Classic Bird

1955-1957

Body Styles

1956 

2-Door Hardtop (40B)

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

2-Door Convertible (40A)

 

 

 

 

 

 

    no top installed

1957 

2-Door Hardtop (40B)

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

2-Door Convertible (40A)

 

 

 

 

 

 

    no top installed

How to distinguish model years from each other?

1956 models received a tire kit on the rear of the car, the typical thunderbird symbol and openable air vents on the sides

 

1957 received tail fins and (now rectangular) parking lamps moved into the bumper

Information are contradictory in different sources. If you have other information from a reliable source, please let me know.

1955 

2-Door Convertible (40)

    with hardtop installed

 

 

 

 

 

 

    with fabric top installed

 

 

 

 

 

 

    no top installed