Vehicle Description
These first-year T-Birds are always in demand, but if you're a true
connoisseur, you'll want to make sure your example that launched
the legend is a true cut-above classic. That's what this 1955 Ford
Thunderbird offers. Immaculately restored in its correct Raven
Black, this numbers-matching big block car impresses with every
little detail.
There's nothing more beautiful than Ford's personal convertible in
black and chrome. Code A Raven Black lacquer paint covers every
square inch of the body to great effect. It's part of a painstaking
restoration that brought this car back to the February day it left
the Dearborn factory. We're not the only ones to recognize this
convertible for its excellence. It's a multiple award-winner,
including the Silver Award from the Classic Thunderbird Club
International (CTCI). Fit and finish are extremely good, with doors
that close with confidence. It's the kind of panel fit that when
the black folding roof is stashed behind the seat, the car has that
clean, unbroken line front to rear that's made these an icon. It's
truly a grand touring sporty appearance with the hood scoop in
front and the optional fender skirts in the rear. All the chrome
and bright trim is in place, which looks fantastic against the
black. This is especially true for the mirror-like wraparound
chrome front bumper, and in the rear the twin tailpipes poking
through the rear bumper guards was truly a designer's touch.
Correct bright factory hubcaps set with reproduction Firestone
whitewalls complete this 1950s time machine.
If you liked the outside appearance, you'll love the interior. The
exterior black is joined by white for a striking two-tone
combination that will have people complementing you about how clean
the interior looks. While it came from the factory this way, many
will swear it's a custom creation. Style and luxury were the true
hallmarks of this classic, and that's why it came with rare
features for its time like the power seat and power windows. The
heat/defrost sliders and upgraded AM/FM radio are all displayed in
a machine-turned panel that flows across both doors, and the dash.
This frames the power steering wheel, and above it is the nifty
speedometer that's lit from behind by a Plexiglas panel viewed
through the windshield. Just to the left is the large tachometer,
so while this is a luxury cruiser, you do get a few reminders of
the large V8 under the hood.
This car carries its original block with the same clean and
authentic style as the rest of the car. The "Thunderbird Special"
292 cubic-inch V8 looks authentic right down to iconic Thunderbird
logo valve covers and hood-fed chrome teapot air filter. But take a
closer look, because you'll start to see that the entire engine bay
has been given its correct factory stampings, which is what really
impresses the judges and T-Bird fans alike. As the correct motor
for the car, it is the higher compression 8.5:1 that came with the
automatic transmission and the correct Holley four-barrel
carburetor. It's a powerhouse of a V8, but it doesn't lose its
luxury-minded attitude as it sweetly purrs through its dual exhaust
system. The aforementioned Ford-O-Matic three-speed automatic
transmission stays comfortable as it clicks through the gears
without a fuss. You can see from the undercarriage shots that the
restoration extends to the places most people don't see, so the
ride is truly as luxurious as Ford intended for their personal
convertible.
Complete with the original owner's manual and other documentation,
this is a true enthusiast's classic. People love a '55 because it's
the car that launched an icon, but for those who are about
representing the best Ford had to offer, only a car this correct
will do. Call today!!!