On Christmas morning in 1993, Alan Jackson’s gift from his wife wasn’t under the tree. It was in their garage. Jackson watched as Denise raised the door to reveal an iconic classic car. The country artist was thrilled. As he took in the sight of the polished 1955 Ford Thunderbird, he said, “Oh, you bought me a car like mine!,” Denise shared with CBS Sunday Morning.
When Jackson was only 12 years old, he began saving money for his dream car. After three years of hard work and sacrifice, he purchased a 1955 Ford Thunderbird convertible. It needed a lot of work, but that was no problem for Jackson. His father Gene was a car enthusiast and Ford mechanic, so they had no problem restoring the classic automobile.
