Vehicle Description
Ford was looking for something to compete with the Chevrolet
Corvette which started to show quickly as a popular segment but
didn't want to pursue the sports car necessary but created a
segment all of its own. With the clever marketing plan in place,
Ford began the production of the Ford Thunderbird in 1955 as a
Personal Car segment and although it was very much a sporty
two-seater convertible just like the Corvette, it paid more
attention to luxury and comfort more so than the competition. This
model did not inherit its second row of seats until 1958 and from
there it slowly but surely grew in size, generation after
generation until 1977 when the larger cars lost their popularity in
the market. The Thunderbird was one of the longest lasting nametags
for Ford and started strong by selling 23 models for every one
Corvette sold when it first hit the market. The only changes
completed between its inception model to the 1956 was moving the
spare tire to a continental-style rear bumper in order to make more
room within the trunk.
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this stunning 1956 Ford
Thunderbird for consideration. The car was sold new at Tenvoorde
Motor Company in St. Cloud, Minnesota on January 25, 1956. The car
comes with a copy of the original sales statement. The car
eventually made its way to California and then here to Michigan.
The current owner has had the car for the last 12 years. The car
was restored in 1986 by Gary's T-Bird Restoration and still remains
in stunning condition. According to the owner the engine was also
rebuilt. The car rides on wide white walls mounted on factory steel
wheels that are painted the same color as the body. Other
highlights include continental kit and beautiful chrome, 4 way
power seats and highly detailed engine compartment. The car is
beautiful both inside and out.
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.
