1st Gen Ford Thunderbird For Sale In Atlanta (1955-1957)

Dubbed a 'a personal car of distinction' by Ford, this title was also used by the motoring press at the time. The car built upon the heritage of the bespoke roadsters of the 1930s, yet was constructed of existing components, marking the first step toward the evolution of the personal luxury car as a mass market segment in the United States. While light weight for its era and fitted with a standard V8 engine, the Thunderbird focused more on driver comfort than speed, and was not a direct rival to either the Corvette or European sports cars. The Thunderbird proved more suited to the American market than the Corvette, with sales of 16,155, versus 674 Corvettes in 1955. For the 1957 model year, the front bumper was reshaped, the grille and tailfins were made larger, and larger taillights were fitted. A new option was 'Dial-o-Matic' 4-way power seats that would move rearward when the ignition was turned off to allow easier exit and entry. Engine-turned aluminum trim lines the dashboard face and door panels, and equipment includes a floor-mounted shifter, air...

The Thunderbird was released in 1955 as Ford's 'personal car'. It was not a direct competitor to the Corvette but with their similarity's it was very hard not to compare the 2. The Thunderbirds first model year was 1955 and outsold the Corvette by a substantial margin, like 23:1. Ford considered it a personal luxury car more than a sports car. The T-bird would see so many changes over the years, but the first generation holds a special place with collectors everywhere! This 'Baby Bird' comes equipped with a 292cid V8 rated at 198hp @ 4400rpm from the factory. This 292 is backed by a 3-Speed Manual Transmission. This Gray Beauty with red and white interior is the quintessential 50's look and a true piece of Americana. Imagine cruising with the...