Vehicle Description
Ford was looking for something to compete with the Chevrolet
Corvette which started to show quickly as a popular segment but
didn't want to pursue the sports car necessary but created a
segment all of its own. With the clever marketing plan in place,
Ford began the production of the Ford Thunderbird in 1955 as a
Personal Car segment and although it was very much a sporty
two-seater convertible just like the Corvette, it paid more
attention to luxury and comfort more so than the competition. This
model did not inherit its second row of seats until 1958 and from
there it slowly but surely grew in size, generation after
generation until 1977 when the larger cars lost their popularity in
the market. The Thunderbird was one of the longest lasting nametags
for Ford and started strong by selling 23 models for every one
Corvette sold when it first hit the market. The only changes
completed between its inception model to the 1956 was moving the
spare tire to a continental-style rear bumper in order to make more
room within the trunk.
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this 1956 Ford Thunderbird
for consideration. This Bird is finished in a Peacock Blue exterior
with White (port hole) removable hard top that has all new gaskets
installed on it. The interior is also a Peacock Blue and White
interior with newer carpet. Some key features on this specific
Thunderbird includes; Factory Spare Tire Continental Kit, 292 cubic
inch V8 motor and automatic transmission (believed to be rebuilt in
2002 along with the restoration), new steering, shocks, u-joints,
blower motor and suspension, rebuilt vacuum wiper motor, new period
correct wiper blades, new brake drums, new wheel cylinders on all 4
corners, newer chrome front and rear bumper, wide white Coker
Radial tires with new spare to match, Kenwood AM/FM/Cassette stereo
with 4 speakers, factory white snap on tonneau cover with zip out
driver side, shop manual and custom Durafin car cover. This vehicle
is a great driver and ready to go for its new owner, please call or
email us today for more information.
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.
