Real Wheels: Achieving a childhood dream with his Ford Thunderbirds Steinke’s 1957 Ford Thunderbird - 2 seater. 1957 was the last year for the two seater car. Steinke’s 1958 Ford Thunderbird. The ‘58 Thunderbird grew in passenger capability, as Ford installed a rear seat. Steinke’s 1958 Ford Thunderbird. This was the first year for the rear seat. Sales showed that implementing the rear seat was a success. ONLY ON LIMAOHIO.COM See more profiles of Real Wheels cars at LimaOhio.com/tag/realwheels. ELIDA - Jeff Steinke, of Elida, owns both a 1957 and a 1958 Ford Thunderbird. Steinke brought them to the Gary Allen Memorial Classic Car Cruz-In.