Vehicle Description
1956 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 Estate Classic is finished in Prized
Thunderbird Colonial White with Black & White Interior, White
Hardtop, and Black Soft Top. It underwent a Professional Hibernia
Photo Documented Rotisserie Restoration, including Exterior,
Interior, Brightwork, Top & Mechanics. Investment exceeds $250k
with receipts. Included is a Portfolio, of Photo and Receipt
Documentation. It comes with a comprehensive complement of
amenities including: Ford Automatic Transmission Floor-mounted
Locking Button Shift Selector Low and Drive Range Sure Swift Power
Brakes Four Way Power Seat Astra-Dial Full Instrumentation Panel
Telescopic Lifeguard Steering Wheel Fully adjustable Full
instrumentation Factory Tachometer Directional Signals Magicare
Heating and Defrost System Town and Country Sound System Internal
FM-Conversion Electric Clock (Functional) Cigar Lighter (Unused)
Colonial White Port Hole Hardtop Fully Disappearing Soft Top Haartz
Cloth Canvas Chrome Side View Mirror Wing Windows Rear Fender
Skirts with Fender Shields Seat Belts Radial Wide Whitewall Tires
Stunning Continental Kit Factory Scripted Wire Wheel Covers
"THUNDERBIRD SPECIAL" V-8 Engine Chrome Engine Dress Up Kit 312
Cubic Inch Displacement 225 Horsepower 9:1 Compression Ratio 3.80 X
3.44 Inch Bore & Stroke Dual Exhaust System Through Rear Bumper
Ports T-Bird Scripted Floor Mats Chrome Engine Dress Up Kit 12 Volt
Electrical System Significant Improved Reliability & Improved
Lighting for Evening Tours Full-Flow Oil Filter Trunk Jack Side
Opening Fresh Air Vents 102 Inch Wheelbase 185 Inch Length Highly
Detailed Engine Compartment and Undercarriage Show Quality Original
Owner's Manual In 1956, 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
Colonial with Black & White Interior, with a multitude of options,
is an Absolute Pleasure to Drive and garners all the "oohs and
aahs" anytime out. Many 'Baby Bird' aficionados consider the "56"
with the Factory Continental Kit to be the "Most Beautiful, and
Most Desirable of the "Baby Birds" of the era. It is Truly One of
the Very Best of the Best. It is Absolutely Pristine Throughout and
Ready for Show or Tour.
