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information, and a video. This vehicle is available for viewing by
appointment only at our Tampa location. 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 black beauty
has it! Other features include power steering and power brakes,
making it a breeze to drive! The very distinguishable "porthole" on
the hardtop was another factory option that was checked on this
example. Behind the seat also lies a white soft top in case you
encounter some bad weather.
The exterior wears Raven Black paint and presents very well. Wire
wheelcovers are wrapped in white wall radials. Putting the power
from the V8 to the ground is a factory 3 speed manual transmission
that shifts very well. This beauty looks great with the hard
The awesome Saddle Tan 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 in our Tampa
location. 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.
