![]() ![]() 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. Round, reflective yellow "Lifeguard Design" decal added to driver's door rear edge to warn oncoming carsĨ4/HO - FMC Transportation/Equipment Department (Home Office Reserve)Ībove: 1957 Ford Thunderbird in Inca Gold.New seat and door panel upholstery designs.Restyled front and rear bumpers, doors, and rear fenders.Wheel/tire size changed from 15" to 14".We hear there are plans to bring the Thunderbird back at some point in the future, so the T-bird's story hasn't ended yet. In 1968, a standard front bench seat allowed for six passengers for the first time ever.Ī retro-styled two passenger Thunderbird would debut in 2002, and would be built in limited numbers through 2005. ![]() In 1967, it would introduce the first four door personal luxury car. In 1958, the Thunderbird would grow to accommodate four passengers. Height to Top of Convertible Top: 51.8 inchesįront Headroom: 33.1 inches (Hardtop) 33.6 inches (Convertible Top)ġ957 was the third and final year for the original two passenger Ford Thunderbird. Original Tire Brand: Firestone and Goodyear Optional Automatic: Ford-O-Matic torque converter with planetary gears Optional Overdrive: Planetary overdrive with planetary gears Standard: 3-speed Synchromesh with helical gears 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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