Vehicle Description
STK 3895 1956 Ford Thunderbird
The Thunderbird was introduced in 1955 as a sporty competitor to
the Corvette, but with a complete list of luxury options taken from
full-sized Ford models. This particular 1956 Thunderbird varies
somewhat from that original concept. It is more akin to a 427SC
Cobra that a luxury roadster. This '56 has been carefully built to
perform at a much higher level that a stock T'Bird. The body is
finished in black with a removable hardtop (1955). Overall, the
paint is in fair condition and is accented by bolt-on Halibrand
style alloy wheels with BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires. The restored
red vinyl interior is in very good condition. The handsome
instrument cluster holds a set of original gauges plus a SunPro
tach. A SunPro auxiliary gauge package has also been carefully
mounted under the dash. Carpeting and upholstery are outstanding
and a Kenwood AM/FM/Cassette sound system has been installed.
All that said, the heart of this Thunderbird is the drivetrain. The
owner states that the original 'Y-Block' has been replaced with a
460ci motor that sounds strong. It is equipped with cast iron
heads, Edelbrock aluminum intake, mild performance cam, electric
fuel pump and 4V Holley Brawler dual-feed carb. Cooling is managed
by an aluminum radiator and cast iron manifolds exit to a
free-flowing exhaust system w/cutouts. The engine is backed by
Ford's classic C6 3-speed automatic transmission. The differential
package also appears to be significantly upgraded, but we do not
have the specifics. The chassis has been tied in multiple locations
and steering is power rack/pinion. Braking is managed by a
disc/disc power brake package. Many of us remember first-generation
T-birds, but certainly not one like this. If you want a '56 that
performs, this Thunderbird belongs in your Blue Oval garage. ALL
VEHICLES SOLD "AS IS".
