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2002 to 2005 Thunderbird Memorabilia 1999  to 2011 N.F.S. --  No item listed on this page is for sale - this is for your information only. Be on the lookout for any new items.  Start watching the magazines for ads using the car.  Please let me know when you have found something new related to this car.

BOOKS	top	.	.	.
.	Ford Thunderbird by Roy Bacon	2000		History of Thunderbirds in photos, ending with a couple of pictures of the Concept Thunderbird
.	Dealer's Showroom Portfolio Book	11/2000		Black Aluminum Cover with slanted porthole window; glossies of cars; interiors; large & heavy = 19.5 inches wide x 11.5 inches high
.	Canadian Dealer's Showroom Portfolio Book	2001		Same large format brochure on heavy  glossy cardstock but NO metal covers - 18"x11" (photo shows this brochure & Canadian brochure below)
..	T-Bird - 45 Years of Thunder	2000		by John Gunnell & James T. Lenzke - 2nd Edition -  new Thunderbird on cover; chapter on concept & chapter on it's diecast
.	2002 Thunderbird- book by Michael Lamm	2001		Development of the concept & 2002 Thunderbird, History of the Thunderbird; memorabilia of the classic & Thunderbird racing history. - from Lamm-Morada Publishers [Ed. note: some of my pics are in this book] The hardcover MSRP is $40
.	Ford Source Book 2001	2000	.
.	Ford Source Book 2002	2001		Covers all Ford 2002 Models with special section for the Thunderbird - see next item
.	Source book insert			Details features of the Thunderbird  for the Ford salesman's Source book - 27 pages Cover variation
.	Ford Source Book 2003	2002	.	Covers all Ford 2003 Models with special section for the Thunderbird
.	Ford Source Book 2004	2003	.	Covers all Ford 2004 Models with special section for the Thunderbird
.	Ford Source Book 2005	2004	.	Covers all Ford 2005 Models with special section for the Thunderbird
.	Ford Upholstery Book 2002	2001	.	Upholstery samples for 2002 Ford models -Used by your Ford salesman - actual samples of the material & colors used in the 2002 Thunderbird
.	Ford Upholstery Book 2003	2002	.	Upholstery samples for 2003 Ford models
.	Ford Upholstery Book 2004	2003	.	Upholstery samples for 2004 Ford models
.	Ford Upholstery Book 2005	2004	.	Upholstery samples for 2005 Ford models
.	Workshop Manuals for 2002	2001		Thunderbird Workshop manual set for the mechanic, 2 Volume set available from Helm Inc.
.	Electrical Workshop manual for 2002	2001	.	2002 Thunderbird Electrical manual for the mechanic available from Helm Inc.
.	CD Service Manual	2001 monthly		Service Information for the Ford mechanic on CD
.	Workshop Manual for 2003	2002		2003 Thunderbird Workshop manual for the mechanic available from Helm Inc.
.	electrical Workshop manual for 2003	2002		2003 Thunderbird Electrical manual for the mechanic available from Helm Inc.
.	Workshop Manual for 2004	2003		2004 Thunderbird Workshop manual for the mechanic available from Helm Inc.
.	electrical Workshop manual for 2004	2003	.	2004 Thunderbird Electrical manual for the mechanic available from Helm Inc.
.	Workshop Manual for 2005	2004		2005 Thunderbird Workshop manual for the mechanic available from Helm Inc.
.	electrical Workshop manual for 2005	2004		2005 Thunderbird Electrical manual for the mechanic available from Helm Inc.
.	Thunderbird Chronicles	2001		By Consumer Guide journalists - pictorial history of the Thunderbird with last chapter on the concept and the 2002 including the Neiman Marcus edition
.	Caring for a Legend - The George Watts Story	2001	.	by Larry Kooiman; about the owner of the "first" production Thunderbird and his collection of special later model T-birds.  Back cover has photos of the Concept Thunderbird
.	Retrofuturism: The Car Design of J. Mays	2002		Retrofururism hardcover catalog of exhibit - Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, opened "Retrofuturism: The Car Design of J Mays," the first-ever museum exhibition devoted to the work of an American car designer.  cover shows door handle of Thunderbird
.	The Story of Ford Thunderbirds by David K Wright,	2002	.	published by Gareth Stevens Publishing; small book with photos of the various body styles thru the years ending with a yellow 02. 24 pages - 8"x8"
.	Modern Automotive Technology by James Duffy	2003		School books on auto repair - noted only because the retro is used on the cover and title page.  Also Workbook and Teacher's Book.
.	Ford Accessory Catalog	2003/4	.	2004 Ford Mustang and Thunderbird Accessories catalog -red on cover
.	Standard Catalog of® Thunderbird 1955-2004	2004		Standard Catalog of® Thunderbird 1955-2004 - by John Gunnell
.	Movie Book	2004	.	For Thunderbirds the Movie - faux leather covered book with photos from the movie, in white "fur" lined pink box
.	Magazine	2004	.	@ Ford - article on Thunderbirds movie vehicle FAB 1 - page 11 plus poster
.	Children's Book Ultimate Cars ~ Thunderbird by Sheila Rivera	2004		Short history of each era of the Ford Thunderbird.  Cover with 02 yellow Thunderbird. published by ABDO Daughters
.	Thunderbird Fifty Years by Alan Tast	2004	.	Thunderbird Fifty Years by Alan Tast, photos by David Newhardt 192 pages - last chapter on 2002-2005 Thunderbird
new addition 08/2010	MUSCLE CARS, the legend lives on from Igloo Publishing; printed in India	2005		Comes in at least two sizes, 12x12, 7x7: Red  hardbound cover, Thunderbird article pages 104-109.  Starts with the early Thunderbird and has several pictures of the concept & the 02 (edition Performance Cars 300)
.	The Book of the Ford Thunderbird	2007	.	by Brian Long
.	From the Scap Heap to the Concours D'Elegance	2008		By James A. Youngs, Thunderbird Project Manager, retired; Documentation of the Thunderbird Supercharger program, the model, demise of program and rescue of the preproduction model. Hardbound.  Very limited edition. Not available at retail.
	Legendary American Cars,	2004 2007reprint		by Matt Delorenzo, published by Edizzoni White Star.

BROCHURES	top	.	.	.
.	Thunderbird Brochure	1999?	.	Motor Trend cover & article from 03/99  -for salesmen's use - double fold brochure - folds out to 10.5"x 23" - unknown when reprinted for sales
.	Dealer's Pre production Brochure	Sept 2000	.	Shows all 5 colors coming out; glossy paper: one of inside pages: thunderbird blue
.	Neiman Marcus Christmas Catalog	Aug 2000	.	.Two pages for the Neiman Marcus Special Edition - ordering information for September 25 orders for the NM - only 200 would be available.  Sold out in 2.25 hours.
.	Booklet	1999 or 2000	.	"Ford Brand Power & You" - 5 1/2"X 8" booklet, 8 pages - appears to be a Ford dealers conventioon booklet - 3rd page has photo of concept t-bird & short article about it's "strong brand image"
.	Show Poster - brochure	2001	.	Tri fold - opens to large black 2002 Thunderbird. other side has info and red 2002 Thunderbird
.	Dealer Launch Binder.	2001	..	3-ring binder with "porthole" cover (popular feature that Ford is capitalizing on); hints for salesmen on selling this car (as if it's really needed!!)
.	Canadian Dealer's Brochure	2001	..	5 pages, black car on cover, Title: "It's Time to Take Flight"
.	Routebook		.	small booklet for those taking the Mystery Drive - 4 pages with fold slots inside front & back covers for route directions
.	2002 Brochure	2001	.	Large,10 (20) page dealer brochure with red rear quarter on cover; large photos on partial fold outs, of each car with hardtop options. last page has OEM and real COLOR PAINT CHIPS!  Color is great in this brochure! 11"x12"
.	Exam Booklet for Certified Professionals - Ford Motor Company	2001	.	Test - product knowledge for 2002 Thunderbird for salesmen - 25 questions - expires August 31, 20022 [[note - just came out]
.	Flyer	2001	.	Thunderbird Collection brochure for dealers
.	2002 Brochure	2001	.	2002 Show brochure, 8"x11"  4 (8) pages
.	First Ordering Guide for the 2002	Oct/Nov 2000	.	11/01/00    Dealer's option sheets for ordering the 2002 Thunderbird (I do have a copy of this but not scanned yet) Guide used to order Thunderbird - 5 pages
.	Ordering Guide 2003	2002/2003	.
.	Ordering Guide 2004	2003/2004	.
.	Ordering Guide 2005		.
.	Diecast Brochure	2001	.	White Rose Advertisement for their College sports series models.
.	Brochure from Canada	2001	..	Very similar to first brochure (Dealer's Pre production Brochure) in 2000.  Cover is like the Portfolio Book above. 9"x9".  Cover Looks like digital reprint of first brochure with added "Ford , expect more" phrase on back cover.  Wheels have been retouched (deglossed) since chrome was not available in Canada.
.	Poster/brochure, Chinese	2001	.	Printed by Ford of Canada, backside is  Ford car brochure , Front has the BLUE t-bird like the larger Canadian poster listed near the top - - 17"x21"
.	Program Book	Jan. 2002	.	Detroit Show - NAIAS
.	Program book	Jan. 2002	.	Chicago Auto Show - transparent view on cover of program
.	Canadian Brochure	2002	.	Ford of Canada - Ford brochure showing all models - 2 pages/model - in French & English
.	Diecast Flyer	2002	.	Sales flyer from New York Toy show - shows coral sand "James Bond" edition 2002 Thunderbird by ?? - due this fall??
.	brochure	2002	.	Wixom Assembly Plant - welcome brochure; small t-bird photo
.	brochure	2002	..	Diecast brochure for the James Bond models - sales brochure for Ford dealers
.	Brochure	2002	.	At Revlon display at drugstore (CVS) not at Target, small pamphlet for sweepstakes, has front picture of  blue Thunderbird.  Display has Bond 007 logos, no car.  "Get the Jinx look"
.	Diecast Brochure	2002	.	Ford brochure for the 2 RC models(Jag and Aston Martin) and the diecast Thunderbird advertising the 007 movie "Die another Day" [HAVE SEEN 2 DIFFERENT COVERS]
.	2003 Brochure	2002	.	"Ford No Boundaries" - 14 pages, 2003 Thunderbird, Mustang Mach 1 and  GT
.	2003 Brochure	2002	.	2003 Ford Showroom sales brochure - shows the new  colors and interiors plus 2-page photo of each color car (if you are getting an 03 model, be sure to pick up this brochure for your files) (thank you to Don Davis Auto Group for sending me the brochure)
.	"Hero" Card	2002	.	Ford advertising for the 007 Special Edition
.	Franchise Brochure	2002/03	.	Silver Diner with red 02 artwork on cover
.	2003 Brochure	2003	.	Personalized 2003 Thunderbird brochure from Ford's Thunderbird website - was available for the 03 model year - waas mailed to you with your name on several different pages.  See below for a new 04 personalized brochure.
.	Retractable Roof Brochure	2003	.	from Valmet, showing concept of retractable roof t-bird made in Finland- 12 pages with photos
.	2004 Brochure	2003	.	2004 Ford Thunderbird brochure - available at dealers
.	2004 Brochure	2003	.	2004 Legends brochure - Show brochure with Mustang, Thunderbird and Ford GT, 20 pages 8.5"x11"
.	2004 Brochure	2003/4	.	2004 Personalized brochure from Ford's Thunderbird website - click on their "brochure" button near top of their main Thunderbird  (find on my links page) and personalize your own brochure.
.	04 PCR "Hero" Card	2003	.	2004 Pacific Coast Roadster 2004 Ford thunderbird dealer information card - 2 sided with photo of PCR at seaside
.	2004 Canadian Brochure	2003/4	.	Canadian all-Ford autos brochure includes silver Thunderbird on pages 10-11
.	Ad Card	2004	.	Red 04 with reflection of red 04 - 8.5x11 - backside is blank -  from press kit??
.	2004 Brochure	2004	.	2004 Ford Thunderbird brochure - "effective 03/01/04" - shows the silver blue #04-TBRCAT - Also includes the PCR information.
.	2004 Canadian Brochue	2004	.	Canadian 2004 Ford Thunderbird  brochure CT04-01 only includes photo-graphics of the silver, black and vintage mint green & interior shot of sand interior.  Cover shows merlot nose.
.	2005 50th Anniversary Brochure	2005		Ford dealer sales brochure - released late August; 11"x8" - Bronze on cover; 50th Anniversary 2005 Thunderbird brochure
.	2005 Brochure	2004	.	released September 04 - Auto Show brochure for the 2005 Thunderbird
.	2005 Canadian Brochure	2004		From Ford of Canada - 3 fold Sales brochure - front and back - color samples of body color and interior
.	Flyer	2004		Ford collection flyer advertising their website - DSB 03 and buckskin tan 56 on one side
.	Pamphlet	2004		Sam's Club Auto Buying Program quarterly pamphlet has small red t-bird on cover
.	2005 Canadian brochure	2004	.	Ford of Canada - 2005 car/truck brochure; thunderbird on page 6
.	2005 card Brochure	2004	.	Hero Card for 2005 Limited Edition, cashmere. 8.5"x11", 2 sides

OTHER	.	.	.	.
.	Comic Strip	11/2000		Ted Dawson's strip "Spooner" for November 28, 2000
.	Graphics	11/2005		Red 05 Tbird printed inside a truck/trailer 50th Anniversary set for the '55 Thunderbird.  Sets put out by Getty Oil and LukOil as a promotional during the Christmas season 2005.  Diecast Model in trailer is a '55 on a turntable (could be replaced by a small diecast Retrobird if one wanted to)
.	Mailbox Topper	2008		Steel Thunderbird silhouette. laser cut.
.	Welcome Sign	2008	.	Steel Thunderbird silhouette with the word "Welcome" below car.  laser cut
.	Jewelry ad	01/11/09		Ad in Detroit News for jewelry using red retro tbird diecast as a background prop
	Route 66 Ad brochure / Map	2014		Missouri US66 "Get your Kicks in the Birthplace of Route 66,"  small photo with Merlot and Vintage Mint Green Tbirds in front of Steak and Shake Drive-In in Springfield, MO.

POSTCARDS	top	.	.	.
.	First Postcard	Jan 1999		Oversized; picture of yellow Concept with B&W background including 2 1955 Thunderbirds - given out at shows throughout the year.  Photo shows front and back of card.
.	Red Concept Postcard	Aug 1999		standard size - Woodward Dream Cruise promo
.	promo card	1999		U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the yellow Concept Thunderbird; 5"x7" with Ford Explorer photo on back - possibly part of a press kit?
new find	Dealer promo card	2000	.	picture of  "2001" Ford Thunderbird in yellow.  Ad for Ford Credit on back
.	3 postcards	2001		promos at shows
.	postcards	2002	.	Booklet of 6 postcards from Ford celebrating Ford's 100 years - red 02 T-bird on inside cover
.	postcards	2002		blue 02 and red 02 - part of series for Ford's Living Legends Tour 2002
.	Postcards	2002		Canadian email postcards - Available from Canada's Ford Thunderbird website in 2002 to send to friends.  I tried to get one sent to me but it didn't happen. .
.	Postcard	2002		Ford Dealer's postcard sent to customers
.	Card	2001		for Rolling Thunder Event in Canada - entry # for Sweepstakes on back
.	Card	2001		Invitation to Rolling Thunder Events in Canada
.	postcard	2002		Another James Bond movie promotional item with a coral thunderbird in the lower corner and James Bond reflected in porthole window
.	Postcard	2004		Pennsylvania Travel Guide postcard with red 02 sporting a hard tonneau cover
.	Oversize Postcard	2004		advertising a show 'n shine in Birmingham, MI - Thunderbird emblem graphics - Cruisin' Legends - Mustang & Ford, August 20, 2004
.	Oversize Postcard	2004		Invitation to the Miami presentation of the 2005 special edition Thunderbird on November 17, 2004

PRESS KITS MEDIA KITS	top	.	.	.
.	THE original Press Kit	Jan 1999	.	Contained, a yellow glossy folder with Porthole window viewing a CD with all the press info; 6 slides; 3 press release info booklets; a foreign language translation 3.5" floppy disk; AND a 1/18 scale Inspiration Yellow model of the car with removable hardtop presented in a glossy yellow box embellished with the new Thunderbird emblem.  All handed out in semi-clear plastic carry bag emblazoned with the Thunderbird Emblem. Only 250 *of these kits were handed out however some of these kits were also handed out at the Chicago Auto Show later that month, date was changed on the yellow diecast  box .* as related by a source at the time
.	Standard Press Kit for 1999	Jan 1999	.	Contained a yellow glossy folder with Porthole window viewing a CD with all the press info; 6 slides; 3 press release info booklets;
.	Mouse Pad	Jan 1999	.	Another Press item; yellow Concept
.	Business Card CD	01/05/99	.	press releases
.	Magnet	1999	.	Red Concept car - 2"x3.5"
.	Press Kit Heritage	05/01/00	.	Thunderbird history book; 5 slides, folder, CD with photos
.	Ford.Press Kit	2001	.	Los Angeles Auto Show 2001 - Contains press releases for the Neiman Marcus Thunderbird and other Ford autos; along with color slides of the NM and others. In blue folder
.	Press Kit Thunderbird Sport Roadster	2001	..	Black folder with red rose cutout; CD; 3 slides
.	Press Kit The 2002 Thunderbird	2001	.	Another presentation piece given to press at the Detroit Auto Show debut on January 8, 2001.  Again, limited quantities. Gray box with 1/43 scale model in one of the 5 colors presented - mounted on plastic disk with new Thunderbird emblem; CD and CD case; 6 slides, 120 page book - all slide into compartment below model - 9"x9"
.	Ford Program Booklet Detroit Auto Show	2001		Showcasing Ford's latest including the 2002 Thunderbird
.	Press Kit - Milwaukee Show	2001	..	Covers all the car manufacturers at the show. Red Concept on cover; color photo of Neiman Marcus edition.
.	Living Legends CDs/Mystery Drive CDs	2001	.	set of 2 CDs from Ford; one with  music, one with photos; in small folder; passed out at Living Legend media tour stops at various Ford dealers or other spots around the country & Canada.  Also passed out on Mystery Drives
.	Living Legends Media kit	2001	,	Thunderbird Blue Folder w/4  press releases - Thunderbird, Mustang Bullit, Ford Focus; photo CD, 3 sheets of photo thumbnails from CD
.	Press Kit	2001	.	2001 Tokyo Motor Show,  Thunderbird &Mustang Bullitt & Focus; CD; 24 glossy pages of information on the Thunderbird
.	Press Kit	2001	.	Ford press kit issued at South Florida International Auto Show in Miami in October 2001; contains press releases and 3 slides including 1 of the 2002 Thunderbird
.	Press Kit	2002	.	Living Legends 2002 summer tour with CD
.	Press Release	2002	.	Saleen/Bonspeed Custom - 5x7photo and 2 pages of press info on the Saleen/Bonspeed custom T-bird
	Press CD	2002 (for 2004)		SALEEN 2002 Product Information  for their custom Thunderbird (program was cancelled but they tried).  Introduced at the 2002 SEMA show (Fall 2002) for release in 2004.
.	Press Kit	2002	.	2002 fall SEMA show - press kit with CD for Ford GT, Mustang Mach 1, and the  Thunderbird
.	"Hero" Card	2002	.	Ford advertising for the 007 Special Edition
.	Press Literature	2002/2003	.	2003 Product Information  guide for Ford, Mercury, Lincoln models - short summaries of each model includinng 4 pages for the Thunderbird with pictures.    Wire bound inside cover; includes CD
.	Press Kit	2003	.	Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, January 03, cover shows concept supercharger and the 007 model, includes CD with photos of concept supercharger Thunderbird and the James Bond Halle Berry Ford Thunderbird plus press sheets with info on both cars and other Ford models.
.	Press Literature	2003/4	.	2004 Product Information  guide for Ford, Mercury, Lincoln models - short summaries of each model includinng 4 pages for the Thunderbird with pictures.   . Wire bound inside cover; includes CD
.	Movie Promo Kit	2004		For Thunderbirds the Movie - includes photo CD with the custom FAB1 Thunderbird AND a bright pink 03 Ford Thunderbird - Ford sponsored cars in movie
.	2005 special edition press kit	2004		On November 5 at Wixom and on November 17 in Miami, the participants invited to  view the unveiling of the 2005 special edition were given: 1-  50th anniversary press kit including CD, press printouts, in folder  2- Special Edition card with exclusive features listed  on the backside and 2005 special edition on front.  3-A 50th anniversary poster ('55 tire to tire with an upside down '05, or vice versa). 4-reprint of a 1955 pamphlet with black, red and thunderbird blue graphics 5- diecast car left over from the Thunderbird collection sets 6- book ends left over from the Thunderbird collection sets
.	Press Literature	2004/5	.	2005 Product Information  guide for Ford, Mercury, Lincoln models - short summaries of each model including 4 pages for the Thunderbird with pictures.   Wire bound inside cover; includes CD

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Data on this page was found by watching ebay, visiting and participating in Thunderbird forums, emails from friends,  and just luck running across an item in the store.