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1975 · Ford · United States

1975 Ford Thunderbird: Three Luxury Groups and a Duplicate Row

Sixth-generation personal-luxury Thunderbird; the record holds the production total and the luxury-group option prices only.

United States · researched through 2026-09-23

Red 1975 Ford Thunderbird two-door on a dark set with streaks of light, front three-quarter view
1975 Ford Thunderbird in red Ford Motor Company Archives

This record's own dek states that the record holds the production total and the luxury-group option prices only for this sixth-generation personal-luxury year; this record's own overview repeats that Wikipedia's sixth-generation table gives 42,685 Thunderbirds for 1975 across all bodies and engines, with no body, engine or option split found in a citable source, and this record's own coverage field is marked partial rather than complete for the year.1

This record's own overview also states that Wikipedia lists the 1975 luxury-group options as a Copper Luxury Group at $624, a Silver Luxury Group at $337, and a Jade Luxury Group at $624; this record's own options section carries those same three entries at the same three prices, plus a second Silver Luxury Group row at the same $337 price, a duplicate this record's own text does not explain or reconcile, leaving two Silver Luxury Group rows standing side by side in the same options list.1

This record's own overview also states that Wikipedia lists the 460 V-8 for the sixth generation without year-by-year ratings, and that no Ford specification source for 1975 was read, so engine ratings are left unrecorded; this record's own engines, transmissions, keyFacts, specifications, performance, identification, conflicts and unpublished-leads sections are all empty for the year, leaving overview, production, prices, options, paint and interiors as this record's own only sources for 1975.1

This record's own production section carries a single row, the 42,685 whole-line total, sourced to both Wikipedia and Automotive Mileposts and labeled a whole-line total rather than a performance-configuration count. This record's own prices section carries a single row, $7,701 for the Thunderbird two-door hardtop, sourced to the Automotive Mileposts production page beneath its TOTAL PRODUCTION and INTRODUCTION DATE lines; no other body style carries a priced row for 1975. Its basis field reads "base price as compiled by the site" and its effective field reads "1975 model year", so the figure is a compiled base price for that body style alone, and every option price this record carries sits in its options section rather than here.2

This record's own options section itemizes 43 entries, among them both a Power-Operated Glass Moonroof at $798 and a separate Power-Operated Sunroof at $617, offered as two distinct roof options rather than one; an AM/FM Stereo Radio with Tape Player at $249; and Wide Vinyl Insert Bodyside Moldings at $121. Other entries include Dual Bodyside and Hood Paint Stripes at $33, a Luggage Compartment Dress-Up at $59, a Power Antenna at $32, and Deluxe Wheel Covers at $67 that this record's own text notes are standard with the Silver Luxury Group, a second cross-reference between the options list and the luxury groups named in this record's own overview.2

This record's own paint table carries 22 colours, coded from 1C Black through 1J Silver Starfire, the latter flagged as available only with the Silver Luxury Group, tying it back to the luxury-group options priced elsewhere in this record, and 2G Medium Red Metallic and 2M Dark Red. This record's own interiors section carries 25 trims; both sections sourced to Automotive Mileposts, and together with the overview, production, prices and options sections they stand as this record's own only sources for 1975.2

Fact sheet · 1975 · United States

The numbers

1975 Ford Thunderbird — Sixth-generation personal-luxury Thunderbird; the record holds the production total and the luxury-group option prices only.

Coverage: Partial — researched sections are shown; missing ones are not yet sourced. Researched through 2026-09-23.

Every figure is labeled with how sure we are. Reported means a manufacturer, registry, or reference figure we cite but have not reconciled against factory records ourselves. Disputed means credible sources disagree and both are shown. Rows are separately scoped; don't add them together unless the note says they make up a total.

Production

Totals
What was countedCountBasisStatus
All Thunderbirds, 1975 model year (every series, body and engine)1,2 not stated by source Whole-line total, not a performance-configuration count. 42,685 built, model-year Reported

No citable production split by body style, engine or option was found for this year; the only production figure is the whole-line total.

Prices when new

ModelPriceBasis
Thunderbird two-door hardtop2 $7,701 base price as compiled by the site, 1975 model year

Prices are the nominal dollars of the day, not adjusted for inflation.

Options and packages

CodeOptionPriceInstalled
package Copper Luxury Group1 $624 Not yet sourced
package Silver Luxury Group1 $337 Not yet sourced
package Jade Luxury Group1 $624 Not yet sourced
order code Silver Luxury Group2 $337 Not yet sourced
order code Power-Operated Glass Moonroof2 $798 Not yet sourced
order code Power-Operated Sunroof2 $617 Not yet sourced
order code AM/FM Stereo Radio with Tape Player2 $249 Not yet sourced
order code Power Antenna2 $32 Not yet sourced
order code Dual Bodyside and Hood Paint Stripes2 $33 Not yet sourced
order code Luggage Compartment Dress-Up2 $59 Not yet sourced
order code Wide Vinyl Insert Bodyside Moldings2 $121 Not yet sourced
order code Deluxe Wheel Covers (standard with Silvery Luxury Group)2 $67 Not yet sourced
order code Simulated Wire Wheel Covers2 $88 Not yet sourced
order code Deep Dish Aluminum Wheels (standard with Copper Luxury Group) New option for '752 $251 Not yet sourced
order code Wide-Band WSW Tires2 $59 Not yet sourced
order code Leather Seating with Vinyl Trim (available at no charge with Silver and Copper Luxury Groups)2 $239 Not yet sourced
order code Picton Velour Cloth Trim (standard with Silver Luxury Group)2 $96 Not yet sourced
order code Super Soft Vinyl Trim2 $55 Not yet sourced
order code Anti-Theft Alarm System (Includes locking inside hood release)2 $84 Not yet sourced
order code Security Lock Group (Includes lockable hood release and gas cap lock)2 $18 Not yet sourced
order code Manual Reclining Passenger Seat2 $70 Not yet sourced
order code Tilt Steering Wheel2 $68 Not yet sourced
order code Convenience Group (Includes right-hand outside remote control mirror, and interval windshield wipers)2 $84 Not yet sourced
order code Fingertip Speed Control2 $120 Not yet sourced
order code Light Group (Includes Autolamp on/off delay system, illuminated visor vanity mirror, dual overhead map lights, low fuel and door ajar warning lights, headlamps on warning light and buzzer, and engine compartment light)2 $164 Not yet sourced
order code Power Lock Group (Includes electric door locks and electric trunk lid release)2 $86 Not yet sourced
order code 6-Way Power Seat, Driver only2 $132 Not yet sourced
order code 6-Way Power Seat, Driver and Passenger2 $250 Not yet sourced
order code Power Mini-Vent Windows2 $79 Not yet sourced
order code Space-Saver Spare Tire2 $86 Not yet sourced
order code Optional Axle Ratio2 $14 Not yet sourced
order code Traction-Lok Differential2 $54 Not yet sourced
order code Four-Wheel Disc Brakes New option for '752 $184 Not yet sourced
order code Sure-Track Brake Control System (Includes four-wheel disc brakes)2 $378 Not yet sourced
order code Dual Exhaust System2 $53 Not yet sourced
order code Heavy-Duty Suspension2 $28 Not yet sourced
order code Fuel Monitor Warning Light New option for '752 $20 Not yet sourced
order code Trailer Towing Package, Class III2 $48 Not yet sourced
order code Automatic Temperature Control2 $74 Not yet sourced
order code Quick Defrost Windshield and Rear Window2 $355 Not yet sourced
order code Electric Rear Window Defroster2 $99 Not yet sourced
order code Glamour (Starfire) Paint2 $204 Not yet sourced
order code Turnpike Group (Includes manual reclining passenger seat, Finger- tip Speed Control, and trip odometer)2 $180 Not yet sourced

Paint

CodeColorBuilt
1C Black2 Not yet sourced
1J Silver Starfire (Optional; available only with Silver Luxury Group)2 Not yet sourced
2G Medium Red Metallic (Optional)2 Not yet sourced
2M Dark Red2 Not yet sourced
3G Dark Blue Metallic2 Not yet sourced
3P Blue Starfire (Optional)2 Not yet sourced
3Q Pastel Blue2 Not yet sourced
3R Silver Blue Starfire (Optional)2 Not yet sourced
4V Dark Yellow Green Metallic2 Not yet sourced
4Z Light Green Gold Metallic2 Not yet sourced
41 Emerald Starfire (Optional)2 Not yet sourced
47 Light Green2 Not yet sourced
5Q Dark Brown Metallic2 Not yet sourced
51 Cinnamon Starfire (Optional)2 Not yet sourced
52 Copper Starfire (Optional; available only with Copper Luxury Group)2 Not yet sourced
54 Bronze Starfire (Optional)2 Not yet sourced
6G Gold Starfire (Optional)2 Not yet sourced
6N Medium Ivy Yellow2 Not yet sourced
6Q Dark Gold Metallic2 Not yet sourced
7B Light Jade Starfire (Optional)2 Not yet sourced
7F Jade Starfire (Optional; available only with Jade Luxury Group--see note below)2 Not yet sourced
9D Polar White (Also available as alternate color with Copper Luxury Group)2 Not yet sourced

Color names are the factory's. We don't show color swatches, because a screen color is no guide for a restoration.

Interiors

CodeTrimBuilt
HA Black; Individually Adjustable Split Bench Seats2 Not yet sourced
HB Medium Blue; Individually Adjustable Split Bench Seats2 Not yet sourced
HG Medium Green; Individually Adjustable Split Bench Seats2 Not yet sourced
HZ Saddle; Individually Adjustable Split Bench Seats2 Not yet sourced
FB Medium Blue; Individually Adjustable Split Bench Seats2 Not yet sourced
FD Dark Red; Individually Adjustable Split Bench Seats2 Not yet sourced
FG Medium Green; Individually Adjustable Split Bench Seats2 Not yet sourced
FZ Saddle; Individually Adjustable Split Bench Seats2 Not yet sourced
MC Copper (Media Velour Cloth; Copper Luxury Group only); Individually Adjustable Split Bench Seats2 Not yet sourced
NR Jade (Media Velour Cloth; Jade Luxury Group only)*; Individually Adjustable Split Bench Seats2 Not yet sourced
KA Black; Individually Adjustable Split Bench Seats2 Not yet sourced
KB Medium Blue; Individually Adjustable Split Bench Seats2 Not yet sourced
KC Copper (Copper Luxury Group only); Individually Adjustable Split Bench Seats2 Not yet sourced
KD Dark Red; Individually Adjustable Split Bench Seats2 Not yet sourced
KG Medium Green; Individually Adjustable Split Bench Seats2 Not yet sourced
KN White with Dark Red components; Individually Adjustable Split Bench Seats2 Not yet sourced
KP Silver (Silver Luxury Group only); Individually Adjustable Split Bench Seats2 Not yet sourced
KQ White with Medium Blue components; Individually Adjustable Split Bench Seats2 Not yet sourced
KU Saddle/Tan*; Individually Adjustable Split Bench Seats2 Not yet sourced
KW White with Black components; Individually Adjustable Split Bench Seats2 Not yet sourced
KZ Saddle; Individually Adjustable Split Bench Seats2 Not yet sourced
K5 White with Medium Green components; Individually Adjustable Split Bench Seats2 Not yet sourced
K6 White with Copper components; Individually Adjustable Split Bench Seats2 Not yet sourced
K9 White with Saddle components; Individually Adjustable Split Bench Seats2 Not yet sourced
P5 White with Jade Bolsters and components (Jade Luxury Group only)**; Individually Adjustable Split Bench Seats2 Not yet sourced

Identification

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Also in 1975

  • AMC AMX No AMX was sold in the United States for 1975. The Javelin ended after 1974, and the badge returned on the 1977 Hornet.
  • AMC Gremlin X and Spirit AMX Catalytic converters arrived, and steel-belted radials became standard with the X package.
  • Buick Riviera Stage One dropped; the GS handling package continued on 3,101 of 17,306 cars.
  • Buick Skylark Gran Sport, GS and GSX The endpoint: the Gran Sport survived only as a Century coupe trim package with the 231 V-6 or 350 V-8; no 455 was offered.
  • Chevrolet Chevelle and Malibu SS The Laguna Type S-3 got its aerodynamic nose; 7,788 were built, and the 454 was listed at 215 net hp.
  • Chevrolet Chevy II and Nova A 262 V8 appears for one year in the source engine table; Nova LN (RPO Z11) luxury option. Enthusiast-compiled production: 272,982 cars; Super Sport 9,067.
  • Chevrolet El Camino SS Colonnade-era El Camino; Chevrolet's 1975 data pages define the RPO Z15 SS option for the El Camino Classic. Team Chevelle's production totals give 33,620 El Caminos built, 3,521 of them with SS equipment.
  • Dodge Dart GTS, Swinger and Demon The Dart 360 Sport continued into 1975 at $4,014, but Flory prints its production as not available.
  • Ford Maverick Grabber The Grabber's last year: 8,473 by Classic Industries count, about 8,500 per Consumer Guide.
  • Ford Ranchero GT The Ranchero GT continued on the 1972-76 Ranchero; 6,114 GTs were built, per reference-site counts in the Standard Catalog lineage.
  • Ford Torino The last Gran Torino Sport year: 5,126 were built as Torino production fell to 195,110, with a 351 standard and automatic transmission on every car.
  • Mercury Cougar Outside the muscle focus: 62,987 Cougars for 1975 per Wikipedia's table.
  • Oldsmobile Cutlass, 4-4-2 and Hurst/Olds The Hurst/Olds introduced Hurst Hatches T-tops on the Cutlass Supreme coupe; 2,535 were built, 1,293 white and 1,242 black.
  • Plymouth Duster 340 and 360 Duster volume fell by more than half in 1975 and the Duster 360, now automatic-only in the brochure, to 1,421 cars, priced at $3,979.
  • Plymouth Road Runner The Road Runner moved to the Fury host for one year.
  • Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am The year the Trans Am took over the line: 27,274 built, more than twice the Formula.
  • Pontiac Grand Am The last of the Colonnade Grand Ams: catalytic converter, a $4,887 start, and 10,679 built.
  • Pontiac Grand Prix The LJ joins the line; the 455 is down to 200 hp net.
  • Pontiac Tempest and LeMans Catalytic converters, standard radial tires and Radial Tuned Suspension arrive, the 455 leaves the LeMans, and the GT option becomes an automatic-only V8 package.