The 1958 Ford Thunderbird did more than add a back seat. It stretched its wheelbase, reinvented its structure, and turned a two-seat sports car into one of Detroit’s first true personal luxury coupes.

The battle in the US automotive space in the late '50s reached new heights, especially as Chevrolet launched an all-new full-size lineup to regain the number one spot. The GM brand eventually managed ...

1958 marked a new beginning for the T-Bird, as Ford dropped the two-seater configuration for two extra seats that turned the car into a luxurious ride for the entire family. The change produced mixed ...