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Ford Thunderbird is among the most desirable and sought after of all post-war American automobiles, and is highly regarded by collectors for its unique design and the performance of the Ford V8 engines. The Ford Thunderbird has been the preferred car for many celebrities over the years. Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, Nick Adams and Sandra Dee owned a Ford Thunderbird.
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Conceived to challenge Chevrolet's Corvette sports car, the iconic Thunderbird debuted in October 1954. Introduced in two-seat 'personal car' form, the Thunderbird was intended to appeal to image-conscious younger customers, and beat the Corvette hands down in the sales war thanks to its superior V8 engine and greater refinement.
Ford Thunderbird offered amenities not found in the competing Chevrolet Corvette offering comfort and convenience options tailored to an affluent market. It could be equipped with a hardtop when the folding convertible roof is tucked neatly behind the seat. A manually operated soft top was also an option, but at an extra cost. Tops were available in black, blue, tan or white and comfort-sealed against the weather. The rear was boasted for its fins, which were growing in popularity.
There were few alterations made for the 1956, the most obvious being the relocation of the spare wheel to the outside of the trunk, while a 215 HP V8 was added to the engine options. A more thoroughgoing re-style for 1957 saw the adoption of a longer tail section featuring prominent fins. This alteration provided greater luggage space while enabling the spare wheel to be relocated in the boot, a move that would improve the handling. Despite its success, the original Thunderbird concept was soon abandoned and a larger - and slower - four-seat version was introduced for 1958, a move that turned the early two-seater cars into collectors' items almost overnight.
This car is equipped with a standard 212 HP V8 engine, power steering, power assisted brakes, power windows and AM/FM radio. The car has travelled 74,229 km.
