Drawing, Body Dimensions, 1957 Ford Thunderbird, August 2, 1956

Summary

Ford Motor Company introduced the Thunderbird for 1955. The two-seat convertible had the sleek look of a sports car, but with a more refined and comfortable interior. For 1957, Thunderbird received its first major styling update. The car's rear section was extended and its tailfins were made more prominent.

Ford Motor Company introduced the Thunderbird for 1955. The two-seat convertible had the sleek look of a sports car, but with a more refined and comfortable interior. For 1957, Thunderbird received its first major styling update. The car's rear section was extended and its tailfins were made more prominent.

Artifact

Technical drawing

Subject Date

02 August 1956

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

86.1.1701.SK.BAN.40.A.08021956

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 70 mm

Width: 95 mm

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