In a message dated 1/12/06 20:09:11, lmathias (AT) bellsouth (DOT) net writes: << If I was to find a Thunderbolt in a chicken coop, where it has been since the 60's, what kind of money would it bring? It is serial number 5, has Phil Bonners name in large letters on the side and is complete. Has not run since it was parked. Sounds like a collectors dream. I'm going to try and run it down, any ideas? >> >>>Oh, man, what a find! I would expect a proper Thunderbolt to be a six-figure car, but last I heard they were only selling in the $50K range. That was awhile ago though, so maybe the big run-up in muscle car and performance Ford prices in the last year would influence that value too (rising tide raises all boats theory....) Mike (would love to run one of those on the street!)