Vehicle Description
1955 FORD THUNDERBIRD ROADSTER When GI's who fought in the European
Theater of World War II returned home, they brought with them fond
memories of the British two-seaters that were a common sight over
there. Some even managed to buy some and have them shipped home. It
was clear to Detroit that there just might be a market for an
American made version of the famed two-seater open car. The two
most famous of these were the MG-TC (and the later TD) and the
incredibly handsome Jaguar XK-120. Kaiser introduced the famed
Kaiser-Darrin in the early '50s and Chevrolet would follow next
with the legendary Corvette. Ford was not blind to Chevrolet's new
car, but chose to develop a car along a different path. It was
decided their car would be made of metal instead of fiberglass;
that it would be powered by a V-8 engine unlike the Corvette's Blue
Flame Six"; and that it would feature roll-down windows and an
optional hardtop unlike the Corvette's snap-on curtains. They
further decided that it would, as much as possible, utilize the
same tooling and parts interchangeability with the big Fords of
that era. This Magnificent Southern Estate Classic is finished in
Prized Thunderbird Torch Red with Red & White Interior, Red
Hardtop, & White Soft Top. It underwent a Professional Fully Photo
Documented Restoration, including Exterior, Interior, Brightwork,
Top, & Mechanics. Restoration Completed only (200) "Break-In" Miles
Ago. Investment Exceeds $89K. Included, is a Portfolio of Photo
Documentation. It comes with a Full Complement of Amenities: . Ford
Automatic Transmission o Floor-mounted Locking Button Shift
Selector o Low and Drive Range . Master Guide Power Steering . Sure
Swift Power Brakes . Four-Way Power Seat . Astra-Dial Full
Instrumentation Panel . Telescopic Lifeguard Steering Wheel o Fully
Adjustable . Full Instrumentation (All Functional) . Factory
Tachometer . Directional Signals . Magicaire Heating and Defrost
System . Air Conditioning . AM-FM-CD Sound System o "T Bird" Facia
o Unaltered Dash o CD Player Discreetly Located in Trunk
Compartment . Electric Clock . Cigar Lighter (unused) . Tinted
Windows . Torch Red Hardtop . Fully Disappearing Soft Top . Backup
Lamps . Chrome Side View Mirror . Rear Fender Skirts . Goodyear
Scripted Wide Whitewall Tires o Supercushion 670/15 . Stunning
Continental Kit . Kelsey Hayes Style Wire Wheels o T'Bird Scripted
Spinner Center Caps . "THUNDERBIRD SPECIAL" V-8 Engine o 292 Cubic
Inch Displacement o 193 Horsepower o 8.1:1 Compression Ratio o 3.75
X 3.30 Inch Bore & Stroke o Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust System
Through Rear Bumper Ports . Chrome Engine Dress Up Kit . 12 Volt
Electrical System o Significant Improved Reliability & Improved
Lighting for Evening Touring . Full-Flow Oil Filter . Trunk Jack .
102 Inch Wheelbase . 185 Inch Length . 2837 lb. Weight . 71 Inch
Width . Highly Detailed Engine Compartment o Show Quality . Highly
Detailed Undercarriage o Show Quality . Owner's Manual In 1955,
driving a Thunderbird immediately became the cool thing to do. It
was considered "A Personal Car of Distinction." It was a hit with
Hollywood Celebrities, the Country Club Set, and Urban Singles. The
Popularity of the T'Bird forced Chevy to make changes to the
Corvette to make it more luxurious, more powerful, and thus more
appealing to a larger group of people. The T'Bird was a Sporty Car,
a Boulevard Cruiser, a Luxury Car, a Personal Car. It "Sparked a
Passion in America" that lives on to this day! This Magnificent
Rare Thunderbird in Prized Thunderbird Torch Red with Red & White
Interior, with a multitude of options, including Air Conditioning,
is an Absolute Pleasure to Drive, and garners all the "oohs and
aahs" anytime out. Please examine the Show Quality Engine and
Undercarriage Compartments. Many "Baby Bird" aficionados consider
the "55" to be the "First, Most Beautiful, and Most Desirabl