Vehicle Description
Very nicely optioned and frame off restored 1956 Ford Thunderbird!�
Fitted with original 312ci V8, Cruise-O-Matic, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power seat, and Stayfast cloth soft
top!� Factory coded Sunset Coral over White interior!� Beautifully
executed throughout! Introduced in 1955, Ford's Thunderbird was
arguably a response to Chevrolet's Corvette that dazzled the
country in 1953. Although instead on competing directly in the
sports car market, Ford instead strived to steal attention and
launched the car in a new niche category, the "Personal Luxury
Car". These cars were, from the beginning, intended not for
practicality but rather for function-follows-form touring. These
buyers were wealthy and demanded the style, options and easy of
drivability of the best cars on the road but with no sacrifice to
comfort or reliability. As a result, it was customary to find
cushioned rides and big V8 power plants, with automatic
transmissions, and full power accessories as optional equipment.
None did this better than the original 1955-57 "Baby bird" that
remains a style icon almost 60 years later! We are incredibly
excited to offer this 1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible! Stunning
does not begin to describe the shade of Sunset Coral on this car;
it is truly something that must be seen in person to be appreciated
to the fullest! Complementing the exterior is a black cloth soft
top and Colonial White & Black combination vinyl interior. The car
is powered by a completely rebuilt 312ci V8 and Fordomatic
automatic transmission, with factory appointed 3.70:1 rear axle
ratio. This car is fitted with great options such as power
steering, power brakes, power windows, 4-way power seat, added
seatbelts for safety, engine dress-up kit, pushbutton AM Town &
Country radio, heater/defrost, windshield washer, telescoping
steering column, front license plate bracket, and fender skirts!
The car rides on Coker Classic 4-ply wide whitewall tires measuring
6.70-15 all around, finished with period correct wire spoke wheel
covers. This beautiful frame-off restored 1956 Ford Thunderbird was
finished in 2016 and has covered less than 90 miles since! The
exterior paint, chrome, interior upholstery, and undercarriage can
all be described as excellent. This car was completed with a
careful attention to detail with nearly everything, on every
surface, restored to a gloss or semi-gloss finish. Maintaining an
original look was the priority, and as a result, the car will
impress T-Bird enthusiasts all the while enabling the driver to
enjoy the convenience and benefits of a complete 12-volt conversion
with alternator charging. The engine bay is highly detailed with
every individual component being restored prior to installation,
all new hoses & clamps, completely new fuel system from the
stainless steel gas tank all the way to the rebuilt carburetor,
stainless steel exhaust system, etc. Underneath, the painted frame
is complemented with all new or rebuilt suspension components, new
brakes lines & components, new steering assembly, rear leaf springs
& shocks, body mount hardware, and more! The car comes complete
with factory jack & lug wrench, trunk mat, tire changing
instructions on trunk lid, and reproduction inspection stamps
throughout. �A very difficult car to criticize in person, it would
be nearly impossible to duplicate the results for our asking price.
We would welcome inspections or additional questions. We look
forward to your business!
