For Sale: 1956 Ford Thunderbird in Dunkirk, Maryland

This 1956 Ford Thunderbird is powered by a 292ci V8 linked to a three-speed manual transmission.  The car is finished in Fiesta Red, which was only offered for the 1956 model year, and it is fitted with a white convertible soft top (no hard top included) over red and white vinyl upholstery.

The M-code 292ci Y-block V8 is equipped with a four-barrel carburetor and was factory rated at 202 horsepower. Service performed over the past 2 years was installing an electric fuel pump, new fuel filter, new rear brakes, new battery, rebuild the carburetor, and upgrading to a higher output pump.

The car was painted by the previous owner, the paint is not perfect, but the car is fun to drive and has won awards at numerous shows. All gauges work except the tach, and the convertible top has a small tear at the folding point.  This Thunderbird is now offered with a clean Maryland title.

Decoding the cowl plate reveals the following production information:

• M – 292ci V8 3-speed 202 horsepower
• 6 – 1956 model year
• F – Dearborn, Michigan assembly plant
• H – Thunderbird body style
• 353860 – Consecutive unit number

• Body 40A – Thunderbird body type
• Color K – Fiesta Red
• Trim XB – Red and white upholstery
• Production Code 9HKE215 – 9th day of August scheduled production date; Rockford dealer district, vehicle 215 scheduled to for assembled on Aug 9th.