1955 Ford Thunderbird
THF116714 / 1955 Ford Thunderbird
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Artifact Overview
Ford Motor Company introduced Thunderbird for 1955. The two-seat convertible came in response to Chevrolet's Corvette, which arrived two years earlier. Thunderbird was a personal luxury car boasting the look and V-8 power of a sports car, but with a more refined interior and a variety of power-assist options. Ford built more than 16,000 Thunderbirds in that first model year.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1954
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.833.104920.333
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.25 in
Width: 10 in
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