Vehicle Description
1956 THUNDERBIRD ROADSTER When GI�s who fought in the European
Theater of World War II returned home, they brought with them fond
memories of the British two-seaters that were a common sight over
there. Some even managed to buy some and have them shipped home. It
was clear to Detroit that there just might be a market for an
American made version of the famed two-seater open car. The two
most famous of these were the MG-TC (and the later TD) and the
incredibly handsome Jaguar XK-120. Kaiser introduced the famed
Kaiser-Darrin in the early 50�s and Chevrolet would follow next
with the legendary Corvette. Ford was not blind to Chevrolet�s new
car, but chose to develop a car along a different path. It was
decided their car would be made of metal instead of fiberglass;
that it would be powered by a V-8 engine unlike the Corvette�s Blue
Flame Six�; and that it would feature roll-down windows and an
optional hardtop unlike the Corvette�s snap on curtains. They
further decided that it would, as much as possible, utilize the
same tooling and parts interchangeability with the big Fords of
that era. This Magnificent Example is finished in Beautiful and
Extremely Rare Thunderbird Green, Green and White Interior,
Colonial White Hardtop, and White Soft Top. This Rare Estate
Classic was Special Ordered in this �One Year Only� Color
Combination. It was Regularly Maintained to the Highest Standards
by Only Two Owners since New. It comes with a comprehensive
complement of amenities including: � Fordamatic Automatic
Transmission o Floor mounted Locking Button Shift Selector o Low
and Drive Range � Master-Guide Power Steering o Deep Dish Safety
Steering Wheel � Sure Swift Power Brakes � Power-Lift Windows �
Four Way Power Seat � Full Instrumentation (all functional) �
Factory Tachometer � Telescopic Lifeguard Steering Wheel o Fully
Adjustable � Directional Signals � Magicaire Heating and Defrost
System � Signal Seeking Town and Country Radio � Rear Antenna �
Electric Clock � Cigar Lighter (unused) � Tinted Windows �
Lifeguard Padded Sun Visors � Backup Lamps � Wing Windows � Port
Hole Hardtop � Fully Disappearing Soft-Top � Dual Chrome Side View
Mirrors � Rear Fender Shields � Rear Fender Skirts � Rear
Continental Kit o One Year Only � Wide Whitewall Radial Tires �
�Ford� Scripted Full Disc Wheel Covers � Dual Port �Through the
Rear Bumper� Exhaust System � �THUNDERBIRD SPECIAL� V-8 Engine o 4
Barrel Carburetion o 312 Cubic Inch Displacement o 225 Horsepower o
8.4:1 Compression Ratio o 3.75 X 3.30 inch Bore & Stroke � Chrome
Engine Dress Up Kit � 12 Volt Electrical System � Full � Flow Oil
Filter � 102 Inch Wheelbase � 185 Inch Length � 3088 lb. Weight �
71 Inch Width � Highly Detailed Engine Compartment and
Undercarriage � Owner�s Manual This Magnificent, and Extremely Rare
Thunderbird, with numerous available power options, is an Absolute
Pleasure to Drive, and garners all the �oohs and aahs� anytime out.
Many �Baby Bird� aficionados consider the �56� with the Factory
Equipped Rear Continental Kit to be amongst the Most Beautiful and
Desirable �Birds� of the era. It is as �Straight as an Arrow� and
Excellent Throughout. It is ready for Show or Tour.
