1956 Ford Thunderbird Description When GIs 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 50's 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 (2) Owner Estate Classic is finished in
Stunning Peacock Blue with a Blue and White Interior, White
Porthole Hardtop, and White Soft Top. It has traveled only 18,000
miles from new and has been regularly maintained. It comes with
numerous amenities including: Ford Automatic Transmission
Floor-mounted Locking Button Shift Selector Low and Drive Range
Master Guide Power Steering Astra-Dial Full Instrumentation Panel
Telescopic Lifeguard Steering Wheel Fully Adjustable Full
instrumentation Factory Tachometer Directional Signals Magicaire
Heating and Defrost System AM-FM - Cass Sound System Original Radio
Included Electric Clock (Non-Functional) Cigar Lighter (Unused)
Colonial White Port Hole Hardtop Fully Disappearing Soft Top Chrome
Side View Mirror Wing Windows Rear Fender Skirts with Fender
Shields Seat Belts Radial Wide Whitewall tires Stunning Continental
Vehicle Details
1956 Ford Thunderbird
Listing ID:CC-1796725
Price:$55,495
Location:Cadillac, Michigan
Year:1956
Make:Ford
Model:Thunderbird
Exterior Color:Peacock Blue
Interior Color:Blue/White
Transmission:Automatic
Odometer:18000
Stock Number:370847
VIN:AMS36322
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