Introduced in 1955 as a rival for the Chevrolet Corvette, the Ford Thunderbird is widely regarded for having kick-started the personal luxury car market. And while it's not particularly famous as a race car, the Thunderbird has a significant motorsport history.
The nameplate amassed over 150 NASCAR wins, including five Daytona 500s, and had a prominent career at the drag strip. It also spawned a few unusual prototypes, including an e… (continue reading…)
