Ford Thunderbird (United States of America, 1958-1960)

Despite being a hit the model's volume of sales didn't grow as expected. This was related with the fact that a two-seater wasn't a suitable choice for families. Ford called it the end of an era. The second generation unveiled in 1958 was now a four-seater and was available as a two-door hardtop coupe or convertible. Motor Trend magazine named it Car of the Year. It was the first individual model to received the award.