Ford Thunderbird

While Ford’s biggest contribution to the U.S. was its ability to produce sturdy, affordable vehicles, the iconic American brand never stopped focusing on glam and luxury. That’s probably why they decided to produce the Ford Thunderbird, a vehicle that was branded as a personal luxury car.

Ford promised luxury, and the Thunderbird delivered. After initially “giving” an automobile to every American, Ford was now set on putting every American behind the wheel of a not-for-all-wallets type of product. More than just a ’60s classic, the Thunderbird was produced all the way between 1955 and 2005, with only a minor interruption in manufacturing between 1997 and 2002.