Ford Thunderbird from 1954

The full definitive history of Ford’s iconic Thunderbird sports car from 1950s dream, through to a year-by-year analysis of the production models. The American automotive scene was changed forever when Ford launched its legendary 1955 Thunderbird. Half a century and innumerable facelifts later, the Thunderbird still manages to capture the heart of American car enthusiasts with its sporting character and bold styling. This book covers the full story of the Thunderbird, from concept, the various yearly changes, through to its demise in the 1990s and rebirth in the new millennium (and its subsequent exit from the Ford line-up), looking at the model’s numerous competition exploits along the way. Written by an acclaimed motoring historian with full co-operation form the factory this is an extremely comprehensive reference. In addition, it is illustrated throughout with over 400 contemporary photographs, brochures and advertising and has a range of useful appendices meaning this is the only book on this subject you will ever need.

Features:

- The author is an acknowledged motoring historian.
- The author has received full co-operation from the Ford Motor Company.
- Full year-by-year coverage of production models.
- Overview of racing exploits.
- Special variants covered in full.
- Rare prototype photographs.
- Well over 400 contemporary pictures, mainly in colour.
- In addition to photographs, advertising and brochures have been used.
- Full listing of production figures.
- Everything the enthusiast would want to know in one book.