1955 Ford Thunderbird | MotorWeek Tire Tracks

The 1955 Ford Thunderbird wasn't just a car, it was a statement. Born out of the heat of a cross town rivalry and shaped by America's love for the automobile, it was Ford's answer to Chevrolet's Corvette, but with a twist. Sleek, fast, and comfortable, the Thunderbird became a fixture of Ford's stable for over 40 years. As our own Roger Mecca discovered, this was one bird that could really fly. READ THE TRANSCRIPT HERE: https://motorweek.org/auto-world/tire... See more of our Tire Tracks segments on our website: https://motorweek.org/features/?_feat... Find airdates on your local PBS station HERE: https://motorweek.org/watch/ Want to watch full episodes of MotorWeek? Download the PBS app for FREE or watch here: https://www.pbs.org/show/motor-week/ Stay connected with MotorWeek on social media! Twitter (X):   / motorweek   Facebook:   / motorweektv   Instagram:   / motorweek   TikTok:   / motorweek   MotorWeek, PBS' award-winning weekly automotive magazine, provides unbiased, consumer-oriented car news with feature stories on related topics. To license this video or any content from MotorWeek, please visit: https://www.parsintl.com/publications...