What was the competition for the Ford Thunderbird in 1956?
What was the competition for the Ford Thunderbird in 1956? It's likely that these issues cost Ford a few sales. And for 1956, the Thunderbird's main competitor, the Chevrolet Corvette, got its act together and made big improvements, introducing a new V-8 engine and creature comforts such as roll-up windows instead of the plastic side curtains. What kind of paint did a 1956 Ford Thunderbird have? Above: 1956 Ford Thunderbird in Raven Black with a Colonial White hard top. Notice the exhaust outlets in the side of the rear bumper, and the profile view of the rear spare tire carrier....