Feel the Thrill of driving a Ford Thunderbird. America's "Personal
Luxury Sports Car."
The 1956 Ford Thunderbird has gone throw a full body off
restoration that includes the body having an acid dip. The
undercarriage is spotless. The black gloss frame to the Salmon
floor pans shows the level of dedication. During the restoration
all the correct Ford inspection stamps, and build date code stamps
have been redone for judging. The original body color was Colonial
White has been changed to a stunning showstopping Salmon. The
restoration was done in 1995. The car is clean of rust! Luxurious
Salmon and White leather interior. The '56 has been lovingly cared
for and garage kept. All the chrome and bright work are at a show
level. Every detail has been done...stunning! Yes, this '56 has
seat belts. The wind wings on the windshield allowing for better
air circulation is a styling marquee of Thunderbird. Let's not
overlook the famous "Porthole" option fiberglass roof. There is no
soft top, but there again once the top is off it stays off. The '56
has power steering, power assist drum brakes, 15-inch steel wheels
with caps and white wall tires, rear fender shields, radio and
heater. The radio has been upgraded to an AM/FM blue tooth. Holds
the classic styling with modern features. The original radio does
come with the '56. This is an opportunity to own a beautiful
Thunderbird at a fraction of what it would cost to build.
The 1956 Ford Thunderbird was a significant model year. The most
notable changes included: the 312 cubic inch V8 engine that is
producing 225 horsepower and 324 lb-ft @ 2600 rpm with the
Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission. The exhaust tips for '56 were
moved to the ends of the bumpers, and air vents were added behind
the front wheels to improve cabin ventilation. The Continental Kit
was a one-year option makes the 1956 model unique. Also, for '56
the electrical system was bumped up to 12 volts. Total production
of the 1956 models was 15,631. Welcome to Ford's "Personal Luxury
Sports Car" the design of these classic Thunderbirds is truly
amazing.
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