Use iMac 27 mid 11 as monitor for Mac pro?

I got a imac 27 mid 2011 with a failed video card, and the price of replacing it and the logicboard cost the same as new second hand, so basically a machine in perfect condition is just ready for the junk yard, yea, thats the power of Apple quality.
Anyway, ive been thinking about getting a Pro 2010-11 model, and first question, when did Pro come with TB interface?
Second, is it possible to install a TB card so i can plug in my Imac 27 and use it as monitor only?
Or, in general, is it possible to use my imac 27 as a monitor if the Pro has TB interface?

the new Mac Pro (late 2013) is the first MacPro with TB

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