Vehicle Description
Looking to make a definitive statement behind the wheel of a
modified classic? Roll up in this 1956 Ford Thunderbird restomod
and watch the envy ensue. It no doubt will - this outstanding
specimen has consistently vanquished all comers on the local car
show circuit, collecting championship hardware at high profile
competitions like World of Wheels, Good Guys and the Street Machine
Nationals. And for very good reason - it's a great take on an
iconic model, with its one of a kind looks and impressive array of
high end components from front to back.
The '50s era T-birds are such an important part of automotive
history that, where modification is concerned, a sort of
Hippocratic oath applies - "First, Do No Harm." No worries here.
With its eye-catching, deep black PPG paint ornamented with gold
leaf stripes across its sides, this '56 certainly cuts a
distinctive appearance, but it's an instantly recognizable,
undeniably appealing one. The legions of enthusiasts who have
admired the model for years would approve. From the front, where
the hood scoop with its front billet bars sits over a show-stopping
grille and modified front bumper, to the back, with its own custom
bumper and perfectly positioned exhaust tips underneath, there's
just so much to like on display here. The front windshield sports
new glass framed by clean chrome and even the weather stripping is
in good condition. There's a black cloth convertible top on hand
for protection from the elements, with a rear window that's still
nice and clear.
You don't often come across a custom interior on a par with this
one. The low-backed bucket seats have a shape reminiscent of the
originals, but now wear black Ultraleather covers with ostrich skin
inserts that really stand out. A custom steering wheel with a
billet center and ostrich skin wrapping sits just in front of a
dash area that's been tastefully modified - it retains a nice part
of its original configuration, but is thoroughly dressed to the
nines, and the stock-look instrument cluster is bracketed by a
tachometer and analog clock, with a set of vents in position just
below to bring the cooling power of the Vintage Air system into the
cabin. There will be no shortage of audio options while you're on
the road. The custom AutoSound system features an AM/FM/CD stereo
to go along with a Kicker amplifier, and a 10 CD changer is
positioned in the trunk, so it's like having a personal juke box at
your disposal.
The high impact exterior of this vintage Ford would lead you to
believe that it was designed only for a display turntable or off
the line asphalt pursuits, but it's got a lot more versatility to
it. The powerplant under the hood is an absolute gem - a 302 cubic
inch GT40 crate engine, armed with SVO heads, a Z303 performance
cam, GT40 heads and a ProCharger Supercharger that brings
performance to a whole new level. The power on hand is evident
right away and the exhaust note emitted out of the Headman headers
and into the Flowmaster exhaust has to be experienced to be fully
appreciated. There's a custom-built 4-speed automatic transmission
sitting just behind the engine and the overall gearing strikes a
great balance - this T-Bird can melt rubber on command, but it's
also surprisingly well-behaved in everyday conditions. Sway bars
have been added in front and back to minimize body roll during hard
cornering and with its 2" dropped spindles, the stance on this
modded classic is just killer as it rules the boulevard on its Coy
wheels that have been outfitted with billet centers and feature
Hankook tires.
A dramatic, yet tastefully modded exterior, outstanding interior
and array of top of the line components make this 1956 Ford
Thunderbird restomod a very rare find. Call today!
