Vehicle Description
First introduced in 1955, the two seat Thunderbird was Ford's
response to the recently revealed Chevrolet Corvette. Dubbed as a
"personal luxury car" it was designed to evoke the emotions of
bespoke 1930s roadsters as well as provide modern technology and
sophistication. The small size and standard V8 engine meant that
the performance was strong but the focus was still more on drive
comfort than outright speed. In 1957, the car underwent some small
changes including larger fins, different badge placement and
reworked trim. The '57 Thunderbird was also the last 2-seat Ford
sports car until the 11th generation Thunderbird. Just 53k first
generation Thunderbirds were made.
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this very nice 1956
Thunderbird for your consideration. Initially sold with the smaller
292cid V8, this car had the larger 312cid V8 transplanted from a
similar car at some point in its life. The engine is smooth and
sounds very healthy.
The overall exterior quality is very nice, with solid, even paint
and chrome trim that is all intact but could use a polish. Newer
whitewall tires are mounted on wheels with factory hubcaps. It is
said that the exterior and interior are completely original and the
car spent the first 35 years of its life in California. The
interior is in excellent shape with a crack free dash and engine
turned trim that looks great. The seats are stain and rip free and
have great padding. The factory hardtop fits well and is in the
same condition as the rest of the car. The car is well equipped and
features the factory spare tire, 14in wire wheels with BFGoodrich
whitewall tires, fenders skirts, AM radio and more. Power brakes
stop the car with confidence and it drives very well.
Just 15,631 units were built in 1956 which makes it one of the
rarest models of all time.
A rare and gorgeous car with great options that is in great
condition, it is your time to buy this black beauty!
To see over 80 photos of this car, including under carriage please
visit our website www.grautogallery.com
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
