Vehicle Description
This 1955 Ford Thunderbird has both tops, V8 power, and the kind of
color coordination that has the same appeal as a tuxedo. So if you
like distinguished vintage motoring, read on.
You're looking at the first-ever Thunderbird. 1955 was the debut of
this icon, and it was Ford's personal statement. They let the
designers take their time to develop a long and sleek machine that
was equal parts sporty and luxury. It looks quite handsome in an
upgrade to black paint later in life. That means you get a more
modern clearcoat luster. We love these first-year T-birds for all
the little details, including the hood scoop, sporty side louvers,
bright/smooth wheel covers, fender skirts, and jet-inspired
tailfin. And the chrome bumper design was awesome. Up front is a
bold dual-bullet style, and the rear had similar inserts, but those
were actually for the tailpipes. You have the choice of a
smart-looking black folding roof, or the iconic porthole hardtop is
in a contrasting white that makes the whole package look like
formalwear.
Of course, a first-year Thunderbird is meant to be open to the
world, and so they gave you the same black and white appeal inside.
There's a sporty feeling with the machine-turned panel that flows
from the dash seamlessly to both doors. Because this is a personal
luxury cruiser, you get some features that are a true rarity for
the time, like the power seat. You'll love slipping behind the
artful factory steering wheel and looking at the cool plexiglas
speedometer. It has some driver-oriented upgrades like the Stewart
Warner tach in the dash and auxiliary readouts cleanly installed
below. You might also spot the well-integrated AM/FM digital tuner
w/cassette upgrade. It means you get to listen to the more modern
tunes in this very vintage ride.
Under the hood are some interesting upgrades. The V8 is now Ford
289 cubic-inch unit. This hardy powerplant is the base for decades
of Ford performance, and so there are plenty of speedy upgrades
available if you so desire. The electric system is now running 12
volts with an alternator, so this one is far better for modern
driving. In fact, the V8 fires up nicely, runs strong, and you have
a three-speed automatic transmission. So it makes for a nice
cruising total package.
Complete with maintenance records, this one has the look and
features you want. So don't let this black first-year T-bird slip
away. Call today!!!