This meant most Thunderbirds would be second cars in a two car family, and with America's families growing at this time, the need for more capacity was growing as well.įord recognized this and was ready to respond with a new, larger Thunderbird for 1958. Obviously, when one buys a two passenger sporty personal car, one should expect limited passenger capacity. Since the introduction of the Thunderbird, there had been complaints about the passenger compartment being too warm, poor visibility with either of the tops installed, limited passenger capacity, and inadequate space in the luggage compartment.
1957 would be the third and final year for the original two passenger Thunderbird, and some feel the third year was the best one yet. Sales for 1955 surpassed predictions, and even though sales dropped off for 1956 slightly, that was due to a late introduction of the '56 cars as much as anything. Sales the first two years were quite good, especially considering the very limited market for this type of a car in the first place. It captured the hearts of America, brought people into Ford showrooms so they could see it first hand, and hopefully buy another Ford automobile if the Thunderbird wasn't right for them, and it was the car to own and be seen in. The Ford Thunderbird had done everything Ford intended for it to do. New front bumper, doors, and heavily restyled rear fenders and deck lid gave the little Bird a new look.
Built: 21,380 Production: September 17, 1956-December 13,1957 (1957 production held over due to delays in the introduction of the new 1958 models)Ĭarburetor: Holley 4V with McCulloch Variable Ratio Centrifugal Supercharger TOP LINE: BODY CODE/MODEL NAME/BASE PRICE
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