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Ford Mustang (1973)
Production Total: In 1973, a total of **134,867 Ford Mustangs** were produced. This marked the final year of the first generation of Mustangs, and production saw a modest increase of 7% compared to the previous year. The 1973 model year included various body styles such as coupe, convertible, and fastback.
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Price New: In 1973, the price of a new Ford Mustang varied depending on the model and options. The base price for a standard Mustang coupe was around **$2,740**. The convertible model started at approximately **$3,100**, while the Mach 1 model, known for its performance features, had a starting price of about **$3,200**.
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Rivals: In 1973, the Ford Mustang faced stiff competition from several other muscle cars. Here are the new prices for some of its main rivals:
1. **Chevrolet Camaro**: The base price for a 1973 Chevrolet Camaro was around **$2,732**.
2. **Dodge Challenger**: The base price for a 1973 Dodge Challenger was approximately **$2,800**.
3. **Plymouth Barracuda**: The base price for a 1973 Plymouth Barracuda was about **$2,800**.
These prices varied depending on the specific model and options chosen. Muscle cars were quite popular during this era, and each of these models had its own unique appeal and performance characteristics.
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Recorded in UK in 2025
As of 2025, there are approximately **11,434 Ford Mustangs** of various models recorded in the UK. However, specific data for the 1973 model alone isn't readily available. The number of classic Mustangs, including the 1973 model, is likely a small fraction of this total.
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Ford Mustang (1966)
Production Total: In 1966, Ford produced a total of **607,568 Mustangs**. This impressive number includes various body styles: hardtops, fastbacks, and convertibles. The hardtop was the most popular, making up over 80% of the total production.
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Price New: In 1966, the base price for a new Ford Mustang varied depending on the model:
- **Hardtop**: $2,522
- **2+2 Fastback**: $2,713
- **Convertible**: $2,759
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Rivals: In 1966, the Ford Mustang had some notable rivals in the muscle car market. Here are the new prices for a few of them:
- **Chevrolet Camaro**: The Camaro was introduced in 1966 for the 1967 model year, with prices starting around $2,466.
- **Plymouth Barracuda**: The 1966 Barracuda had a starting price of approximately $2,500.
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Recorded in UK 2025
As of 2025, there are several 1966 Ford Mustangs recorded in the UK. Here are a few examples:
- **PRP362D**: A red 1966 Ford Mustang with a 5200 cc engine.
- **ACN157D**: A white 1966 Ford Mustang with a 5000 cc engine.
- **PUB149D**: A blue 1966 Ford Mustang with a 4730 cc engine.
These are just a few examples, and there may be more 1966 Ford Mustangs in the UK.
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Ford Thunderbird (1966)
Production Total: The total production of the 1966 Ford Thunderbird was **69,176 units**. This includes both hardtop and convertible models. The 1966 model year was the last of the fourth generation Thunderbirds, which were known for their distinctive "formal" styling - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Thunderbird_%28fourth_generation%29).
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Price New: The new price of a 1966 Ford Thunderbird varied depending on the model and options. Generally, the base price for a 1966 Thunderbird was around **$4,500**. This price could increase with additional features and upgrades.
To convert the 1966 price of $4,500 to 2025 dollars, we need to account for inflation. Using the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' CPI Inflation Calculator, $4,500 in 1966 is equivalent to approximately **$41,000** in 2025.
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Rivals: In 1966, the Ford Thunderbird had several main rivals in the luxury and personal car market. Here are the new prices of some of its key competitors:
1. **Buick Riviera**: The base price for a 1966 Buick Riviera was around **$4,408**.
2. **Pontiac Grand Prix**: The starting price for a 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix was approximately **$3,940**.
3. **Oldsmobile Toronado**: The 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado had a base price of about **$4,600**.
4. **Chrysler 300**: The 1966 Chrysler 300 started at around **$4,200**.
These prices could vary depending on the options and features selected. It's interesting to see how these classic cars were priced back in the day!
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Recorded in UK 2025
There are likely fewer than 10 known examples of registered 1966 Ford Thunderbirds in the UK as of 2025.
Ford Thuderbird (1976)
Production Total: The total production of the 1976 Ford Thunderbird was **52,935 units** - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Thunderbird_%28sixth_generation%29). This was the final year of the sixth generation, which was known for its large size and luxurious features.
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Price New: The new price of a 1976 Ford Thunderbird varied depending on the model and options. Generally, the base price for a 1976 Thunderbird was around **$6,500**. This price could increase with additional features and upgrades.
To convert the 1976 price of $6,500 to 2025 dollars, we need to account for inflation. Using the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' CPI Inflation Calculator, $6,500 in 1976 is equivalent to approximately **$32,000** in 2025.
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Rivals: In 1976, the Ford Thunderbird had several main rivals in the luxury and personal car market. Here are the new prices of some of its key competitors:
1. **Buick Riviera**: The base price for a 1976 Buick Riviera was around **$6,500**.
2. **Pontiac Grand Prix**: The starting price for a 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix was approximately **$5,300**.
3. **Oldsmobile Toronado**: The 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado had a base price of about **$6,700**.
4. **Chrysler Cordoba**: The 1976 Chrysler Cordoba started at around **$5,300**.
These prices could vary depending on the options and features selected. It's interesting to see how these classic cars were priced back in the day!
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Recorded in UK 2025
As of 2025, it is estimated that there are fewer than 15 surviving examples of the 1976 Ford Thunderbird recorded in the UK, though exact figures would require access to DVLA records or enthusiast club registries for confirmation.
Ford Thunderbird (1986)
Producttion Total: .The total production of the 1986 Ford Thunderbird was **151,852 units** - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Thunderbird_%28ninth_generation%29). This includes all the different models and trim levels available that year.
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Price New: The new price of a 1986 Ford Thunderbird varied depending on the model and options. Generally, the base price for a 1986 Thunderbird was around **$11,000**.
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Rivals: In 1986, the Ford Thunderbird had several main rivals in the luxury and personal car market. Here are the new prices of some of its key competitors:
### Buick Regal
- **Base Price**: Approximately $10,500
### Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- **Base Price**: Around $10,800
### Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
- **Base Price**: Approximately $11,000
### Pontiac Grand Prix
- **Base Price**: Around $11,200
These prices could vary depending on the options and features selected. It's interesting to see how these classic cars were priced back in the day!
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Recorded in UK 2025
As of 2025, there are likely fewer than five (and possibly zero) 1986 Ford Thunderbirds recorded as registered or SORNed in the UK based on available data sources like How Many Left and historical import trends for American cars during that era.