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Ford Thunderbird Convertible - 1956
• Great original colour scheme
• Matching numbers
• Fitted with the optional more powerful 5. 1 litre engine
• Wonderful condition, restored several years ago
• Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels
• Electrically operated front bench seat
• Optional soft top, white
• Original hardtop with porthole windows
The Ford Thunderbird
Introduced in 1955, the Thunderbird was Ford’s response to the Chevrolet Corvette. Although the Thunderbird has the same wheelbase (259 cm) as its competitor it was designed to be more practical and more luxurious than the Corvette. Ford was thus targeting a wider public then Chevrolet with the sports- and performance-oriented Corvette. Unlike the first Corvette which had six-cylinders, the Thunderbird was fitted with a V8 straight away. It is, without any doubt, one of the most stylish and iconic cars ever enchanting the American automobile buyers. The Thunderbird immediately became a sales success, in its first year it sold 24 times better than the Corvette! In its second year, 1956, it was named “America’s Most Exciting Car”. For the 1956 model year, numerous improvements were made. More luggage space was created by placing the spare wheel outside the boot on the back of the bumper, the same way as with Ford’s luxury flagship, the Lincoln Continental. Other refinements were for example the integration of the exhaust outlets into the rear bumper and controllable air vents in the front wings which significantly improved ventilation inside the car. Porthole windows became available for the hardtop to improve rear view. Options at an extra cost were a fully retractable soft top, automatic transmission and a more powerful V8 engine with 5. 1 litre (312 cu in) displacement.
This specific car
The Thunderbird we offer for sale is in a very desirable colour scheme and is equipped with the right accessories. The car was thoroughly restored several years ago. The sheet metal is completely smooth and even and absolutely rust-free, the panel gaps at the doors, the bonnet and the boot lid are consistent and tight. Underneath the body and the chassis are in a very good condition as well. The bodywork is finished in the original colour Peacock Blue and makes the car gleam, especially in combination with the removeable hardtop in the contrasting colour Colonial White. The hardtop has the characteristic porthole windows. The highly desirable Kelsey Hayes chrome wire wheels and the whitewall tires clearly emphasize the luxurious style of the 1950s. The chrome both on the body and in the interior is in an exceptionally beautiful condition. The soft top completely disappears behind the fold-down backrest of the front bench seat. The soft top is in the colour white and just like the transparent rear window in an immaculate condition. The front bench seat is upholstered in two-tone artificial leather and is electrically adjustable. The V8 5. 1 litre engine with matching numbers runs beautifully and makes a sound that only an eight-
cylinder V engine can produce. Cruising with this beautiful convertible is a true pleasure, relaxing with the top down and the wind in your hair, enjoying the music from the original radio while the automatic gearbox together with the V8 does its work effortlessly.
Price: € 45. 900,-
Comes with a lot of history. Recent full service and ready to be enjoyed as a high level driver.
We would like to invite you to get to know this very special American classic cult car, do not hesitate to contact us.
