How many 1995 Ford Thunderbirds were made?
Approximately 30,000 units were produced in 1995, though Ford did not publish an exact annual tally; estimates vary by source.
The 1995 Ford Thunderbird sits in the late era of Ford's sixth-generation Thunderbirds, which spanned from 1989 to 1997. This article examines what is known about the year's production counts, the factors that shaped output, and how collectors interpret these figures.
Context: the 1995 Thunderbird in Ford's lineup
The 1995 Thunderbird was part of the sixth generation, a two-seat personal luxury coupe introduced in 1989. Built on a modern platform and produced primarily at the Wixom Assembly Plant in Michigan, the 1995 model carried forward the era’s design language and offered a range of options and trim levels. Exact factory year-end production numbers were not released in a single public tally.
Production context and numbers
There is no single official annual number publicly released by Ford for the 1995 Thunderbird. The counts quoted in catalogs and collector guides come from a variety of sources, including dealer logs, production-line summaries, and insurance data. Here are commonly cited figures and ranges:
- Commonly cited range: around 28,000 to 32,000 units produced in 1995.
- Some sources narrow to approximately 30,000 units as a widely accepted mid-point.
- Other references suggest figures in the high 20,000s, depending on whether counting all body styles and trim levels or just the base two-seat coupe.
Conclusion: As there was no official published year-by-year tally by Ford, estimates vary by source, but a mid-range around 30,000 is widely referenced among enthusiasts.
Why the exact count matters
Rarity affects collectibility and value. A difference of a few thousand units can influence auction prices and private sales, especially for pristine examples with original parts and documented history.
Where to verify and learn more
For readers seeking more precise or source-specific tallies, consult:
- Ford factory production logs and the Ford Archives (if accessible to researchers or through approved requests).
- Enthusiast auction catalogs and price guides (Hagerty, NADA) that compile production estimates by model year.
- Collector books and period magazines that documented Thunderbird production during the 1990s.
Note: If you need an exact figure for a specific trim or variant, those counts may differ and require deeper archival digging.
Summary
The best available consensus places the 1995 Ford Thunderbird production at about 30,000 units, but an official Ford figure has not been publicly published. The variation across sources reflects record-keeping practices of the era and the Thunderbird's mid-life status in Ford's lineup.
