Please visit www.Survivor-Cars.com for additional photos,
information, and a video. This vehicle is available for viewing by
appointment only. Please call us to schedule an appointment. The
first 2-seat Ford since 1938, the first generation Thunderbird was
dubbed "a personal car of distinction" by the big blue oval
company.
Introduced a year prior, the 1956 model year saw a few changes. The
spare tire was mounted outside, freeing up more trunk space, the
exhaust tips were moved to the ends of the bumper, and air vents
were added behind the front wheels to improve cabin ventilation.
Production total for 1956 was 15,631 units, the lowest of all three
2-seater Thunderbird model years.
This small-body Thunderbird came absolutely loaded from the
factory! Starting with the engine, 1956 was the first year the
312cid Y-block V8 was available as an option, and this red beauty
has it! The very distinguishable "porthole" on the hardtop was
another factory option that was checked on this example. Other
well-loaded options include A/C, power steering, power front disc
brakes, and power windows.
The exterior wears the Fiesta Red and presents very well. Wire
wheels are wrapped in white wall radials. Putting the power from
the V8 to the ground is the Ford-O-Matic 3 speed that shifts very
well.
The two tone red and white interior is show quality and feels great
sliding in and out of. One of the coolest features in my opinion is
the transparent speedometer gauge. Something that just adds
uniqueness to the Thunderbird. What appears to be the original
handbook lies in the glove box and awaits the next owner to
read!
This vehicle is available to view by appointment only. Please call
the office to make an appointment. For additional information on
this and our other classic and collectible cars for sale, please
visit www.Survivor-Cars.com. For assistance, please call the office
at 941-845-4461, text our cell phones at 813-358-8830, or email us
at
[email protected]. If you are unable to come view the
vehicle for yourself, we highly recommend you send in a third-party
inspector on your behalf. We are located between Tampa and
Sarasota. We are 90 minutes from Orlando and Fort Myers. *Potential
purchaser understands it is their responsibility to verify
condition and accuracy of information when purchasing from Survivor
Classic Cars. It is the sole responsibility of the potential
purchaser to inspect the vehicle, or have a third-party inspection
performed on the vehicle before purchasing. The potential purchaser
is relying solely on their own knowledge and judgement about any
vehicle purchased.
