1957 Ford Thunderbird Pro Street - Primer Black (Hot Wheels) 1/18
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Mattel Hot Wheels Diecast Model No. 6068
SKU: HW-TBIRD-B
Specifications
| Vehicle Year | 1957 |
|---|---|
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Thunderbird |
| Color | Black |
| Scale | 1/18 |
| Manufacturer | Hot Wheels |
| Model Number | Mattel Hot Wheels Diecast Model No. 6068 |
| SKU | HW-TBIRD-B |
The Ford Thunderbird debuted in 1955 as Ford's answer to the Chevrolet Corvette, though Ford positioned it as a personal luxury car rather than a pure sports car. The original two-seat 'Classic Birds' of 1955–1957 are the most collectible, with production of just 53,166 over three years. The 1958 switch to a four-seat body was controversial but commercially successful, and the Thunderbird nameplate survived through 2005 across eleven distinct generations.
This 1/18 scale replica of the 1957 Ford Thunderbird in Black is produced by Hot Wheels to collector-grade specifications. At 1/18 scale — the most popular collector scale — the model measures approximately 10 inches in length and displays beautifully on a shelf or in a glass cabinet. Every detail — from paint finish to badging — is reproduced from measurements taken from the original vehicle. Manufacturer reference number: Mattel Hot Wheels Diecast Model No. 6068.