Vehicle Description
Early Thunderbirds like this 1955 example remain some of the most
collectable '50s cars and it's easy to understand why. Equal parts
luxury and style, this has been the iconic droptop that you've been
aspiring to all your life. Now it's available at a price nicely
within reach.
The appeal of this icon is black and white, literally. Code W
Snowshoe White covers the body with a porcelain like shine. That's
thanks to a investment in a factory-correct respray that took this
classic down to the bare metal. And the included black removable
hardtop gives you a two-tone appearance whenever you like. This
first-year Thunderbird truly came from the mind of artists, and you
can see it in the clean unbroken line running from the headlight to
the tailfin. When you're a Thunderbird fan, you know to look for
the extras. Items like the fender skirts that come with the sale.
But, of course, the brightwork on these is the showstopper. Its
mirror-like appearance looks fantastic against the white paint on
places like the wide mesh grille, factory wheel covers, and the
twin tailpipes poking through the rear bumper guards.
When you look inside, you instantly understand why the hardtop is
black against the white body. The same black, white, and chrome
color scheme continues on the seats, doors, and dash. This
interior/exterior coordination makes this Thunderbird a real class
act with the top on or off. The machined aluminum panel that runs
from door panel to door panel gives this the sporty feeling that
made them a Corvette rival. You slip behind a classic dual spoke
steering wheel, which gives you a clear view of the nifty
speedometer that's lit from behind by a Plexiglas "window".
Under the hood, this Thunderbird has received an interesting
upgrade. The trusty 302 cubic-inch powerplant was years away from
production when Ford introduced the first T-bird. But this one has
been upgraded later in life to this powerful and abundant small
block. It gives you the perfect situation where the motor is
exceptionally easy to maintain, and there are plenty of upgrades
from the decades it was also offered in performance machines like
the Mustang. But more than just a good motor, you have a
comfortable ride that benefits from upgrades such as the C4
three-speed automatic transmission and a modern tread disguised
within the classic whitewall tire appearance.
Great paint, a well-coordinated appearance, and an upgraded heart
that's ready for cruising - this first-year Thunderbird gets it
right, and all for a great price. So don't miss out, call
today!