1955 Ford Thunderbird

The 1955 Ford Thunderbird introduced the personal luxury car concept to the American market. Styled by Frank Hershey and Bill Boyer, the two-seat convertible featured clean athletic proportions, subtle rear tailfins terminating in jet-pod taillights, a hood scoop, and an egg-crate grille. Equipped with a standard 292-cubic-inch Y-block V8 producing 193 or 198 horsepower, the Thunderbird offered sophisticated cruising comfort rather than raw sports car austerity.

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