1957 Ford Thunderbird - Leather Seat Series (YatMing) 1/18
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The '57 Thunderbird represented the first significant restyling for the sporty 2-seater. A redesigned rear section provided more storage room in the trunk and its length new angled fin design gave the car a sleeker look.
YatMing Road Signature Diecast Model No. 92357
SKU: LETHR-TBIRD
Specifications
| Vehicle Year | 1957 |
|---|---|
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Thunderbird |
| Scale | 1/18 |
| Manufacturer | YatMing |
| SKU | LETHR-TBIRD |
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 is produced by YatMing 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.
