Ford Thunderbird

S1 E6: The 1955 Ford Thunderbird was meant to fulfill the desire for a sporty American car. In just two years, about 40-thousand T-Birds were sold. Shortly after, Ford took the Thunderbird in another direction. It became bigger and gained a backseat. It eventually was killed by Ford and then resurrected as one reminiscent of the original. it is one of the most durable names in US automotive history.