Vehicle Description
Absolutely gorgeous 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible 'BEST OF THE
BEST' impeccably finished in eye-catching Turquoise Blue with a
White Soft Top and Matching Hardtop, over an equally beautiful
two-tone Turquoise and White interior. 292ci/198hp 'Y-Block' V8
engine with a Fordomatic Transmission. The first run of
Thunderbirds came from the factory with the desirable N-20 package,
which included power everything and all the top-of-the-line
convenience options. Notable options include an in-dash tachometer,
clock, 150mph speedometer, telescopic steering wheel, wide white
wall tires, folding soft top and detachable hard top. This T-bird
has undergone a comprehensive, Absolute Highest Quality frame-off
restoration. This is a car of significance not only because of its
outstanding condition (perhaps the finest example in North America)
and extreme rarity but also due to it being documented by the
Thunderbird Club as the longest one owner Thunderbird, as well as,
the earliest produced car on the list. This car is ready to drive,
show and enjoy for many years to come.Presented in classic
Thunderbird Turquoise Blue over a two-color Turquoise and White
interior, this 1955 Thunderbird is a stellar early production
example of the rare and desirable First Generation classic American
roadster, and was subject to a complete professional restoration,
which was then masterfully finished in correct Ford Turquoise, and
has limited sunny-day miles since.The restoration was undertaken
with an eye to keeping this T-Bird as close to the way it rolled
off the assembly line in early 1955 as possible. The body boasts
correct panels gaps and fit, all of the brightwork has been
refinished or replated, and the car even rides on wide white wall
tires with correct factory wheel covers. The engine bay is also
restored to new-stock condition, with an eye toward originality
throughout. The interior is expertly restored to a very high level
and presents extremely well, with finishings, gauges, knobs and
controls all in outstanding condition. Features and details that
are unique to the early '55 Thunderbirds include; Ford crest and
crossed flag emblems, Flat 2-spoke steering wheel with clear
plastic spokes and domed hub - the steering wheel is so neat, if
you've never seen one please take a look at the photos. No front
fender vents, No sun visors on production units, Chrome "doughnut"
exhaust ring (early production cars only), Wedge-shaped heater
knobs. No vent windows.Airman Wallace Kirkman, stationed at Lowery
Air Force Base, purchased his brand-new sports car, this fine
Thunderbird, from Skyland Motors. The original car invoice date was
November 9, 1954. On December 13, 1954, Kirkman was transferred to
Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas until his discharge in 1961.
Arizona Motor Vehicle Department records indicate the car has been
registered from 1962 through the present in Arizona.This 1955
Thunderbird is a highest-quality and fully restored example that
will be a great addition to any garage or collection. For more
information on this beautiful and iconic American roadster or any
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