1955 Ford Thunderbird
- Serial number P5FH2344790
- French registration
- Monegasque origin
- Typical 1950s convertible
Introduced in 1954 and produced from October of the same year at the Dearborn, Michigan plant, the Ford Thunderbird (first generation) met the growing demand in the American market for a prestigious two-seater capable of combining style, comfort and performance.

Designed to compete indirectly with the Chevrolet Corvette C1, it differs in its less radical approach: rather than a pure sports car, the Thunderbird is positioned as an elegant, high-performance "personal car" designed for the road.
It's powered by a 193-hp, 4.8-liter Y-Block 292 ci V8 engine, mated to a Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission - a combination typical of mid-1950s American high-end models.

The independent front suspension and four-wheel drum brakes reflect a design adapted to the comfort standards of the time.

Machined in Michigan, this model boasts 36,291 miles on the odometer, and is distin...