In 2002, Ford revived the Thunderbird with a retro-inspired design as a two-seater convertible. The seventh generation, produced from 1977 to 1979, was notably downsized and offered a range of V8 engine options, reflecting the era's focus on fuel efficiency. It evolved from a sporty two-seater into a luxurious cruiser with a focus on comfort and performance. The Thunderbird underwent several redesigns over the years, reflecting changes in automotive trends and consumer preferences. This design continued for the subsequent generations. The second generation, introduced in 1958, featured a larger, more luxurious body with a rear seat, transforming the Thunderbird into a four-seater. The Thunderbird quickly became popular and is credited with starting the "personal luxury car" trend in the automotive industry. It featured a sleek and stylish design, a V8 engine, and a focus on comfort and amenities. The first generation of the Thunderbird, introduced in 1955, was designed to compete with the Chevrolet Corvette. It was introduced in 1955 as a two-seater sports car and evolved over the years into a luxury personal luxury car and later a retro-styled two-seater. If you were going to restore a ’57 T-Bird, why not work with one that differs just a bit from all the rest? The seller has added a video to the listing to help you judge his/her wares.The Ford Thunderbird, often referred to as the "T-Bird," is an iconic American automobile produced by Ford Motor Company. The car has air conditioning provided by Ford, along with slotted “mag wheels” complements of Mickey Thompson. The battery has been relocated to the trunk, perhaps because of a lack of space. Rust has been largely held at bay and the interior may look okay after cleaning, though the carpeting is MIA. While having been in storage since maybe the 1980s, it does start, run, shift, and stop, so hopefully most of the needed work falls to its cosmetics. The seller said this “Thunder-Ford” won some awards in its heyday and has old photos from days gone by. This is a convertible that likely didn’t come with the available hardtop that was offered.
The Ford is said to have had two previous owners, but we don’t know if that includes anyone in France. We’re told the auto may be complete except for the grill, so the hunt for new parts may not be an extended one.
The VIN decodes it as having had a 312 V8 with a 4-barrel carb when it left Dearborn.
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The car was restored at some point and sports a 351 cubic inch “Cleveland” V8 (that’s the seller’s guess) and a 4-speed manual transmission. Somewhere along the way, the vehicle picked up a speedometer that measures kilometers rather than miles, so this appears to be an unusual T-Bird. And another tag appears to have been added at the other end.
Proof of this being a France-bound Ford is the cowl tag that identifies that country in the data. The executives were proved correct as sales of the all-new Thunderbird would be multiples higher than the first generation. But the bean counters thought they could push more cars out the door if they had a backseat, so the T-Bird was reimaged in 1958 as a completely different automobile. There is no reserve and $6,678 is the current ante.Ĭompared to the first three years of the similar but different Chevy Corvette, the Ford Thunderbird of 1955-57 could be considered a hit. Located in Solana Beach, California in running-project condition, this is an interesting restoration candidate that’s available here on eBay. That’s the seller’s claim and the cowl tag offers validation, although the actual number of cars exported is not confirmed. But not before a half-dozen of the cars were supposedly shipped to France for final assembly and consumption there. After that, it would convert to a 4-passenger personal luxury car. The first generation of the 2-seat Ford Thunderbird ended its three-year run in 1957.
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