The first-generation Ford Thunderbird was produced from 1955 to 1957 — the first 2-seat Ford since 1938 and Ford's response to Chevrolet's 1953 introduction of the Corvette. The 1956 Ford Thunderbird 2-door convertible had a base price of $3,150, and over the three-year production period a total of 53,166 were produced. It introduced an all-new concept called the 'personal luxury' car, offering sporty performance with luxury and comfort. For the 1956 model year, rectangular fresh-air vents were added to the front fenders, exhaust tips were moved to the ends of the bumper, and a Continental Kit was added to house the spare tire and increase trunk space. An optional 312 cubic inch V-8 engine was offered to maintain performance despite the added weight. Optional 'porthole' windows were available at no extra cost to improve rear-quarter visibility with the removable hardtop in place.

• Detailed V-8 engine and interior
• Opening hood
• Removable hardtop
• Continental style spare tire
• Moulded in white and clear with chrome plated parts and soft black tires