Vehicle Description
1955 FORD THUNDERBIRD
We just purchased this car inadvertently from the family of the 2nd
owner who originally purchased it in 1972. We were told that this
T-Bird was used as a daily driver until 1988 when it was
decommissioned and stored in a climate-controlled facility until
spring of 2020 when it was pulled from storage and sent it to a
local repair shop that specializes in classics. There it underwent
a full service including new brakes, new shocks, new tires, new
exhaust, a new fuel system and the original 292 V-8 engine also
received a full tune-up, oil change and all fluids flushed and
filled. It also had the original 3 speed manual transmission
replaced with a rebuilt 4 speed which included rebuilding the
original shifter. a new clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing
was all replaced as well as the flywheel was resurfaced.
Unfortunately, the owner had a heart attack and passed away while
the car was still being repaired so he never got a chance to enjoy
the car again. The family decided to give it to the repair shop
in-lieu of paying the repair bill. A sad story but pretty cool,
nonetheless. Once in our shop we decided not to overly detail the
car because we feel the patina is part of this cars charm. The
body, floors, trunk and frame are all solid and clean and the Torch
Red re-paint is older but still very, very nice. We did compound
and polish the paint and detailed the chrome, trim, glass and
interior and she really looks amazing! We also just took it out for
a cruise and was extremely impressed on how nice it actually runs
and drives. Some other features include power adjustable seat,
radial whitewall tires and a hard top. This sweet little T-Bird is
one cool ride that you surely don't want to miss.
