Vehicle Description
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 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
Classic is finished in Prized Thunderbird Peacock Blue (Turquoise)
with Contrasting Black and White Interior, and White Port Hole
Hardtop and Black Soft Top. Restoration included Exterior, Interior
Top, Brightwork, and Mechanics. It comes with a comprehensive
complement of amenities including: Ford Automatic Transmission
Floor mounted Locking Button Shift Selector Low and Drive Range
Master Guide Power Steering Air Conditioning Ice Cold Highly
Desirable Telescopic Lifeguard Steering Wheel Fully Adjustable Full
instrumentation including Domed Speedometer Factory Tachometer
Directional Signals Magicaire Heating and Defrost System Town and
Country Signal Seeking Radio Electric Clock Cigar Lighter (Unused)
White Port Hole Hardtop Black Haartz Canvas Soft Top Chrome Side
View Mirror Wing Windows Rear Fender Skirts with Fender Shields
Whitewall Radial Tires Windshield Washers Beautiful Wire Wheels (5)
"THUNDERBIRD" V-8 Engine Chrome Engine Dress Up Kitt 312 Cubic Inch
Displacement 225 Horsepower 9:1 Compression Ratio 3.80 X 3.44 Inch
Bore & Stroke Four Barrel Carburetion Dual Exhaust System Through
Rear Bumper Ports Battery Cut Off Switch T'Bird Scripted Floor Mats
12 Volt Electrical System Significant Improved Reliability &
Improved Lighting for Evening Tours Full - Flow Oil Filter
Beautiful Rear Continental Kit Trunk Jack Side Opening Fresh Air
Vents 102 Inch Wheelbase 185 Inch Length Highly Detailed Engine
Compartment Numbers Matching Owner's Manual Sales Literature This
Magnificent Thunderbird in Prized Thunderbird Peacock Blue with
Stunning Black and White Interior is an Absolute Pleasure to Drive
and garners all the "oohs and aahs" anytime out. Many 'Baby Bird'
aficionados consider the "56" with the Rear Continental Kit to be
the "Most Beautiful and Most Desirable of the Series. It is
Excellent Throughout. Ask $54,950.
