Over the years, the engine displacement of the Ford Thunderbird gradually increased, to reach the 5766cc of the second series, which went into production in 1958. But together with the displacement, the dimensions of the bodywork also increased, which from an elegant cabriolet had taken on a typically American look, with overall dimensions. remarkable. The coupe configuration was also available from the second series. Thunderbird II remained in production until 1960 with around 200,000 specimens built.