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'56 thunderbird

This one is dedicated to Mark Putman who lusted after a first generation (1955-1957) Ford Thunderbird his neighbour had, when Mark was a youngster.

 

Developed to compete with Chevrolet's Corvette, also a two-seater, it was designed and marketed as a personal luxury car as opposed to a sportscar.

 

Never having owned either, I know the Corvette was not known for comfort, but hey, I would love to have had either of them. This looks like it would be ideal in the heatwave we are currently experiencing, but I am not sure I would want to clean those wheels.

 

Too bad it was not Suzanne Sommers driving this T-Bird

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Uploaded on June 8, 2023
Taken on June 4, 2023