314 Ford Thunderbird (1st Gen) (1955) 756 XVD
Ford Thunderbird (1st Gen) (1954-57) Engine 289 cu in (4733cc) Ford Y block V8
Production 53,166 (1955 16,155. 1956 15,631, 1957 21,380)
Registration Number 756 XVD (Registered on an loosely age related unused number, first allocated for issue from Lanarkshire)
FORD USA SET
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The first generation of the Ford Thunderbird was initially developed as a response to Genral Motors, showing of the forthcoming Chevrolet Corvette at the Motorama display at the 1953 New York Auto Show. The Thunderbird however focused more on driver comfort than speed, and was not a direct rival to either the Corvette or European sports cars. Dubbed a "a personal car of distinction" by Ford it was designed to be a brisk luxury tourer rather than outright sportscar, which was to prove more suitable for the American car buyer ith sales of 16,155, versus 674 Corvettes in 1955.
The Thunderbird was unveiled at the 1954 Detroit Motorshow with first production car came off the line on September 9, 1954, and was the first 2-seat Ford since 1938. The car used existing chassis and suspension design and off-the-shelf Ford mechanical components. It was constructed using a body-on-frame technique utilizing a version of the standard Ford design cut-down to a 102-inch wheelbase identical to the Corvette's. With a design attributed to being inspired by the much smaller Auto Union 1000 Sp sports coupe. At introduction in 1955 the engine was was Ford's 292-cubic-inch OHV 292 Y-block V8 with exhaust pipes exited through twin bumper guards bolted to the rear bumper. paired either with a Fordomatic automatic or manual overdrive transmissions, and the car featured four-way powered seats and pushbutton interior door handles. Other unique features were a telescoping steering wheel and a tachometer.
For the 1956 model year, more trunk space was added, the spare wheel was mounted outside. A 312 cu in (5.1 L) Y-block V8 was added as an option.
For the 1957 model year, the front bumper was reshaped, the grille and tailfins were made larger, and larger taillights were fitted. The spare wheel moved back inside the trunk, which had been redesigned to allow it to be mounted vertically. In addition to the standard 292 and optional 312 engines, higher performance versions of the 312 were offered
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Shot 06.05.2019 at Gawsworth Hall, Classic Car Show Ref 141-314
314 Ford Thunderbird (1st Gen) (1955) 756 XVD
Ford Thunderbird (1st Gen) (1954-57) Engine 289 cu in (4733cc) Ford Y block V8
Production 53,166 (1955 16,155. 1956 15,631, 1957 21,380)
Registration Number 756 XVD (Registered on an loosely age related unused number, first allocated for issue from Lanarkshire)
FORD USA SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623789312836...
The first generation of the Ford Thunderbird was initially developed as a response to Genral Motors, showing of the forthcoming Chevrolet Corvette at the Motorama display at the 1953 New York Auto Show. The Thunderbird however focused more on driver comfort than speed, and was not a direct rival to either the Corvette or European sports cars. Dubbed a "a personal car of distinction" by Ford it was designed to be a brisk luxury tourer rather than outright sportscar, which was to prove more suitable for the American car buyer ith sales of 16,155, versus 674 Corvettes in 1955.
The Thunderbird was unveiled at the 1954 Detroit Motorshow with first production car came off the line on September 9, 1954, and was the first 2-seat Ford since 1938. The car used existing chassis and suspension design and off-the-shelf Ford mechanical components. It was constructed using a body-on-frame technique utilizing a version of the standard Ford design cut-down to a 102-inch wheelbase identical to the Corvette's. With a design attributed to being inspired by the much smaller Auto Union 1000 Sp sports coupe. At introduction in 1955 the engine was was Ford's 292-cubic-inch OHV 292 Y-block V8 with exhaust pipes exited through twin bumper guards bolted to the rear bumper. paired either with a Fordomatic automatic or manual overdrive transmissions, and the car featured four-way powered seats and pushbutton interior door handles. Other unique features were a telescoping steering wheel and a tachometer.
For the 1956 model year, more trunk space was added, the spare wheel was mounted outside. A 312 cu in (5.1 L) Y-block V8 was added as an option.
For the 1957 model year, the front bumper was reshaped, the grille and tailfins were made larger, and larger taillights were fitted. The spare wheel moved back inside the trunk, which had been redesigned to allow it to be mounted vertically. In addition to the standard 292 and optional 312 engines, higher performance versions of the 312 were offered
Diolch yn fawr am 73,214,668 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mwynhewch ac arhoswch yn ddiogel
Thank you 73,214,668 amazing views, enjoy and stay safe
Shot 06.05.2019 at Gawsworth Hall, Classic Car Show Ref 141-314