Vehicle Description
1956 Ford Thunderbird in Original color Black with Black-White interior. Just 57,460 original two-owner miles (signed odo statement on file). 312c.i. V8 Engine with 3-speed manual trans (rare!). Two tops (new cloth soft top professionally installed Feb 2015, hardtop updated with portholes). Fender skirts, wheel covers, whitewalls. RARE No Options car (no radio, power seats / power windows / power brakes / power steering). The 312 cubic inch engine was professionally rebuilt by West Coast Engine in Oxnard, CA in 2009. Updated Edelbrock carb, '57 Ford intake, electric choke, open air cleaner, 4-core radiator, front disc brakes, Mallory electronic ignition. Original clock works (updated to quartz movement). Trunk lined with Dyna-Mat sound insulation. Lots of receipts and some restoration pics on file, shop manuals. Show Winner with Trophy included (people's choice award at Good Guys 2012), hardtop stand, hardtop cover, fender covers, original air cleaner. Very nice classic T-Bird that presents in fabulous condition throughout and runs/drives excellent. One owner from new to 2009. This Thunderbird is a high-quality example that will be a great addition to any garage or collection.This 1956 Thunderbird is a very well-preserved example of the classic American roadster. It has been very well-kept and cared for, and has the highly desirable factory "port-hole" windows hardtop. A very solid, unmolested example, this iconic American convertible knew just one loving owner from new to 2009. This T-Bird was taken off the road and placed in secure and dry storage in southern California in the mid-70's, and properly stored until restoration commenced in 2009.Ford's Thunderbird was created to act as a retort to the Chevrolet Corvette, but rather than becoming a rival to the European sports cars imported into the United States, Ford created a completely new market segment around the Thunderbird - the personal luxury car. While a performance car in its own right, the Thunderbird focused more on comfort than speed. A total of 53,166 units were produced for the three model years 1955-1957, with only 16,155 made in 1956.For more information on this outstanding 1956 Ford Thunderbird, or any of our 50+ collectible cars always in stock, contact our friendly and knowledgeable sales team or feel free to drop by our 5-acre Bellevue, WA facility - Always 150+ of the Finest Luxury, Exotic, Sports and Collectible Cars in Stock.
