Big, powerful, and luxurious, it’s one of the most iconic vehicles ever produced by DeSoto. The color-matched black steering wheel is tilt-away, and the driver will also enjoy power steering and power brakes.ĭesigned by the legendary Virgil Exner, the 1955 DeSoto Fireflite featured the bold design details, posh interior and Hemi power that defined the middle of the fabulous 1950s. The great-looking white bucket seat upholstery is split by the factory console, with all the correct factory gauges and a factory AM/FM radio adorning the classic dash. It’s an amazing experience to slide into this cabin and enjoy all that room, with clean white upholstery accented by black carpets and plenty of shiny stainless-steel trim. The engine bay is nicely clean and detailed, one you will certainly be proud to show off, and the underside is just as clean. Power is provided by the classic 390-cubic-inch V-8 engine, easily pushing 300 HP, backed by a Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission and the heavy-duty rear differential. This Thunderbird displays lovely trim and ample chrome throughout including five wire wheels, one of which is housed in the Continental kit. The Rangoon Red paint is excellent throughout, and it’s easy to see how straight the bodywork is and how tight the panels fit on this sleek car. No matter where you were, the Thunderbird could accommodate all your automotive needs. Raise the tan power convertible top, and you’re safe from the weather. With the optional removable fiberglass tonneau cover in place, you’re driving a sleek two-seater remove the tonneau, and invite your friends for a four-seat open ride. The new ’64 offered a unique mix of looks for a mid-sized car. It was offered in a choice of hardtop, landau, or convertible, with an authorized Ford dealer option Sports Roadster kit. Often called the Gen 4 Thunderbird, the new 1964 model was a solid success for Ford, selling very well. It’s a beautiful car, especially in convertible form, and has earned its place in Ford’s history. Its front-end was an evolution of the 1963’s bullet nose, giving the pointed front a new design language while the rear moved to innovative horizontal rectangular sequential taillights. Their sleek, chrome-clad elegance sold well from ’61 - '63, so in 1964, another new Thunderbird generation bowed, this time with more body styling, a formal roofline, and the same bulletproof 390 FE V-8 as its predecessor. The Thunderbird became the halo car for Ford, one which was key to their success, and became an icon for the burgeoning personal luxury market. After a threeyear run with the Generation 2 ‘Birds, in 1961, Ford steered the Thunderbird toward the personal luxury car market and enjoyed great sales for the next decade. Ford’s Thunderbird was late to the battle with Corvette for two-seat American luxury car supremacy when it arrived in 1955, but it brought plenty of undeniable style.
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