John Travolta | 1955 Ford Thunderbird

Hollywood superstar John Travolta is known for owning many exotic things, including a colossal Boeing 747 that sits outside his house—yeah, literally—and a few classic cars, among other things. Speaking of classic cars, he owns an iconic 1955 Ford Thunderbird, which appeared in movies, print ads, television shows, and U.S. postage stamps. It has the charm of a sports car, but Ford stressed it’s a personal car. It was the second most-produced car in America from 1955 to 1957.

The two-seater beauty is powered by a V8 engine that produces 193 horsepower. It has a top speed of 179 km/h. Furthermore, the Thunderbird was not built for speed but essentially for its luxury and style. It came with a standard removable hardtop or an optional snug power soft-top—perhaps cash loans were numerous at the time, which allowed just about anyone to buy this charmer.

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