Body off frame restored. Has power steering and brakes. Modern a/c
neatly installed. This is the one you want. Gorgeous colors, great
features and from an owner that knows cars and has this one dialed
in. Only 7,300 miles since finished.
EXTERIOR: The 56 Victoria is such a good looking car, this one has
gorgeous factory colors. California car built in San Jose. We have
photo album showing the body off the frame restoration in 1993. It
looks like it was just done in the last 12 months. It was stripped
to a bare shell. Each side of the car is straight, there's no
bubbles or cracking. Has a glossy finish. Jambs are restored,
weatherstrips were replaced. All the trim is restored or replaced.
The little flippers over the doors have been rebuilt. It is decked
out with rocker moldings, fender skirts with stone shields,
fingernail guards on the handles, dual mirrors and rear antenna.
Red Thunderbird emblems on each fender let you know about the
special motor under the hood. It also has optional reverse lights
and the exhaust right through the bumper. The rims were painted
body the color, hubcaps are mint and it even has the red crown
nozzle caps. Also has radial white wall tires.
INTERIOR: The interior was completely gutted. They used Dyna mat
sound deadener. Correct reproduction upholstery and door panels
from ABC interior. The carpet and headliner were replaced.
Turquoise seat belts front and back were installed. The dash area
is completely restored- repainted, the knobs, bezels, gauges
excellent. A panel below the dash was very neatly made and painted
the match for the air conditioning vents and controls, looks like
the factory did it. New wiring front to back.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Completely restored. Engine is a 292 4-barrel
Thunderbird Special, completely rebuilt, balanced and hardened
valve seats. The valley area was milled for better oil efficiency.
New parts in the motor and heads. All the components were restored.
The wiring harness is new front to back. Has power steering and
upgraded power brakes. The air conditioning system is installed so
cleverly you dont even know it's there, I was impressed. Also
upgraded from a generator to an alternator and an electric choke.
Everything is painted neatly, has washer bag, Thunderbird
decals.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Completely restored in the trunk. Clean metal
painted white. Replaced the weatherstrip, decal and plaid mat.
Matching blue rim with hubcap, red cap and the radial whitewall has
never been used. Has jack assembly. Also included is has a
California Car Cover, framed picture, 1956 plate and shop
manual.
UNDERSIDE: Body was pulled from the frame. Pictures show the bottom
stripped to bare metal. It was then painted body color. The entire
chassis was rebuilt and detailed. It was oxide blasted and epoxy
primed. Bushings, tie rods, balljoints were replaced. Power
steering unit looks new. Brakes rebuilt, axle bearings replaced,
renewed gas tank, shocks and universal joints replaced. Upgraded
stainless steel dual exhaust system. Bottom of the motor is clean.
Has Ford-o-matic trans and 3.23 rear end. It looks pretty good
under here!
Really, this will be a good car for it's new owner. The owner was a
respected collector/car lover who unfortunately passed away. He
kept his cars in excellent working order. The photo album showing
the before and restoration pictures will be included. Consider all
the colors, features and restoration on this one when comparing to
others. There is no comparison!
I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for
virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. A significant
amount of effort goes into fact checking. What I am offering is my
professional impression of the vehicle.
Our salesmen are happy to assist with descriptions and making sure
your questions are answered. One great suggestion is letting us do
a walk around video that explains the car's condition in
detail.
Don't be intimidated, contact sales now for a no pressure, no
hassle experience!
815 385 3644 9-5 central
[email protected] Answered ASAP
Air conditioning
Power steering
Power brakes
Radial white walls
Rocker trim
Fender skirts
Rear mount antenna
Dual mirrors
Reverse lights
Dual exhaust
T-bird special motor
Seat belts
