Vehicle Description
1955 FORD THUNDERBIRD ROADSTER When GI's who fought in the European
Theater of World War II returned home, they brought with them fond
memories of the British two-seaters that were a common sight over
there. Some even managed to buy some and have them shipped home. It
was clear to Detroit that there just might be a market for an
American made version of the famed two-seater open car. The two
most famous of these were the MG-TC (and the later TD) and the
incredibly handsome Jaguar XK-120. Kaiser introduced the famed
Kaiser-Darrin in the early 50's and Chevrolet would follow next
with the legendary Corvette. Ford was not blind to Chevrolet's new
car, but chose to develop a car along a different path. It was
decided their car would be made of metal instead of fiberglass;
that it would be powered by a V-8 engine unlike the Corvette's Blue
Flame Six"; and that it would feature roll-down windows and an
optional hardtop unlike the Corvette's snap on curtains. They
further decided that it would, as much as possible, utilize the
same tooling and parts interchangeability with the big Fords of
that era. This Magnificent Southern Estate Classic is finished in
Prized Thunderbird Blue with Turquois & White Interior. It
underwent a Professional Award Winning Restoration, including
Exterior, Interior, Brightwork, Top, & Mechanics. Investment
Exceeds $66K. Included, is a Portfolio of Documentation/Receipts.
It comes with Every Available Option: Ford Automatic Transmission
Floor mounted Locking Button Shift Selector Low and Drive Range
Master Guide Power Steering Sure Swift Power Brakes Power Window
Lifts Four Way Power Seat Astra-Dial Full Instrumentation Panel
Telescopic Lifeguard Steering Wheel o Fully Adjustable Full
Instrumentation (All Functional) Factory Tachometer Directional
Signals Magicaire Heating and Defrost System Delux Town and Country
Power Radio AM-FM-CD Sound System Remote Controller Blue Tooth
Discreetly Located in Glove Box Electric Clock (Functional) Cigar
Lighter (unused) Tinted Windows Colonial White Hardtop Fully
Disappearing Soft Top Backup Lamps Chrome Side View Mirror Rear
Fender Shields Rear Fender Skirts Chrome "Eye Brows" on Headlamp
Covers Wide Whitewall Radial Tires Goodyear 670/15 "Ford" Scripted
Wheel Covers "THUNDERBIRD SPECIAL" V-8 Engine Carburetor Upgraded
for Reliability & Touring 292 Cubic Inch Displacement 193
Horsepower 8.1:1 Compression Ratio 3.75 X 3.30 Inch Bore & Stroke
Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust System Through Rear Bumper Ports
Chrome Engine Dress Up Kit 12 Volt Electrical System Significant
Improved Reliability for Touring Full - Flow Oil Filter Trunk Jack
102 Inch Wheelbase 185 Inch Length 2837 lb. Weight 71 Inch Width
Thunderbird Blue (Turquoise) Code "T" Exterior, "C" Interior Highly
Detailed Engine Compartment Show Quality Original Owner's Manual
T'Bird Scripted Floor Mats Consistent Trophy Winner at Local Shows
Included is a Painting of '55 created by Artist for Owner In 1955,
driving a Thunderbird immediately became the cool thing to do. It
was considered "A Personal Car of Distinction." It was a hit with
Hollywood Celebrities, the Country Club Set, and Urban Singles. The
Popularity of the T'Bird forced Chevy to make changes to the
Corvette to make it more luxurious, more powerful, and thus more
appealing to a larger group of people. The T'Bird was a Sporty Car,
a Boulevard Cruiser, a Luxury Car, a Personal Car. It "Sparked a
Passion in America" that lives on to this day! This Magnificent
Rare Thunderbird in Prized Thunderbird Blue with Turquois & White
Interior, with every option $ could buy, is an Absolute Pleasure to
Drive, and garners all the "oohs and aahs" anytime out. Please
examine the Show Quality Engine Compartment. Many "Baby Bird"
aficionados consider the "55" to be the "First, Most Beautiful, and
Most Desirable of the "Baby Birds" of the era. It is Absolutely
Excellent Throughout