If there's an epitome of the classic car, then it's this two-seater. Together with the Chevrolet Corvette, the 1955 Ford Thunderbird is THE American sports car. Manuela Feicht is a fan of classic American automobiles, and especially her '55 T-Bird.She loves the way it looks, but she also appreciates its performance. The first generation T-Birds had 200 horsepower. By comparison, Porsches built at the time had just 70. Even in "goldenrod yellow," the car doesn't look overly ostentatious. That's part of its appeal.

The Drive It team takes a closer look at Manuela's '55 T-Bird...