1958 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
The two-seater Thunderbird easily outsold the Chevy Corvette in 1955-1957, but Ford management figured they could sell even more as four-seaters.
 ©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Ford developed the 1958 Thunderbird convertible as a four-door car, in hopes of boosting sales. See more classic car pictures. |
Thus, the 1958 Ford Thunderbird convertible arrived riding a 12-inch-longer 113-inch wheelbase that allowed for a cozy rear seat, plus an extra 800-900 pounds of road-hugging weight.
 ©2007 Publications International, Ltd. The 1958 Thunderbird convertible had a 113-inch wheelbase. |
But like the 1955-1957 'Birds, the all-new 1958 was low-slung and every bit as stylish, as the 1958 convertible pictured here ably demonstrates.
 ©2007 Publications International, Ltd. This 1958 Thunderbird is full of stylish appeal. |
 ©2007 Publications International, Ltd. The interior of this 1958 Thunderbird convertible features crisp red seats and a white steering wheel. |
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