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FordThunderbird (second generation)
Production1958–1960
Recorded originUnited States
ClassAutomobile
Also known asSquare 'Bird · Square Bird · Squarebird
Background
The second generation Ford Thunderbird was produced by Ford for the 1958 to 1960 model years as a successor to the popular 1955–1957 two-seater. In response to Ford-conducted surveys two major changes were made to attract potential buyers: two rear seats were added and the level of luxury and features of a full-sized car were incorporated into a mid-size platform.
Text adapted from “Ford Thunderbird (second generation)” on Wikipedia ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · retrieved 2026-07
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