Vehicle Description
We are pleased to offer this 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible for
purchase. The Thunderbird was a rushed development in response to
the Corvette, but then ended up as a personal luxury roadster
instead. The first year (1955) Thunderbird was a tremendous success
selling 16,155 cars compared to just 700 Corvette's sold. The
Thunderbirds were marketed towards their features rather than
performance despite having a 292 cu in V8. The 1955 to 1957 years
were just 2-seaters and remained that way until 2002 (which were
modeled after the 1st generation Thunderbirds whom many believe are
the pinnacle of the line).
The car offered here is a very straight forward, running and
driving example that has been well kept, never taken apart,
received paint and attention over the years, and retains an
excellent core structure. It retains its original factory original
color of Raven Black, the interior was reupholstered some time ago
in coordinating black and white vinyl, with white factory hard top
and soft top. This is a Texas car that retains a very original and
very good core structure as the frame and underside appear very
original with the exception of serviceable items and new fuel
tank.
The car is powered by its factory 292 V8 engine, automatic
transmission and rear wheel drive. Features included: Bench seat,
wheel covers, fender skirts, signature through bumper exhaust,
power steering, power windows, upgraded radio, assembly manual,
floor shifter automatic, etc.
This 55 T-bird is a runner and proven driver and is ready for
immediate enjoyment.
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.