Ford Thunderbird mk2

Ford Thunderbird 2nd generation.

 

More space and more luxury

The Ford Thunderbird 1958 model had several similarities with its predecessor from 1957. Nevertheless, there were major differences. The new Thunderbird had become a significantly larger car, with 4 seats, an extended wheelbase and a fairly straight roofline that should provide headroom in the back seat. In the United States, the model was called Square Bird. Ford had lifted the Thunderbird mk2 from being a simple, youthful compact 2-seater coupé to a premium mid-range car.

Model history

The 2nd generation Thunderbird was produced as a 1958, 1959 and 1960 model with minor changes each year. The biggest visible changes came on the 1960 model with, among other things, vertical ribs in the grill and 6 round taillights instead of 4. Available engines were the 452 V8 and 430 V8 – 5,8 and 7,0 liters respectively. Available variants were hardtop and convertible.

 

On the left, a 1960 model with 6 taillights, while the 1958 and 1959 models (right) had 4.
 

About the pictures

The main picture of the French car is taken during a car meet in Perpignan, 2024. The white car with the trunk open was photographed during a car meet at Ekebergsletta.

 

"Wild Bird" Thunderbird

thunderbird mk2
 

Custom-built cars like this become an attraction at car shows. This car was on display at Oslo Motor Show 2024 It is called wild bird, – and is built on a Ford Thunderbird mk2 1959 model. The car is a project of Bosse "Gamen" Sandberg and his nephew.

 
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