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 30 Years Experience
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Be sure to check out the Tech Tip articles written by Gil for the Classic Thunderbird Club International (CTCI) at Gil's Garage. |
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All Thunderbirds shown were restored by Gil Baumgartner. Gil is the owner of Gil's Classic Thunderbird/Ford Center in California. He is the Authenticity Chairman of the Classic Thunderbird Club International, C.T.C.I. He is chief judge and concours chairman for the Classic Thunderbird Club International with over 30 years experience judging Thunderbirds and American Sports Cars throughout California and the U.S. He has restored many Thunderbirds 1955 thru 1957 and other special interest cars. He is the assisting author of Where The Cars Are featuring 1955 -57 Thunderbirds and was responsible for the Restoration Section of the book. He is author of Thunderbird Restoration Manual and ongoing supplements for 1955 thru 1957 Thunderbirds. He is a member of, and Tech writer for the Classic Thunderbird Club magazine. |
 An FBird owned by Amos Minter - Dallas, TX |
 The BattleBird |
 Concours-quality painting and hand finishing by Gil prior to reassembly |
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 Photo of rebuilt dash prior to windshield installation |
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With every aspect of your Thunderbird having been rebuilt or restored to better than original condition you will be able to drive, show or enjoy your Thunderbird while it grows in value over the years you own your Thunderbird. You can be comforted that with so few early Thunderbirds having been built, and with the styling having changed so through the years, there will always be potential buyers for the early Thunderbirds. Thunderbird clubs across America with thousands of members and more young people coming in all the time, create a continued demand for your restored Thunderbird when you are ready to sell. |
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