Vehicle Description
1955 is the first year for the "Baby Bird" first generation
two-seat Thunderbird. Part sports car, part luxury car, Ford called
it a "personal car" upon its introduction. It created a sensation
and led to the "personal luxury car" segment. This blue 'Bird has
the 292 Y-block V8 with the signature finned Thunderbird valve
covers. An interesting feature on the car is the hood scoop. It
functions to let air in, and under the hood the air cleaner is
configured to what would be referred to as a ram air system in
later years. The performance aspect of the car is further validated
by the factory tach, seldom seen in the fifties. This car has all
the Thunderbird cues too, such as a removable hardtop, fender
skirts, floor shift, power seats, and what many feel is the
ultimate wheel and tire combination for the car -- chrome spoke
wheels on beautiful wide whitewall tires.
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custom vehicles. We have more than 200 vehicles in our collection
and have sold dozens nationwide and even overseas. We recommend
that all buyers who are unable to view a vehicle in person have a
pre-purchase inspection done prior to purchase. Inspections can be
performed by an independent party selected by the buyer. Due to the
age and uniqueness of these special vehicles, it is difficult to
cover all aspects and characteristics of each vehicle's condition
within the limited space available. Thus, pre-purchase inspections
are helpful to all parties involved. The information provided for
this vehicle is presented to the best of our knowledge, and is
deemed reliable. But MAXmotive does not warrant or guarantee this
information as a basis for purchase. It is the responsibility of
the buyer to make a thorough inspection to determine the
suitability of the vehicle prior to purchase.
