Thunderbirds was set during the mid-2060s, but a surprisingly high percentage of cars are seen that were common on roads a hundred years earlier (1965). Most of the vehicles used in the background generally fell into three categories:
- A. Die-cast metal toys manufactured by Corgi, Dinky and Matchbox.
- B. Model kits available for sale, such as Airfix, Revel, AMT and Monogram.
- C. Scratch built models, made in the workshops at the Slough Studio. These were larger-scale or custom designed cars for use in close-up scenes.
This is a list of privately owned cars seen in episodes of Thunderbirds.
- Main article: Die-Cast Toy Vehicles
For Police cars see:
- Main article: Police Patrol Cars
- Main article: Mobile Radio Control Police Van
For Racing Cars see:
- Main article: Parola Sands Raceway
For Ford Thunderbird Cars see:
- Main article: Ford Thunderbird - Cars
For Buick Riviera Cars see:
- Main article: Buick Riviera Cars
Unidentified Models[]
Inside The Automobile Park[]
At least eighteen cars were used in this shot of the Automobile park's stacking system.
London International Airport[]
Several cars were seen parked at London International Airport, in Alias Mr. Hackenbacker.
General X's Car[]
Seen parked out side General X's house, in Martian Invasion.
New York City Cars[]
In Terror in New York City several unidentified cars (including Police Patrol Cars) were seen in the area of the Empire State Building.
Dave Clayton's Car[]
In Day of Disaster, Dave Clayton drove an unidentified car across the bridge.
Erdman Gang's Car[]
In the episode, 30 Minutes After Noon, Dempsey and Kenyon make their getaway in a Chevrolet Corvette
Speed Merchant's Car[]
In the episode The Impostors, Jeremiah Tuttle overtook the Speed Merchant, while on his way to meet Lady Penelope.
Jimmy Bondson's Convertible[]
In the episode The Man From MI.5, Agent Bondson drives the Forest of Digne in his convertible, to meets Lady Penelope
Allpets Factory[]
Two cars are seen outside the Allpets factory in the episode Danger At Ocean Deep.
