Its main tenets were elegant styling with room for two and an obvious lineage to the Ford gene pool, driving manners akin to those of a balanced touring car, limited production, and liberal plundering of the corporate parts bin. And yet Ford never hesitated to tamper with the original formula. The Thunderbird established itself by outselling its rival, the Chevrolet Corvette, by four to one in those first three heady years of 1955-57. Had they known about the welded-on roof, the fake landau bars, the faux-leather trunk straps, or the 5000-pound curb weight that lay in the car's future, things might have been different. This very handsome and well cared for automobile represents the final year for the “Square Bird” body style, is well equipped, well cared for, and has exceptional bright-work.In 1955, Ford planners winnowing down the list of proposed names for a certain forthcoming two-seater figured Cruisejet, Wheelaway, and Roadocrat didn't quite fit the image they were seeking to create. Sold new in San Francisco, this car passed from the original owner to his grandson until acquired by an enthusiast in 1996 and held by him until today. This exceptional 1960 Ford Thunderbird two-door hardtop coupe is finished in rare, code correct, Corinthian White with remarkable black and white vinyl interior, and is well equipped with features such as: powerful 352cid Interceptor V8 with automatic transmission, power brakes, power steering, and dealer installed Mark IV air conditioning, Kelsey Hayes wire wheels, am/fm radio with cassette, and more. Few cars are regarded as instant classics, however, these vintage T-Birds were and remain, among the very most desirable and collectible automobiles of the period. Since its introduction in 1955, the Ford Thunderbird has held a special place in the history of American automotive design.
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