• June 25, 2010

Ford will begin celebrating the famed Thunderbird nameplate's 55th anniversary this year with a display of some 300 Thunderbirds with their owners in Dearborn, Mich., from 30 states and Canada on Saturday.

The Ford Thunderbird is known for its classic design cues and the character of a true American sports car. But it also has 55 years of history to go along with that, and owners across the country are coming together to celebrate.

The car show will start at noon and run until 4 p.m., with Thunderbirds from every year of production on display. The event is hosted by The Water Wonderland Thunderbird Club, The American Road Thunderbird Club and The Thunderbird Nest.