Who We Are

The Early Birds of Southern California is a group of men and women who love 1955, 1956 and 1957 Ford Thunderbirds, and who are interested in their preservation and restoration. Our members are in the Greater Los Angeles area, including Orange, Riverside, San Bernadino and Ventura Counties. We welcome all 1955-57 Thunderbirds, whether restored, original, modified, or un-restored.

We get together on the third Saturday of each month for a meeting, social time, and dinner. The meeting locations vary but are generally held in the Greater Los Angeles or Orange County area.

Once a month, we hold an activity which could be almost anything from visiting museums to car shows. 

The Early Birds of Southern California host the Pageant of the Thunderbird which started in 1974.

Our mission is to promote interest in driving, preserving and restoring 1955, 1956 and 1957 Thunderbirds and to bring together owners, and other interested parties, of these cars who subscribe to these objectives.

Anyone with an interest in Thunderbirds is eligible to join.  New applicants must be a member of our parent organization (Classic Thunderbird Club International) and must be approved by the Board of Directors.

Members should be able to dedicate enough time to participate and make a difference in the organization.