Vehicle Description
1955 Ford Thunderbird
Why This Car Is Special
A first-year 1955 Ford Thunderbird remains one of the most
collectable '50s cars, and it's easy to understand why. The one we
have at Skyway Classics has the V8 engine, the great color combo of
red exterior and interior, and very desirable because of the
original owner is selling this icon of a car. We just added brand
new tires to it and also went over all the electronics including
the power seat and see is good to go.
Mechanical
1955 Ford Thunderbird
Why This Car Is Special
A first-year 1955 Ford Thunderbird remains one of the most
collectable '50s cars, and it's easy to understand why. The one we
have at Skyway Classics has the V8 engine, the great color combo of
red exterior and interior, and very desirable because of the
original owner is selling this icon of a car. We just added brand
new tires to it and also went over all the electronics including
the power seat and see is good to go.
Mechanical
This T-Bird has had a complete original restoration on the hardtop.
Under the hood is the Thunderbird Special ECS code 312 cubic inch
V8 engine. The correct factory painted red on the engine block and
intake and it has Thunderbird's special valve covers, all other
factory engine components, and the pie dish air topper with correct
diaphragm surrounding half of it. This motor inhales deeply through
a four-barrel carburetor, and it exhales out of the dual
exhaust.
The V8 is backed with an automatic transmission and underneath is
as clean, painted, and detailed as up above. It runs and drives
exceptionally well.
Interior
The red and white interior was re-upholstered, the dash repainted
red with all the correct gauges and radio, and the red carpet was
replaced giving the interior the look it did coming right out of
the showroom back in 1955.
A complete restoration was done to original specifications
including the painted-restored red hard top.
Exterior
There are no other 1955 Thunderbirds that are more desirable than
this first-ever Red on Red T-Bird. The chrome really sets the
Thunderbird apart as does the wraparound front bumper, wide mesh
grille, subtle hood scoop, and the twin tailpipes integrated
through the rear bumper guards.
The factory wheels and Ford hubcaps are correct as is the wide
whitewall tires. The wheel well fender flares give it the final
correct look too.
Conclusion
This a stunning 1955 Ford Thunderbird that we have here at Skyway
Classics is very nice and restored. The Thunderbird was Henry
Ford's response to the Chevrolet Corvette, and no one could have
predicted the success the Thunderbird would have. The Thunderbird's
first year of production literally outsold the Corvette more than
23 to 1.
This T-Bird is more than just nostalgic, it is iconic and a car
that will evoke envy from everyone who sees you driving it.
Give us a call at 941-254-6608.
