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Ford Thunderbird - Tbird

Ford Thunderbird - Tbird

The Ford Thunderbird is a car manufactured in the United States by the Ford Motor Company. The Ford Thunderbird entered production for the 1955 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 Ford Thunderbird gained a second row of seats. Succeeding generations became larger until the Ford Thunderbird was downsized in 1977 and again in 1980. Sales were good until the 1990s, when large 2-door coupes became unpopular; production ceased after 1997. In 2002, a revived 2-seat Ford Thunderbird was launched, which was available through the end of the 2005 model year

As standard, the 1955 Ford Thunderbird included a removable fiberglass top; a fabric convertible top was an option, although commonly specified. The Ford Thunderbird engine was a 292 Y-block V8. The Ford Thunderbird had fender skirts. The exhaust pipes exited through twin bumper guards, which are bolted to the rear bumper.

For the Ford Thunderbird 1956 model, more trunk space was added, the spare wheel was mounted outside, the exhausts were moved to the ends of the bumper, and air vents were added behind the front wheels to improve cabin ventilation. 1956 sales were 15,631, the lowest of all three 2-seater Ford Thunderbird model years.

For 1957, a more radical restyle was performed. The front bumper was reshaped, the grille and tailfins were made larger, and larger tail-lights were fitted. The spare wheel moved inside the trunk again, which had been redesigned to allow it to be mounted vertically. The side "Thunderbird" script moved from the fins to the front fenders.

Ford Thunderbird Prints

Ford Thunderbird Prints

The second generation Ford Thunderbird, introduced for the 1958 model year, was designed as a four-seat car. The four-seat Ford Thunderbird was designed with unibody construction, eschewing a separate chassis. The intent was to allow the maximum interior space in a relatively small exterior package.

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Ford Thunderbird Diecast Models

1955 Ford Thunderbird Turquoise Diecast Model 1/18 Die Cast Car By Yat Ming

1955 Ford Thunderbird Diecast Model Yellow 1/18 Die Cast Car By Yat Ming

1956 Ford Thunderbird Diecast Car 1/24 Blue Street Rod Die Cast by Unique Replicas

also in     Yellow

1956 Ford Thunderbird Diecast Model Black 1/24 Die Cast Car by Unique Replicas

also in     Yellow    Red     White

1956 Ford Thunderbird Diecast Model Green 1/18 Die Cast Car By Motormax

also in    Red

1956 Ford Thunderbird Diecast Model White From American Graffiti Movie 1/18 Die Cast Car by Motormax

1957 Ford Thunderbird Black Diecast Model 1/18 Die Cast Car By Ertl Authentics

1957 Ford Thunderbird Diecast Model Bronze Leather Series 1/18 Die Cast Car By Yat Ming

1957 Ford Thunderbird Diecast Model Red 1/18 Die Cast Car By Yat Ming

1960 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Diecast Model Red 1/18 Die Cast Car By Sunstar

1960 Ford Thunderbird Diecast Model Hard Top Moroccan Ivory 1/18 Die Cast Car by Sunstar

also in     White

1962 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Diecast Model Blue 1/18 Die Cast Car By Welly