Vehicle Description
The 1956 model, more trunk space was added, the spare wheel was
mounted outside. The exhausts were moved to the ends of the bumper
and air vents were added behind the front wheels to improve cabin
ventilation to improve rear quarter visibility with the removable
hardtop in place, the "porthole" windows were made available as a
no-cost option. Ford first introduced the convertible Thunderbird
in 1955 and continued the two-seater body style thru 1957. 1956 was
the first year Ford introduced a 12 volt electrical system on the
Thunderbird. 4 barrel carb Ford-O-matic Transmission 225HP
