For Sale: 1956 Ford Thunderbird in Melville, New York

Picture yourself driving in this beautiful, restored 1956 2DR Thunderbird convertible. Be the third owner of this vintage car that runs great and looks even better. This car has the larger 312 cubic-inch V8 engine with the highest horsepower (225) with automatic transmission. The car is equipped with two tops, a black convertible top and there's also a removable black hardtop. It has 79K original mileage. Race around in style in this head-turner of a car. Fully maintained and garage kept. Long Island, New York

Highlights

• Reportedly two owners since new
• Musical car horn 
• AM radio 

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a private seller 
• Current location: New York 

EXTERIOR

• Raven Black paint 
• Black convertible top 
• Fender skirts 
• Hood scoop 
• Driver-side chrome mirror
• Chrome brightwork 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 15-inch steel wheels
  • Chrome wheel covers
• 6.70 Coker Classic whitewall radial tires 

INTERIOR

• Black and white vinyl upholstery
• Bench seat 
• AM radio 
• Musical car horn 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 150-mph speedometer
  • 5,000-rpm tachometer 
  • Temperature
  • Clock
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 79,717 miles
  • Original Milage

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 312ci V8
  • 225 horsepower 
  • 9.0:1 compression ratio
  • Four-barrel carburetor 

Transmission

• Three-speed Fordomatic automatic 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• 3.31 gears
• Drum brakes 
• Dual exhaust system 

TRIM TAG DECODER 

• BODY, 40A - Two-door convertible 
• COLOR, A - Raven Black 
• TRIM, XA - Black and white vinyl 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• This Ford is said to be free from any substantial imperfections

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Color-matched hardtop