![]() ![]() As a result, the car was redesigned as a four-seater for 1958. In fact, the Thunderbird outsold the Corvette by more than 23-to-one for 1955 with 16,155 Thunderbirds sold against 700 CorvettesĪlthough the Thunderbird had been considered a rousing success, Ford executives-particularly Robert McNamara – felt that the car's position as a two-seater restricted its sales potential. ![]() Though inspired by, and positioned directly against, the Corvette, Ford billed the Thunderbird as a personal luxury car, putting a greater emphasis on the car's comfort and convenience features rather than its inherent sportiness. Designations aside, the Thunderbird sold exceptionally well in its first year. The Thunderbird's 102.0 inches wheelbase frame was mostly a shortened version of that used in other Fords while the car's standard 292 cu in (4.8 L) Y-Block V8 came from Ford's Mercury division. Mechanically though, the Thunderbird could trace its roots to other mainstream Fords. Though sharing some design characteristics with other Fords of the time, such as single, circular headlamps and tail lamps and modest tail fins, the Thunderbird was sleeker and more athletic in shape, and had features like a hood scoop and a 150 mph speedometer hinting a higher performance nature that other Fords didn't possess. Production of the Thunderbird began later on in 1954 on September 9 with the car beginning sales as a 1955 model on October 22, 1954. Like the Corvette, the Thunderbird had a two-seat coupe/convertible layout. Under rapid development, the Thunderbird went from idea to prototype in about a year, being unveiled to the public at the Detroit Auto Show on February 20, 1954. Thank you.The Ford Thunderbird began life in February 1953 in direct response to Chevrolet's new sports car, the Corvette, which was publicly unveiled in prototype form just a month before. All items are sold "AS IS." The pictures should do most of the describing, but if you have any questions or concerns, -PLEASE ASK BEFORE BIDDING- as we Do Not Accept Returns. Before listing an item, we physically inspect it and honestly state any defects or anything that may hinder its working ability. Thanks for your understanding.RETURNS:We do our best to describe our items accurately and honestly, and we would never intentionally mislead a potential buyer. Also please keep in mind that shipping charges cover more than just the postage, there are shipping materials, travel to post office and insurance that is calculated into the shipping costs. By placing a bid, you agree that you have read, understand and agree to this. There has been a lot of fraud on eBay lately, and we need to protect ourselves from this. We carefully pack and ship the described items and cannot be held responsible for any mishandling of the package after it leaves our care. Please extend the same courtesy as a buyer.SHIPPING:Continental USA only. We will make every effort to have satisfied customers. If payment is not received within this time period, we reserve the right to re-list this item and possibly file a "Non-Paying Bidder" alert with eBay. ![]() Please have checkout and payment completed within 5 business days unless other arrangements are made with prior written approval. Thank you.PAYMENT:We accept all forms of PAYPAL payment. If we have made any mistakes in the description or you can inform us in any way about the item, we would be happy to gain more knowledge about it. Please make sure you ask any questions before bidding, as we do not accept returns. We are human and have made mistakes in the past (just like you) and, though we do our best to describe our items honestly and accurately, we cannot be held responsible for unintentional errors of omission or correctness. We cannot say with 100% certainty the age, use or history of the item. We are not experts, nor do we claim to be experts on anything we sell. If you want the item right away, we can make it the "buy it now" price.PLEASE NOTE:This item was purchased at an estate sale. If there are no bids on the item, we can revise it and lower the starting price to equal your offer (if we accept) and notify you of the change so you can purchase the item. This is from a friend's dad's vehiclefrom his estate.#s on back:On upper wing shoulder:C9SB-8216-BFoMoCoOn head by eye area:35301Please see photos as they are part of the item description.All items are from a smoke free home.MAKE AN OFFER!Please feel free to message us to make a -reasonable- offer. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |