCI $15
2007 1955 2008 Calendar with Thunderbird Blue 55 - "Classics Ultimate Automobiles" mini Calendar
2007 1957 Clock Pink 57 Tbird;  for Snap-On- same picture as February photo in the Snap-On Calendar 2007 $29
2007 . 1956 Rubber Stamp Rear 3/4 view of 1956 Thunderbird - convertible $8
2007 1957, 2002-2005 Rubber Stamps convertible versions of the 1957 and the 2002-2005. $10 ea.
2007 1955,1956,1957 2008 calendar Norwood's - Junkyard Classics red 55, white 56, red 57, blue 55 or 56 in the weeds by artist Dale Klee
2007 1956 2008 calendar Comda's - Ford Classics...yellow 56 on cover and same car for July
2007 1956 2008 calendar Hotline's "   #98032 Highway Memories   - yellow 56 for one month
2007 1956, 1957 2008 calendar 2008 "Roadside America" - inside - yellow 56 and red 57 on different months.
published by Graphique de France, Woburn MA
$13
2007 1955 glass Jigger glass with Route 66 theme and 1955 red Tbird $3.00
2007 1955, 1957, 2002 Food shaped Car cookies in box with Thunderbird and Mustang graphics.  Has been around for a number of years.  Box graphics have been updated with Retrobird and new era Mustang $1
2006 1955 Pillow Woven pillow to match the 50th anniversary blanket below with blue 55  $30
2006 . 1955 Pillow Woven pillow to match the 100th anniversary Ford blanket below with blue 57 $30
2007 . 1955 CD + Tin Tin with graphic of interior of 55.  CD has songs sung by Jerry Lee Lewis; "Great Balls of Fire"; From BRISA Entertainment $19
2000 . 1957 Video VHS tape of "Moving with Nancy" with clips from 1967 show
2007 . 1957, 2002-05 Blankets 57 rear in Blue/Black OR 2002-05 in Red/Black with designsWoven in, soft, fleece like.  Exclusive to http://www.tbirdroadster.com/  This is the company that held a poll last fall to decide which designs to use. $30
2006 . 1955 2007 Calendar "American Classics" - red 55 on cover $10
2006 1957 2007 Calendar 2007 Calendar from Snap-On - February is 1957 T-bird
2007 1957 Shirt White short sleeve shirt with over all print of white 57, red cadilac, blue corvette and chevy;  also girls lounging on some of the cars.  Steinmart exclusive $24
2007 1957 T-shirt Coral Sand t-shirt with white 57 and corvette, cadilac and a Chevy in band around shirt; Steinmart exclusive $15
2006 1955-66 2007 Calendar 2007 Thunderbird calendar from PatternsRus, Canada $14
2006 1955 2007 Calendar 2007 Pepboys Auto Parts "Cool Cars 2007 Calendar - black 55 on cover. $5.
2005 any food M&Ms with your message on them ---
2006 . 55 Jacket Black and grey with 50th anniversary emblems and Thunderbird blue 1955 T-bird - very nice!! $25 - $50
2006 . 55-57 Calendar Brown Trout Thunderbird calendar for 2007 $12
2006 . 55-2005 artwork Ford prints available:  artwork from their ads and more  $$ to $$$
2006 1955 card Birthday card featuring several red 55 Thunderbirds on a foil background; by American Greetings $3.70
2006 . 1955, 1956, 1957 knick knack Laser cut 3-D images in "crystal" of 55, or 56 or 57 Thunderbird. available thru CASCO $65
2006 1955 Blanket Woven blanket with blue 1955, 50th Anniversary, gas station in grey tones behind t-bird. $50
2006 . 1957 Tote Bag Red 57 with black 55 and blue 56 - matches woven blanket that came out in 2004
2006 . 1957 Tote Bag blue with white top 1957 with other Ford cars to match blanket that came out in 2004
2006 . all phone black phone with neon light - old style - Thunderbird script molded in, New Thunderbird emblem in center of dial.  $25
2005 1957 knick knack laser cut 3-D image in "crystal" of a '57 T-bird - limited edition of 150 - includes the words "1957 Thunderbird".  $20
2006 1955 T-shirt Black with silver 55 T-bird - found at Cracker Barrel Restaurants $15
2005 . 1957 calendar StarMist blue 57 - April - Pep Boys Ultimate Autos calendar for 2006 $1
2006 . 1956 shirt Black long sleeved shirt with blue 56, yellow Mustang, red Corvette - from Steinmart clothing stores $30
2005 . 1955,1957 2006 Day Calendar Car And Driver Day Calendar - Dream Cars -   Jan 20 Lincoln Mark X concept; May 6 black 57 tbird; Oct 1 blue 55 tbird; Dec 3 blue 55 tbird $7
2005 . 1956 2006 Calendar 2006 Fabulous Fifties published by E.C.C. - November is Peacock Blue 56
2005 . 1957 2006 Calendar Ford Classics - from Hills  Classic Car Restoration & Thunderbird Center Parts - photos by Ron Kimball - 1957 Dusk Rose for April
2005 . 1955 2006 Calendar 50s Classic Cars by Cedco - photos by Ron Kimball - red 55 for one month
2005 . 1955 2006 Calendar Classic Cars by  Cedco - yellow 55 on one month
2005 . 1955-1957 2006 Calendar Thunderbird Calendar by BrownTrout with photos by Dan Lyons $12
2005 . 1955-2005 2006 Calendar Thunderbird Calendar, predominately new thunderbird but also some 50s and 60s Thunderbirds - published by Time Factory $12
2005 . 1955 2006 Calendar turquoise 55  for one of the months - Classic Models 2006 Deluxe Calendar http://www.classicmodelscalendar.com/
2006 . 1955 tin sign red 1955 Thunderbird with continental kit in beach scene  $12
? . 1956 artwork print red 56 in diner scene by the Junk Yard Artist (off site link) (link updated Feb 2016)
2005 . 1955 2006 Calendar Day by Day calendar with red 55, Cedco publishing, Ron Kimbal photos .
2005 1955 Ornament Blown Glass; turquoise with snowman driver and packages in passenger seat; topless; about 6" in length. $45.00
2005 1957 Photo Frame Resin cast desk photoframe; blue;  made in China; bar code 018061 702070 - found at 99 Cent Stores $1.00
2005 1955 Shorts Boxer Shorts by Puritan - cotton - found at Walmart $5.00
2005 1955 PJs PJ bottoms by Puritan - cotton knit - found at Walmart $10.00
2005 1955 T-shirt T-shirt by Joe Boxer - says "Driving you Wild since 1951" and "Go Topless" - cotton knit $15.00
2005 1955 PJs PJs bottoms by Joe Boxer - cotton $10.00
2001 . 1955 figurine "T-Bird" by artist Tom Clark - gnome holding golf tee and dove (Tee + Bird = T-BIRD) BUT he's also sitting on a little red 55 T-bird which you don't see until you turn the figurine around to the back.  Resin cast - limited  Editon #12 $45.00
2005 . 1955 ashtray Tin, with red 55
2005 1956 Knife Black 56 on knife handle in set of 4 classic Ford cars packed in black tin with car graphics. Same knife as in the single set tin near bottom of this list. - FK119-4 Ford $20.00
2005 1955, 
1956, 
1957
Collector Cards Set of 7 cards including 4 vintage birds - made in England - www.goldenera.com
2005
1955 key Ring USPS key ring with 1955 Thunderbird stamp $5.00
2005 1955 Pin USPS lapel pin with 1955 Thunderbird stamp - get it online or at your local US Post Office
2005 . 1955 Lighter Zippo lighter, blue with 55 t-bird in box with graphics like the record player and radio below $20.00
2005 . 1955 charm Sterling silver green enameled charm of 55 t-bird $12.00
2005
1955, 
2005
knife  a knife celebrating 50th Anniversary of the Thunderbird with blue 55 on one side of handle and yellow 02 or 05? on the other side. comes in tin with two T-bird emblem hat pins.  manufactured by United Cutlery Brands $30.00
2005 . 1957 fabric pink and blue 57 tbirds on tan background $8.00/yd
2005 1955 Stamp  USPS Stamp with black 1955 Tbird in Sporty Cars of the 50s set. released August 20, 2005 $00.37
2005 1955 Puzzle 1000 piece Shaped Puzzle "Banana Split" with red 55, diner and yummy dessert  $10.00
2005 1956 Alarm Clock 30's style headlamp with 56 T-bird, peacock blue and portion of dash.  Walmart exclusive $10.00
2005 1955 Pocket Watch 50th Anniversary emblem on jacket case; front end of yellow 55 on face of watch $10.00
2004?/05 . 1956 box Wood cigar box with cutout of 1956 T-bird, custom made $25.00- $30.00
2004 . 1956 Rubber Stamp Set of 3 stamps including, 56 T-bird, Corvette, and Chevy Convertible, by "Stampin' Up" - rubber stamps and supplies on the "party" plan - came out fall 2004.   #100022  retired June 30 2005 $17.00
2005. . 1955,
57, 
2002-
2005
Shirt Reyn Spooner short sleeve shirt with red 55, white 57, T-bird Blue 02, Black 02/05, red 02/05; 50th Anniversary $69.00 to $89.00
2005 . 1955 coathanger blue 55 cutout on wood board with 3 coathangers - 50th anniversary $20.00
2005 . 1955 Chalkboard blue 55 cutout on wood, blackboard - 50th anniversary $20.00
2005 . 1955-
2005
Magazine Cars & Parts, February 2005 Cover and several articles of the 55 and the 2005 special edtition
2005 . 1955 Magazine Road & Track March 2005 p.24 - article on upcoming stamp issue
2005 . 1955 Shirt Yellow 56 T-bird; button down flannel shirt; short sleeve; black background with diners & blue mustang & red corvette - found at Steinmart  (same design as white background shirt found at Academy Sports $25.00
2005 . 1956 shirt Peacock blue 56 T-bird; button down flannel shirt; black background, red corvette & drive-in theatre scenes; by Clearwater Outfitter's - found at Steinmart stores $25.00
2005 . 1956 T-Shirt Peacock blue 56 T-bird; white background with red corvette & drive-in theatre scenes; by Clearwater Outfitter's - found at Steinmart stores $15.00
2005 . 1956 T-Shirt Yellow 56; Merlot color  background with red corvette and blue mustang and diner's; by Clearwater Outfitter's - found at Steinmart stores $15.00
2005 . 1955 - 
2005
lighter Zippo Lighter  with black 2005 Thunderbird and red 55 and "50th Anniversary Ford Thunderbird graphic $20.00-$30
2005 . 1955-
2005
game Monopoly - 50th Anniversary Edition arrived in September $36.00
2005 1956 knife, tin Single blade knife in tin with graphics of a black with white top 1956 T-bird $5.00
2000 
to 2004
See below for  first  list for more collectibles 
* Retail value is subjective as some sellers will sell just above their wholesale cost and others will sell at suggested retail price or some items will not sell until they are discounted to half or more.  I really don't like to post values as the market fluctuates and I don't like "setting" a value that may go up or down depending on availability.  I decided to post these values to give the collector some idea of how much to anticipate spending if they find this item and may feel lucky if they are able to obtain the item for less.
 Classic T-bird Collectibles for 2000 to 2004
The following is a list only of items found on the market from 2000 to 2005 - none are for sale from this website.
year Photo classic year  Type description
2004 1955-2005 book Children's book with short history of each era of the Thunderbird, pictures.
2004 1956 knife, tin Single blade knife in tin with graphics of a fiesta red 1956 Tbird, Tin also says "100th Anniversary" and "No Boundaries"  possibly came out in 2003.
2004 1956 fabric Multi cars on blue background with green 56 by "Pacific Coast Hwy" sign.
2004 . 1957 Blanket Woven Blanket - Ford Motor Company cars including blue 1957 Thunderbird with white porthole top
2004 . 1956 Promotional Wix promotional pak for the retailer; includes poster of Wix 56 T-bird model, cardboard standup of wix 56 T-bird model; pricing sheet and ad sheet - 1 pak/carton of models.
2004 . 1955-2005 50th Anniversary
clothing
From Ford - Polo shirt and sweatshirt - cream with 50th anniversary logo; T-shirt with Teal 02 and 1955 graphics; cap with 57 tbird patch & anniversary logo - Visit Ford's website or your Ford parts dealer to order.
2004 . 1955-2005 50th Anniversary
merchandise
From Ford  - Teddy Bear with black jacket and 50th anniversary logo on back; lapel pin; coffee mug; pen; key chain; cap. Visit Ford's website or your Ford parts dealer to order
2004 . 1956 Purse Graphic on purse: Pink Poodle driving hot pink 1956 Thunderbird, topless
2004 . 1955-2005 Book Thunderbird Fifty Years by Alan Tast, photos by David Newhardt 192 pages 
2004 . 1955-2002 Book The Story of Ford Thunderbirds by David K Wright, published 2002 by Gareth Stevens Publishing; small book geared toward children, with photos of the various body styles thru the years ending with a yellow 02.  cover is a Sunset Coral 56.
2004 . 1956 3-D puzzle green with white top, 3-D puzzle by Wrebbit;  # 04670-1; 357 Pieces; Puzzle Dimensions:
W. 12 3/4" (32.6 cm)  D. 4 5/8" (11.8 cm)  H. 4 1/8" (10.6 cm) 
2004 . 1956 puzzle Reboxed - downsized - Cruisin' Classics puzzle - same graphic and 500piece puzzle as the one from 2002 - found at Target stores
2004 . any year Radio Radio/CD/record player in stained wood, chrome and white - in JC Penny's Christmas catalog with "Thunderbird" Script; also found at Sam's Club.  Box is similar to the radio/cd box below only larger. 
2004 . any year Radio Radio/CD player in colors of "Thunderbird Blue" or "Willow Green", sunset coral,Torch red, chrome, black, whisper white  with "Thunderbird" Script; from Neiman Marcus 2004 Christmas Catalog - also available from JC Penny's Christmas catalog in green, red,  black and silver colors. Box has 57 t-bird and Thunderbird 50th Anniversary.  also found at Sam's Club.
2004 . 1955 Watch Pocket watch from Avon packaged in tin for Thunderbird's 50th anniversary; Thunderbird blue T-bird on cover of watch and tin #203-704
2004 . 1955 T-shirt black on pink background "take off your top" from Abercombie & Fitch
2004 1955 Fabric green background; chevy & other cars; 100% cotton; drapery fabric, extra wide (56")
2004 1955 Fabric white background; mustangs; 100% cotton
2004 1955 Fabric tan map background; other tbirds; 100% cotton
2004 1955 fabric tan background; 65 mustang; 100% cotton
2004, July . 1955 Magazine Magazine:   Reminisce magazine - article with 55 T-bird
2004 1955 Card Father's Day card by Gallant Greeting Corp.  found at a Dollar General store #14189
2004 1955 Card Father's Day card by Gallant Greeting Corp .found at a Dollar General store #14173
2004 . 1955 - 1957 Calendar 2005 Thunderbird Calendar from BrownTrout - photos of 55 to 57 T-birds
2004 . 1956 Pin Hard Rock Cafe pin - Stockholm, Sweden; turquoise with pink patch; limited edition of 300 pins.
2003 . 1956 Pin Hard Rock Cafe pin - Madrid, Spain; red and pink graphics
2004 . 1956 Shirt Shirt with white background, yellow 56 T-bird and other cars; by Megellan - found at" Academy Sports" stores
2004 . 1955 Card Doral cigarettes - series of 24 auto cards "America on the Road"      A 1955 "thunderbird blue" T-bird is #8. 
2004 . 1957 T-shirt T-shirt with white 57 and flag by http://www.musclecars-and-classics.com/Home.htm
2004 . 1956 Glass Wine glass from CTCI convention printed in gold with Convention Theme: "Birds in Paradise" and side view of 56.
2004 . 1957 Calendar 2005 "Street Rods" Calendar by Norwood.com includes customized gold 57 T-bird for August month
2004 1955 Magazine Collectible Automobile June 2004 issue; page 36-39 plus cover (yellow 55) - photo feature
pages 88-90 - article on Collectible Scale Models with the T-bird featured.  photos
2004 1957 Fabric Fabric - yellow 57 rear end along with other classic car front or rear end views on black background
2004? . 1955 Paper Wall paper border with red mustang and white 1955,
Wall paper border with maroon mustang and green 1955
2004 55, 56, 57 Blanket Woven blanket with red 57, blue 56, and black 55 and "cafe" building in background & Thunderbird emblem.
2004? 57 Card Birthday Greeting card with green 57 on front.  By American Greeting Cards, red envelop
2004 . 57 Card Birthday Greeting card with bronze 57 photo + 2 other cars. By American Greeting Cards
2004 . 55 Notebook red 55 used in Hanes advertising. on spiral notebook cover. 
2004 . 56 Shirt   Short sleeve shirt with 56 Birds,Yellow conv., Vettes Red 60s, Mustangs  gray 60s and Angel's Diner with
parked cars various makes. Label: Boca Classics 100 per cent cotton; white background.  found at Bells (Bealls?) Stores
2004
57 Purse Handbag found at Target - with print of pink 57 T-bird (or is it really a 59 Ford?)
2004
57 Shirt Black short sleeve men's shirt found at Steinmart 
2004
55, 56 Shirt Blue short sleeve men's shirt found at Steinmart
2004
57 Sign Tin Sign - red 57 with checkerboard background, palm trees, T-bird emblem, V-8 emblem
2004
56 T-shirt Yellow T-shirt found at Steinmart
2004   57 Poster Shelf poster at Target Stores in their model section; black 57 T-bird with red interior advertising their model kit line.
2004
55 Lighter "Bic" style lighters in set of 8 depicting Luxury Sport Cars including the 55 Thunderbird in black - Found at "Family Dollar" stores with their sticker printed on card.
2004
55 sticker Window sticker, small paper cup and small carryout bag from Dick's Drive-in in the Seattle area commemorating their 50th anniversary. Has a small line drawing of a 55 T-bird along with a couple other cars and their drive-in. Their website is at Dick's Drive-in.   scan is from the paper bag.  Cup has a map with "cars on the road to 1 of the 5 Dick's locations."
2003 56 & 2002 postcards Booklet of 6 postcards from Ford celebrating Ford's 100 years. one postcard of a yellow 1956; red 02 is on inside cover and not part of a postcard.
2003 . 55 Art  Christmas card artwork for Ford Motor Company for Centennial promotion;  by Tom Newsom  .Not  on his website but ask for poster if you want one. art shows Santa painting a 55 Tbird toy with other Ford autos on work bench.
2003 57 Sign Tin sign with blue 57
2003
57 Video Hot Wheels World Race movie video with very fleeting glimpse of the porthole on the 57 in that series
2003
56 Frame Photo Frame with decals including pink with white top 1956 t-bird
2003
55 Purse Purse, small, black background with cars- including a 2-tone green 55, shirts and "Beverly Hills" print 
2003 . 55 Purse Purse, large, tan & blue background with city street scene, woman walking dog and 55 blue T-bird parked on street; 2 sizes - other is makeup bag size.
2003 57 Purse Purse, Blue town scene background; 2 women enjoying a cruise in a white 57 T-bird, 2 sizes available, also in a makeup bag size
2002
57 Purse Purse, Red background with green 57 Tbird and woman wearing sunglasses applying lipstick; several purse styles and background colors - black and blue backgrounds have been seen.
2003
56 Poster Poster with yellow 56; part of series of car posters given out at Union 76 Stations on the West Coast during summer of 2003
2002/2003 . 55, 02 Game PlayStation2 game featuring Ford race cars including 55 tbird and 02 tbirds.
2003 55 Fabric Cotton fabric with tan background and red and blue 55 T-birds scatterd - Ford 100th Anniversary fabric
2003
55 Fabric Fleece fabric with tan background and red and blue 55 T-birds scatterd - Ford 100th Anniversary fabric
2003 55 Fabric Flannel fabric with tan background and red and blue 55 Thunderbirds scattered -  Ford 100th Anniversary fabric
2003 56 Fabric Fleece panel with 56 Ford ad - 100th Anniversary fabric
2003 55, 02 Poster Ford 100th Anniversary Timeline poster with Thunderbird Blue 55 and a new Thunderbird along with many other milestone cars Ford has had in the past.
June 12, 2003
55, 03 Baseball Baseball from Baltimore Orioles game; black 55 on one side, white 03 on the other side - commemorating Ford's 100th Anniversary.  Comes in cube with commemorative card.
2003 55 Knife 100th Anniversary Edition Knife with 55 T-bird on handle; packed in tin box with black 55 on lid
2003 55 Coin 100th Anniversary coin with 55 on one side and "Ford" on the other; in packet with card
2003
55 Game Monopoly Game - Ford 100th Anniversary Edition with 55 T-bird token along with 5 other Ford cars, Box has photo of an 02 along with the 55.
2003
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56 Puzzle Ford 100th anniversary Puzzle with yellow 56 as main auto packed in large tin.
2003
55 Clock Ford 100th anniversary Clock with white 55 in hour position 8.  Clock chimes car sounds on the hour to match respective car pictured.
2003 55, 56, 57, 02 Calendar 2004 Thunderbird Calendar - published by Brown Trout
2003? 56 Poster Poster, yellow 56 by Paul Grant Cutright
2003 55 Checks Designer Checks has checks celebrating Ford's Centennial, 4 cars on backgrounds including a 55 T-bird
2003
57 Box jewelry box with lazer cut 57 T-bird burned into lid, box lined in velvet
2003
57 Shirt Hawaiian style shirt with red 57 and other cars, blue background.
2002
Puzzle puzzle in shape of 1956 Ford Thunderbird, art scene of drive-in and other cars - Cruizin' Classics - 500 piece
2001/2002? 55, 57, 02s Tie Tie with various year Thunderbirds including a 55 red, 57 yellow, red 02, black NM 02 on black background by Ralph Marlin  "Thunderbird Models" #326893
2001/2002?
57, 02 Tie Tie with 50s and 60s tbirds - red 57 & others plus yellow 02 and Thunderbird blue 02; on dark teal background; "Classic T-birds" by Ralph Marlin, #326589
2001/2002? 57 Tie Tie with 50's autos including yellow 57; by Romario Manzini
2000 57 Clock Snap on Clock with yellow 57 among other cars. 
Site history note.  Started the original page for memorabilia in 1998 on another site (About.com). 
Lost that site due to changes on that site and started the page anew on geocities in 2003.  Then merged the page to this site when it was formed.

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