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 1956 Ford Thunderbird
for your consideration. This beautiful little bird was built on
March 28, 1956 at the Dearborn, Michigan plant. It was delivered to
the Fontaine Ford Sales in Peterborough, New Hampshire. The car
comes with a white hard top, white vinyl top, whitewall tires and
more. The car features a 312 v8 with an Edelborck 4bbl paired to
manual transmission. It spent much of its life in Virginia. This is
a great running little car and it handles as it should. Enjoying
driving a classic icon without breaking the bank.
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.