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    Sound Your Horn

    May 16, 2022 5 minutes

    ’55-to-’56 T-Bird improvements

    I liked the article “Surprised by a ’Bird” in the May 1 issue and the story behind the 1956 Thunderbird featured in it. It’s great to know the history behind a particular car, especially when there are family ties.

    The other comment I wanted to share was about the major differences in the 1955 and ’56 T-Birds. One distinguishing difference being that 1955 T-Birds didn’t have the much needed (to me) vents on the front fenders. And, under the hood was a 12-volt battery in a ’56, whereas there was a 6-volt battery in ’55. Another big plus!

    I always look for to the arrival of Old Cars magazine, which is read cover to cover.

    Dan Corrigan, Ocean Shores, Wash.

    Delivering an engine correction

    The “Special Delivery” article on the 1957 Pontiac sedan delivery in the April 15 issue was not correct in stating the ’57

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