Vehicle Description
A first-year 1955 Ford Thunderbird is an irresistible treat. With a
strong V8, a great color combo, a cool hardtop, and plenty of
luxury inside, this one offers a terrific balance of sporty and
luxury in an iconic vintage package.
It's hard to find something more desirable than a first-year
T-Bird. Dual bullets in the bumper, a hood scoop, jet-fighter tail
fins, and a bold red color make it a stand out cruiser. Plus, when
you're a Thunderbird fan, you know to look for the extras. Items
like the fender skirts, factory wheel covers, and the exhaust
routed through the rear bumper. This was even upgraded to the
later-style porthole hardtop, which is a true icon all on its own.
The finish and details like the window seals are certainly far from
perfect. But there's a big appeal in a first-year T-bird that has
this level of completeness. In fact, the consignor initially
purchased this because it was recommended by his body shop as a car
that has very good and original sheet metal. And that's likely
going to be the big attraction for you, too. It's a true cruiser
that won't make you nervous if you want to have a fun road trip
today, and there's the allure of knowing you have a solid base any
time you want to take it to the next level.
The body and hardtop combo gives you a cool red with a hint of
white, and when you take the roof off, you get the same style. So
this T-bird looks stylish no matter if you're a coupe or open to
the world. It's also built to be a great mix of sporting and chic.
You see it in the optional power bench seat that has good
bolstering for individual comfort. The machine-turned panel has a
great sporty look as it flows across the dash and onto both doors.
The steering wheel is a mini work of art finished in red and
chrome. Plus, the backlit plexiglass speedometer is pure '50s cool.
Beside that is a large tach, and while all Thunderbirds came with
one, the floor shifter means you'll really use it. It all presents
like a very cool and very classic convertible - right down to the
working courtesy light in the dash. But they also nicely integrated
a modern retro-style stereo. So you can just tell this classic was
made for cruising.
Under the hood shows more of this driver-ready style. The
"Thunderbird Special" 292 cubic inch V8 is an ear-correct block,
and its bold red paint goes nicely with the rest of this car's
color. It all looks honest yet attractive, including the
Thunderbird special valve covers. This motor inhales deeply through
an upgraded Holley four-barrel carburetor and spacer setup. And it
exhales with a sweet sound out of the glasspack-style dual exhaust.
It's a nice-running classic that likes you to truly feel the road,
and that includes the control that comes from the three-speed
manual transmission.
This is the affordable and attractive icon that's fun to drive
today and gives you all sorts of thoughts about how you want to
make it an even more personal cruiser in the future. Call
today!!!