The Monterey Bay Classic Thunderbird Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of classic Thunderbirds. Our members enjoy showing and driving their Thunderbirds in Car Shows and on club outings. This event has been a favorite for over 20 years!

We are the host of the annual event “THUNDERBIRDS ON THE SANTA CRUZ WHARF”, featuring the classic 1955-1957, the 1958-1965 vintage and the retro, 2002-2005 Thunderbirds. Each year about 100 Thunderbirds and hundreds of people participated in the show. Spectators from throughout the area come to view the classic Thunderbirds, join in the events and participate in the raffles. Additionally, Thunderbird clubs from all over California and Nevada caravan to the wharf in Santa Cruz to participate. Many stay the weekend. The ocean, the mountains, the wharf, the restaurants, and the retail stores all create a powerful attraction.

The Monterey Bay Classic Thunderbird Club stays involved in our community. We participate in Toys for Tots and have contributed to the local Red Cross, Children’s Hospice & Palliative Care Coalition, Partnership for Children. We attend invitational parades and we support a local program, called ROP, dedicated to training future automotive technical personnel.

We encourage car buffs of every age to come out and enjoy the cars!

Please visit www.montereybirds.com for further information.