International Clubs

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Classic Thunderbird Club International (CTCI) P.O. Box 4148 11823 E. Slauson Ave., Unit #39 Sante Fe Springs, CA 90670-1148 (310) 945-6836

CTCI is an international club devoted to serve as a medium of exchange of ideas, information and parts for admirers and owners of the Classic Thunderbird (1955-1957) to aid them in restoring and preserving these automobiles in their original likeness. We have currently 111 chapters and members/chapters in 18 international countries. Our bimonthly magazine, The Early Bird, is professionally produced in full color and distributed to all members.

CTCI World wide web site
For additional information, contact Jerry Wotel, at gwotel@autopro.com.

International Thunderbird Club (ITC) Attn: Kitty Mummert, Treasurer 20 Northview Drive Hanover, PA 17331-4521

ITC World Wide Web site
Prospective members please contact Richard Schatz, at rlsdc@csrlink.net.

Vintage Thunderbird Club International (VTCI) P.O. Box 2250 Dearborn, MI 48123

VTCI World Wide Web site
Contact Bob Gadra, at (716) 674-7251 or Alan Tast at alantast@radiks.net for more information).

National & Regional Clubs

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Heartland Vintage Thunderbird Club of America
5002 Gardner
Kansas City, MO 64120

National club devoted to preservation and enjoyment of the 1958-1969 Thunderbirds. Club now has over 2,000 members with 16 local chapters. We have regional and national shows, monthly newsletters. Club store has jackets, patches, windshield decals, and concours rules book. Dues are only $20 per year.

Contact: Don Kimrey (816)353-4061 for more information

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New England's Vintage Thunderbird Club 170 Pheasant Lane Manchester, NH 03109

New England region club for all TBirds, 1955 through 1997. We have over 130 members in 9 states, and we hold a lot of local activities including a summer-time T-Bird show. We publish a monthly newsletter, usually 24-pages. Our membership is open to ALL Thunderbird enthusiasts, even those who don't own a T-Bird. Membership dues are $25.

Contact Tom Beggan at (603) 647-7869, or Email tom@trellis.com

Northern California Vintage Thunderbird Club of America (Norcal VTCA) Attn: Rita Press, Secretary 124 Hollyhock Court Hercules, CA 94547

(Contact Dorene Gibbs, President, at 408-292-1778 in San Jose, CA. For a free sample of the Wing magazine, contact: Karen Crabtree, Wing Editor, at 209-296-5252 or by Email. For general information, Email Barney Burke.

• Thunderbirds of Queensland Inc..........All years
  10 Mako Avenue,, Birkdale, Queensland, 4159. Australia
  Contact: Secretary: Bill McGregor at 61-7-3822-4268, or E-mail spica@ecn.net.au , Editor: John Carlisle at 61-7-3843-0405, or E-mail johnny@enterprise.powerup.com.au Non-profit organization for preservation and enjoyment of T-Birds. Membership subscription A$25.00 annually. Full social calendar includes monthly club events. Six issues of 'Sounds of Thunder' yearly. For our magazine, news, and messages from T-Bird enthusiasts world-wide are most welcome and appreciated.
  Thunderbirds of Queensland World Wide Web site

South Australia

• Thunderbird Owners Club of Australia Inc...........All Years
  6 Koonya Ave., Seaford, 5169 South Australia
  Contact: Tony Day 618-386-1832, or E-mail tonyday@gist.net.au
  Affiliation: VTCI & HVTCA Australia wide club for T-Bird owners and enthusiasts, catering for all model T-Birds. Bi-monthly magazine "t-bird news". Annual Concours held Sept-Oct. in hosting state.

• Watanabe's T-bird Club..........
  rua Sir Winston Churchill,110, Cravinhos/Sao Paulo/14140-000/Brazil
  Contact: Milton Watanabe/016-6511925, or Email misha@ceterp.com.br Attempting to organize a club in the area to unite Thunderbird enthusiasts.

• Island Vintage Thunderbird Club..........1955 - 1966
  2294 Greenlands Road, Victoria, B.C. Canada V8N 4T4
  Contact: Vic Golinsky at 250-477-0038 or Fax 250-477-0016, or E-mail vic@uvic.ca
  Membership is $20.00/yr. A bi-monthly newsletter is issued to our current 50 members, other regional affiliated clubs, and Island Ford Dealerships. Open to all individuals interested in the preservation of Thunderbirds. Vehicle ownership is not at prerequisite.

• Totem Thunderbird Club of British Columbia..........All Years
  c/o 16179 Creekside Court, Surrey, B.C., Canada, V4N 1S6
  Contact: Dave Senechal, President at 604-853-3285 or Bob Shannon at 604-589-4724, or E-Mail cr_shannon@msn.com
  Affiliation: Classic Thunderbird Club International Chapter #80, and is part of the North West Chapter of the Vintage Thunderbird Club International Dedicated to the restoration and preservation of Thunderbirds.

Ontario

• Southern Ontario Thunderbird Club (SOTC)..........All Years
  2580 Robin Drive, Mississauga, Ontario Canada L5K 2H9
  Contact: Rick Taylor at 905-822-1741, Fax: 905-569-1995, or E-mail rtaylor@netrover.com The Southern Ontario Thunderbird Club is serving all years of Thunderbirds, from 1955 to present. Our organization was formed in 1980. The Club offers full and ready technical support from all of our members. Our knowledgebase has been built from many specialized members and authorities who have made themselves available to our newsletter called "the canadian thundernews" and to each or any member as needed. The basis of our organization is to provide a family environment as well as enjoying our Thunderbirds.

• Bay Area Thunderbird Owners Club (BATOC)..........1955-1957
  2442 Stockbridge Dr., Oakland, CA. 94611
  Contact: Jerry Parsons at 510-530-5930, or E-mail gparsons@worldwidefunding.com
  Chapter #4, Classic Thunderbird Club International Formed in 1958 in Oakland, California. Dedicated to preservation, restoration and enjoyment of Classic Thunderbirds. Quarterly meetings, monthly events. All members and guests encouraged to participate.

• Classic Thunderbird Club of Southern California (CTCSC)..........1955 - 1957
  P.O. Box 1776, West Covina, CA., 91793-1776
  Contact: Membership Chairman (at PO Box) or Marvin Friedman, Treasurer: or E-mail marvf@apc.net
  Chapter #52, Classic Thunderbird Club International (Membership required by CTCSC charter) Dedicated to the preservation of classic Thunderbirds and the interchange of information regarding parts, service, repair, and their use. We meet on the 2nd Sat. of each month at Edwards Steak House in El Monte. Our members come from Pac. Palisades, Sherman Oaks, Diamond Bar, to Fountain Valley. Prospective members (must own a T-Bird) are welcome to visit monthly meetings, or request information from the above. (Note T-Birds not normally driven to meetings as parking area is not secured).

• Earlybirds of Southern California..........1955 - 1957
  c/o CTCI, 1308 E 29TH ST, SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755-1842 USA
  Contact: Mark Larsen, President, Email address: mexicantbird@yahoo.com
  http://home.earthlink.net/~littlebirds

• Funbirds of Southern California..........1958 - 1997
  6521 E. Mantova St ., Long Beach, CA 90815
  Contact: Don Felt at 310-812-4662, or E-mail donald.felt@trw.com
  Affiliated with Vintage Thunderbird Club International The Funbirds of Southern California is just that. Dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the 1958 - present Thunderbird. Monthly happenings and at least one annual overnighter. We host the Annual Thunderbird Classic every September, the "World's Largest All Thunderbird Car Show". Our membership roster encompasses the Orange, Riverside, San Diego, and L.A. Counties. Dues are $25/year which includes the monthly "Funbird News". Come fly with the Funbirds today. Visitors are always welcome.

• Golden Gate Classic Thunderbird Club (GGCTC)..........1955 - 1957
  For more information contact Roger Hayes, President at 510-846-5557, or E-mail birder@ix.netcom.com, or Rich Lunardi, Vice President at 415-571-8335, or E- mail lunar@best.com
  Chapter #102 of Classic Thunderbird Club International GGCTC was founded in 1986 to foster the preservation, maintenance and enjoyment of '55, '56, and '57 Ford Thunderbirds. Membership is open to any individuals interested in these vehicles (ownership is not required). The Bird Call is our monthly newsletter. Dues are $20 per year. Prospective members are welcome to attend our monthly activities. We typically, but not always, meet at 10 AM on the second Saturday of each month at the A&W just off U.S. 101 in San Rafael.

• Sacramento Classic Thunderbird Club (SCTC)..........1955 - 1957
  Contact: Chuck Hills at 916-961-1668
  Chapter #14 Classic Thunderbird Club International Founded in 1966. Monthly meetings are 7:30 pm, the second Tuesday of each month at "Future Ford" in Roseville, CA. We have a variety of planned activities throughout the year. Prospective members are welcome to visit. Dues are $25.00 per year.

• Santa Clara Valley Thunderbirds (SCVT)..........1955 - 1957
  P.O. Box 26116, San Jose, CA 94547
  Contact: Daryl Morford at (510) 770-0238 or E-mail gwotel@autopro.com
  Chapter #50, Classic Thunderbird Club International Meetings held second Friday of each month at 7:30 pm at West Valley College Board Room, Saratoga, CA. Monthly meetings, tours, and newsletter.
  Santa Clara Valley Thunderbirds World Wide Web site

• Thunderbird Circle Club of Orange County..........1955 - 1957
  17522 Pine Circle, Yorba Linda, CA 92686
  Contact: Lynne Rupp, President at 714-572-9647
  Chapter #78, Classic Thunderbird Club International We are dedicated to the preservation,restoration and enjoyment of the 1955 thru 1957 Thunderbirds. Meetings are on the 1st Wednesday of the month. A monthly event is held, usually including the T-Birds, if possible. Dues are $30. per year which includes our newsletter, "birds eye". We also have available a club grille plaque for $15. Our members are mostly from southern Orange county, but range from Huntington Beach to San Juan Capistrano to Laguna Beach to Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead. a few of our members are Original Owners! and one of our member has the 1st production Thunderbird!!! and have many interesting stories about their autos.

• Thunderbirds of Sonoma..........1955 - 1957
  36 San Ramon, Navato CA 94945
  Contact Jim Arieta at 415-892-2761, or email hunterja@metro.net
  Chapter #33 of the Classic Thunderbird Club International
  The purpose of our club is to preserve and enjoy the 1955-1957 Classic Thunderbirds. We meet the first Sunday of the month. Dues are $12.50 per person per year, which includes our newsletter "The Birdsheet". It's a warm and friendy club that enjoys driving and showing our cars.

• Valley Classic Thunderbird Club..........1955 - 1957
  7300 Woodrow Wilson Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90046
  Contact: Mike Gold at 213-874-3557 or E-mail roconnor@lausd.k12.ca.us
  Chapter #90, Classic Thunderbird Club International