Frequently Asked Questions about the Thunderbird Registry
Bird Nest Thunderbird Parts and Marti Auto Works
1955-2005
Ford Thunderbird
The Thunderbird Registry is for all 1955-2005 Thunderbirds, regardless of condition, location, or any other criteria.
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February 3, 2025
The Registry databases are not available on-line.
Technical issues regarding website server compatibility and my amateur ability have finally caught up with the Registry.
So, for the foreseeable future I have no other choice but to remove the database from service.
I have done my best to keep it going for almost 23 years however I am not skilled in the fields of PHP and SQL; my
interest lies first with the cars. I felt it was best to make a controlled shutdown which was on my terms as opposed to
having what is a now-predictable server issue or another ransom attack like what happened in January.
All of the information on 91,000 Thunderbirds and their 85,000 pictures are safe.
In addition I have had to make the same changes with the Lincoln Registry and the Continental Mark II Registry. They
were all very difficult things for me to implement and have caused a good deal of painful reflection.
If you want to keep informed on possible future developments you can sign up for “Registry Update”.
Thank you everyone all over the world for your kind support, it means a lot to me.
I can be reached at john@thunderbirdregistry.
S/ John Rotella
The Registry is for all 1955-2005 Thunderbirds.
Registry Number 1662 and sister of the original owner.
Automobiles Furnished by Ford Motor Company
February 3, 2025
The Registry databases are not available on-line.
Technical issues regarding website server compatibility and
my amateur ability have finally caught up with the Registry.
So, for the foreseeable future I have no other choice but to
remove the database from service.
I have done my best to keep it going for almost 23 years
however I am not skilled in the fields of PHP and SQL; my
interest lies first with the cars. I felt it was best to make a
controlled shutdown on my terms as opposed to having what
is a now-predictable server issue or another ransom attack
like what happened in January.
All of the information on 91,000 Thunderbirds and their
85,000 pictures are safe.
In addition I have had to make the same changes with the
Lincoln Registry and the Continental Mark II Registry. They
were all very difficult things for me to implement and have
caused a good deal of painful reflection.
If you want to keep informed on possible future
developments you can sign up for “Registry Update”.
Thank you everyone all over the world for your kind support,
it means a lot to me.
I can be reached at john@thunderbirdregistry. You can also
send info on cars…details are on the traditional computer or
tablet-sized screen versions.
S/ John Rotella
- VIN Identification
- Earliest 1955 Thunderbirds
- 1955-1957 Thunderbird Invoices
- 1966 Thunderbird Body Style Differences
- Recommended Links
- 1964 Thunderbird Car of the Year
- 1964 Thunderbird Salesman's Book
- 1966 Thunderbird Road Test
- 1955-1980 VIN Prefix Decoder
- 1966 Thunderbird Quality Control Inspection Report
- Links of Interest
