The Ford Thunderbird was a car manufactured in the United States by the Ford Motor Company. It entered production for
the 1955 Ford Thunderbird model year as a two-seater sporty car; unlike the similar Chevrolet Corvette, the Thunderbird
was never sold as a full-blown sports car. Ford described it as a personal luxury car, a description which named a new
market segment. In 1958, the Thunderbird gained a second row of seats. Succeeding generations became larger until the
line was downsized in 1977 and again in 1980.
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1955 Ford Thunderbird
As standard, the 1955 Ford Thunderbird included a removable fiberglass top; a fabric convertible top was an option,
although commonly specified. The engine was a 292 Y-block V8. The car had fender skirts. The exhaust pipes exited through
twin bumper guards, which are bolted to the rear bumper.
