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1957 thunderbird car2/4/2024 ![]() ![]() While in comparison to other Ford models it wasn't a volume automobile, it did build showroom traffic and its shared styling helped to sell thousands of Fairlane and Customline family sedans. Hailed by the press upon it release, the Ford Thunderbird was an instant success. ![]() Also unlike the Corvette, its production numbers would not be limited to a few hundred cars, but to thousands-as many as their dealers could sell. The Thunderbird's body was constructed of stamped sheet metal, just like the regular passenger cars in the line. But only briefly as the Corvette countered with its own V8 later in 1955 With sleek styling and good looks that were shared with full-size cars, this entry had something no one else did, a V8 engine under the hood. Not to be left behind, Ford entered this personal sports car market in the fall of 1954 with its own version of a two-passenger roadster, the Thunderbird. One, they were produced in very small numbers, and two, the old "stove-bolt six" really didn't do the car justice. Of course, the most successful (eventually) of this breed was the Corvette from Chevrolet. Several American companies made half-hearted attempts to enter this growing segment of the market, such as the Nash-Healey, the Crosley Super Sport and even the little independent from Willow Run, Kaiser, got into the act with the handsome Darrin. Some restored F-Birds may not be authentic A wonderful selection of European sports cars provided a sporty alternative to the bigger American offerings. That void was filled by an increasing number of imported vehicles. Clearly, the trend was to bigger, more comfortable and faster, and not to more nimble. Bigger, more powerful V8 engines, "jet-age" styling, and futuristic accessories were constantly being introduced. 1955-1957 Ford Thunderbird Iconic Mid-Century Motoringīy the early 1950s, the American car market was being treated to new innovations and radical styling changes at every turn.
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