One of the all-time great American dream machines, the original 1955 Thunderbird was Ford’s sophisticated response to the Corvette. More "boulevard cruiser" than sports car, the T-bird became an instant legend, evolving from a two-seater to the massive success of the four-seat "Squarebirds" and the space-age "Flairbirds." Explore every year of Thunderbird production from 1955 to 1978, including the rare four-door "suicide door" models.

Read more about the Thunderbird in our article on America’s glamorous personal luxury cars.