Vehicle Description
So, we all know that the first Thunderbirds were a two-seat
convertible produced by Ford and often referred to as the Baby
Bird. It was in direct response to the Corvette. It was first
marketed as a "Personal Car" focusing more on driver comforts and
features rather than performance, however with its small light
weigh stature and powerful V8 engine, it could hold its own quite
well. This car was assembled in Detroit on March 30, 1956, it was
one of only 15,631 examples produced that year. This Thunderbird
still retains its original engine and transmission along with its
Ford-O-Matic transmission, power steering, power seat, power brakes
and Kelsey Hayes wire wheels. In addition, the mileage of just over
40,000 is believed to be true and accurate based on a legal
notarized document from AZ in 2001 stating that at that time, the
car had been owned by its 2nd owner for almost 32 years. The letter
went on to stat that the car was traded in to Read Mullan Ford in
Phoenix, AZ by its first owner in 1969 and they purchased it with
33,000 miles. Throughout the years the car had been touched up as
scratches and things ensued and finally at some point after 2001 a
new paint was done. However the paint is the only thing that has
been done, the rest of the car appears to be all original with no
signs ever of collision or rust corrosion. The chrome is in
excellent condition as is everything else. All is in perfect
working order including the clock. I am truly amazed also at how
well this car drives. It starts perfectly with no leaking or smoke
and goes down the road quiet and smooth with plenty of power. The
colonial white exterior garners plenty of attention. The car comes
with its original window sticker and owners manuals along with the
original signed and notarized document. The third owner donated the
car in 2001 to a church, it was then sold to a high bidder. This
car has always been perfectly stored and lovingly cared for. There
are plenty of mediocre tri-five Thunderbird out there for mediocre
pricing, however this is not one of them. This car is quite amazing
from top to bottom.
To see over 80 photos of this car, including undercarriage please
visit our website www.grautogallery.com
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.