MORE: See the 1960 Ford station wagons, including Tudor & Fordor Falcon WagonsĪnne Cole tells why women love the new Thunderbird (1959) You’ll agree that very few things are designed with the lady in mind like the 1955 Ford. Choose from a brilliant array of color-matched interiors. Thank the Ford engineers those far-thinking men - for creating the obedient Y-block V-8 engine, and building into it a new kind of trustworthy power - Trigger-Torque power. (Who doesn’t enjoy a bit of head turning?) Thank the Ford Thunderbird for patterning the young, poised appearance of the ’55 Fords. Lovely to look at, delightful to drive - that’s what makes this year’s Ford the most wanted of all cars… the one most women have designs on. She loves that Thunderbird styling! She trusts that Trigger-Torque power! Why not call your Ford Dealer today and get complete details on this new and distinctive personal car, First deliveries of the thrilling Thunderbird are now being made.ġ950s Ford Thunderbirds: That’s why the lady drives a Ford! (1955) And you can have power steering, power brakes, and power windows… Fordomatic or Overdrive. The extra-wide foam-rubber-cushioned seat moves forward or back, up or down, at the touch of a button. There’s a removable glass-fibre hard top… and a smart convertible fabric top. The fun doesn’t stop here, for the Thunderbird is long on convenience. With a low center of gravity (from cowl to ground is just over three feet) and Ford’s Ball-Joint Front Suspension, the Thunderbird corners as if on rails. There’s breath-taking Trigger-Torque performance with the new Thunderbird Special V-8 that’s specially mated with transmission and rear axle.

A toe-touch on the gas pedal means no waiting.

The Thunderbird’s long, low, thoroughbred lines say “action”! And they speak the truth. Here’s a look! Enchantment unlimited … the 1955 Ford ThunderbirdĪ distinguished kind of personal can that combines high performance and high style for a whole new world of driving fun.

The Ford Thunderbird was introduced in 1955, and quickly became a favorite with car buyers… but that didn’t stop Ford from making a lot of changes to the model during those first five years.

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