1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
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The Thunderbird recalled the early days of automobiling, when cars were more fun than functional. Thunderbirds and other small two-seaters were sold as "personal cars" -- often second cars -- in which motorists could enjoy driving for its own sake. This Thunderbird's owner, Ford engineer William Burnett, had a uniquely personal relationship with it -- he supervised the development of the first Thunderbird.
The Thunderbird recalled the early days of automobiling, when cars were more fun than functional. Thunderbirds and other small two-seaters were sold as "personal cars" -- often second cars -- in which motorists could enjoy driving for its own sake. This Thunderbird's owner, Ford engineer William Burnett, had a uniquely personal relationship with it -- he supervised the development of the first Thunderbird.
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1956
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
76.55.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lydia Burnett.
Material
Metal
Glass (Material)
Chromium
Vinyl
Rubber (Material)
Technique
Custom-made
Color
White (Color)
Turquoise (Color)
Black (Color)
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 52 in
Width: 69 in
Length: 185 in
Wheelbase: 102 in
Inscriptions
On hubs: FORD / FORD On side emblems: FORD On center edge of hood: Thunderbird emblem On sides of rear fenders, in chrome: THUNDERBIRD On rear tire cover, in chrome: THUNDERBIRD
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