• 1955 Ford Thunderbird

    This early built Thunderbird was assembled with the spear trim that never made it to production.

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  • 1955 Thunderbird Never Released Brochure

    This rare brochure was to be destroyed when the decision was made to delete the spear trim for production of the Thunderbird. This brochure was purchased/sold for $100.00 back in 1985. View a Working 1955 Ford Thunderbird Brochure printed in 1954, but never released to the public.

    1955 Thunderbird Brochure (spear)

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    1955 Ford Thunderbird Brochure with Spear

    Never released to the publlic brochure with original Spear chrome trim

  • 1955 Ford Thunderbird Brochure

    This brochure was the one released to the public. the spear trim was removed to match the production details of the Thunderbird. View a Working 1955 Ford Thunderbird Brochure printed in 1954.

    1955 Thunderbird Brochure

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    1955 Ford Thunderbird Brochure

  • 1955 Ford Thunderbird

    The 1955 Thunderbird production began in September of 1954. Ford projected sales for the first model year to be about 10,000 units, but dealers took some 4000 orders on October 22, 1954, the first day it became available.

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  • 1955 Ford Thunderbird Introductory Brochure

    1955 Ford Thunderbird Introductory Brochure

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    1955 Ford Thunderbird Introductory Brochure

  • 1955 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop Removable Top
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  • 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
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  • 1955 Ford Thunderbird with Contenental Spare Tire Kit
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  • 1955 Thunderbird Ad
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    1955 Thunderbird Ad
  • 1955 Thunderbird "Seventh heaven on wheels" Ad
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    1955 Thunderbird Ad
  • 1955 Thunderbird Jr.

    Ever since the first Thunderbirds were released to the public, the Powercar Company produced a Thunderbird Jr. fun miniature car that were available through the Ford dealerships.

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    1955 Thunderbird Jr.
  • 1955 Thunderbird Jr. at Madison Square Gardens

    This press photo was taken to promote women drivers at the Universal Travel adn Auto Sports Show, at Madison Square Gardens on February 21, 1955. The models are Lenore Seeman, in the Corvette, and Alice Mann in the Thunderbird Jr.

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    1955 Thunderbird Jr.
  • 1955 Post Ten TV Commercial "Free Ford"

    This 1955 TV Commercial used the new Thunderbird Sports Car to sell Post Ten cerial. A variety of free Ford toy cars were available to collect inside special marked packages.

  • Thunderbird Video Footage

    This footage runs about 3 minutes with no sound. Shows two men installing the removable hardtop, along with other features.