For Sale: 1955 Ford Thunderbird in Fredericksburg, Texas

OVERVIEW & SPECIFICATIONS – Ford 1955 Thunderbird Convertible For Sale.

This 1955 Thunderbird includes standard and optional equipment as follows:

• Ford V-8, 320 cubic inch displacement, (referred to as the “Y” Block), pushrod actuated overhead valves.
• Horsepower: 198 which got 18 mpg‑US (13 L/100 km; 22 mpg‑imp)
• The dual exhaust pipes exits through twin bumper guards bolted to the rear bumper
• Transmission: Three – speed, “Ford-O-Matic” automatic transmission
• Power steering
• Power assist brakes ready (easy installation)
• Four-way power seat 
• Fog lamps
• Tires – standard for 1955 whitewall tires
• Spyder wheels
• Extra set of standard Thunderbird hub caps
• Tachometer
• Removable red hardtop
• AM “Town & Country” signal seeking radio
• Ford 9” Differential Rear End
• Front Disk Brakes & Rear Drum Brakes
• Dual master brake cylinders
• Air Conditioning by Classic Auto Air Mfg “Perfect Fit” In-Dash Heat / Cool / Defrost
• Exterior Color: Red
• Interior Color – Off White
• Seat Material – Off White Leather
• Headliner – Off White Vinyl
• Red floor carpeting
• Transmission: Automatic Three Speed
• Fuel Pump: Yearwood Performance (In-Tank Fuel Pump 190 LPH, part # EDE17931)
• 1955 Thunderbird updated fuel tank
• Convertible: with removable red hardtop
• Exterior Mirror – Driver Side
• Electrical System – Upgraded from 6 VAC to 12 VAC system
• Original Ford Operating and Shop Manuals included
• Texas 1955 front and rear unregistered license plates – Excellent Condition

The Engine was professionally built and restored by Doug Anderson who is considered by many to be the best in the industry. The restoration of the 292 Ford “Y” block Engine has many performance upgrades as follows:

• Line bored, decked, squared and balanced
• 57 intake and heads
• 312 rods & crankshaft
• Pistons Pop-Up 30 thousand over size
• Pistons hi compression 10/1, probe FPS & SRS forged
• Hard seats in the heads with large valves
• Hi performance cam shaft – idles and runs smoothly
• Cubic inches increased from 292 to 320
• Mallory ignition
• Ford sun visors
• Aluminum Radiator with belt driven & electric fans
• Electric Radiator Fan with on/off override switch used only when needed
• Engines Horsepower increased to approximately 320
• Alternator & Water Pump Belt: NAPA XL 25-9415
• Power Steering & AC Belt: Duralast V Belt Banda V 17550 (old number), 13A1395 (new number)

This 1955 Ford Thunderbird is in pristine condition and truly something that must be seen in person to be appreciated to the fullest.

STATUS of CAR

• Odometer: approximately 94,850 miles
• Engine Condition: Excellent 9.9
• Engine Exterior Red Paint – Good 9.0
• Exterior Condition – Excellent 9.8
• Interior Condition – Excellent 9.5
• Tires – Good condition 
• Brakes – Good Condition 
• Title Status – Clear – no liens

To view additional photos, videos, and details regarding this 1955 Thunderbird please call (713.208.8822) or email ([email protected]). Thank you for your interest.