The Thunderbirds of Queensland Inc. was formed and incorporated in March 1992 as a State of Queensland alternative to the national “Thunderbird Owners Club of Australia”.

We pride ourselves on a commitment to the preservation and of Ford’s icon, the Thunderbird, and base the club on a firm foundation of social activities for the fun and enjoyment of our special automobiles.

Membership fluctuates between 60 and 70 members per year depending upon Thunderbird ownership and member enthusiasm. The core group of members and a hard working club committee in Brisbane, the State’s capital, keep things running smoothly and meet on the first Friday of each month for a meeting and social evening.  We organise at least one club run a month which along with other car culture events on the calendar make for a busy schedule. Members are kept up to date with club business, news and reports on club runs by our bi-monthly magazine Sounds of Thunder.

Thunderbird lovers are Ford lovers and this is reflected in our policy inviting owners of 30 year and older American Fords to join our ranks if they are interested in being involved in our club. Besides a healthy list of Thunderbirds ranging in age from 1955 -1992 we have a number of other classic Fords which include two 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Sunliners, a 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible, three Mercury Cougars, a 1972 Ford Custom 500 Ranch Wagon, a 1964 Mercury Colony Park Station Wagon, a 1965 Lincoln Continental Convertible, two 1973 Mustangs and a 1960 Fairlane Custom 300 that has been restored into a replica of  a Sheriff's Patrol Car.

Life is short and our social lives should be as much fun as possible, owning a Classic Ford  and being part of the Thunderbirds of Queensland has made that fun a reality for all of us.