Vehicle Description
Very nicely sorted T-Bird in an excellent color combination!�
Features include Thunderbird 312 V8, automatic, Master-Guide power
steering, Swift-Sure power brakes, power seat, soft & hard� tops,
and�radial whitewalls!� Excellent road going condition!� Released
in 1955, the Thunderbird had created a new vehicle niche; the
personal luxury car. Equipped with performance motors, lots of
standard features, plush interiors and comfortable suspensions, the
Thunderbird was in a class all its own. For many, it was the
quintessential road trip car for two. As with most automakers in
the 50s, the car was drastically updated every year, with new sheet
metal and features. The second year of production debuted with the
spare tire absent from the inner trunk and mounted as a continental
style spare for additional trunk space, along with the exhaust now
existing through the rear bumper at the corners. Hardtops were now
available with optional porthole windows for better visibility when
in use. And for added cabin comfort, a side vent was incorporated
to the front fender to flow air into the cabin on hot days, along
with side wind wings, sun visors, 12-volt electrical system, and
round heater control knobs. Sales totaled only 15,631, fewest of
all baby Birds, making them highly collectible to this day!
Featured here is a 1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible finished in a
factory color code Z- Thunderbird Green (Sage) over XF-interior
code of Green & White. A wonderful host of options start with a
powerful P-code 312ci V8 offering 225 horsepower mated to a
Fordomatic automatic transmission and 3.31:1 rear axle ratio!
Optional equipment continues with Master-Guide power steering,
Swift-Sure power brakes, 4-way power seat, storable soft top in
white, porthole auxiliary hardtop, back-up lights, outside rearview
mirror, Magic-Aire heater/defrost, oil bath air cleaner, wide
whitewall tires updated to radials measuring 205/75R15, and modern
AM/FM/Cassette radio! This example appears to be a great blend of
original and cosmetically restored. The chrome shows as very well
kept original while the exterior paint has been nicely refinished.
Inside, the carpet & interior upholstery is new. The under hood
presentation has been beautifully detailed with factory chrome
engine dress up kit and polished finned aluminum valve covers. This
example was built the 14th day of December and delivered new to the
New York sales district. It was later located by the St. Louis Car
Museum in Lakeland, Florida. Showing 90,242 miles on the odometer,
it is believed to be actual, although no formal documentation was
provided to support such a claim. It runs and drives quite well,
and would make for a terrific investment for any driver or parade
going enthusiast! A wonderful color combination not often found on
the market, so please act quickly. Please feel free to call with
additional questions.
