An ID on this car please

[Aston Traveller]

Talking with a friend she mentioned an American car that she had always wanted to know what it was. Not being well up on American cars I said that the people on PH could probably help. The picture is about 20 years old which is all I know. over to you.
TIA
Fay

[MarshPhantom]

MK1 Ford Thunderbird I believe.

[FerdiZ28]

'55 if I'm not mistaken, lovely thing.

The sweetheart of the 50s, somewhat overshadowed by the impending corvette but a delight to see one in the flesh nonetheless.

[Aston Traveller]

MarshPhantom said:

MK1 Ford Thunderbird I believe.

Wow I knew PH was good but the speed of reply is outstanding!!
Thanks a lot. I will email my mate (the reverend!)

cheers

[zxttfan]

It's a 1957 Thunderbird. The 1955 had smaller "fins" on the rear of the car and the 1956 models had Continental Kits for the spare tire.

[RDMcG]

There are many survivors and spares are generally available.

[fttm]

....and very reasonable compared to other cars of that period . Can be prone to tin worm but pretty bulletproof generally .