VIN:
P5FH127823
Ford introduced their Thunderbird model to steal sales away from Chevrolet’s successful Corvette. Dubbed "a personal car of distinction" by Ford, the Thunderbird was built upon the heritage of the bespoke roadsters of the 1930s. This model saw no less than 11 generations and we are talking about the very first generation in this listing. 1955 was the year that the first ever Ford Thunderbird hit the streets. It was immortalized by the Beach Boys' famous song 'Fun, Fun, Fun' and in the George Lucas film 'American Graffiti'. Therefore, as shown before you, this stunning example marks a very special piece of automotive Americana. It is reportedly a one-family-owned car, with its original owner being the current owns father.
The Thunderbird came with a removable fiberglass top as standard equipment, and the hard top is included in the sale of our subject car. One of the most striking features of this car is the exhaust pipes that exit through twin bumper guards bolted to the rear bumper. This example is painted in a suiting black paint job, which is accentuated by all the chrome garnishing throughout the car. The car sits on a set of custom period-correct alloy wheels. You step into a time capsule, as you are taken back to the 50s with this gorgeous interior. This new interior is wrapped in black leather to match the exterior. The floor-mounted three-speed shifter and Aftermarket AM/FM radio are some modern features in this classic. The big steering wheel aids in maneuvering the vehicle, as power steering is not available on it. With no power brakes as well, it offers the driving experience of the bygone era making this vehicle a time capsule.
The first generation Thunderbird was available with two V8 engine options. This example still runs with the original 292 cubic inch V8 as reported by the owner. The 292-ci V8 reportedly pumped out 193 HP and 280 lb-ft of torque when it was new. When paired with the three-speed manual transmission, which has been freshly, rebuilt this Thunderbird can get up to phase.
1955 Ford Thunderbird
292ci V8
3-Speed Manual Transmission
RWD
Black Exterior
Black Interior
Floor-Mounted Manual Transmission
New Interior
Custom Wheels
Original Engine Reported By Current Owner
Hard Top Included In Sale
Current Owner Reports His Father Was The Original Owner
Aftermarket AM/FM Radio Installed
No Power Steering
No Power Brakes
Transmission Rebuilt
The famous Ford T-Bird is a legend in classic American car circles. It was Ford’s groundbreaker at the time, and introduced a new category called Personal Luxury Cars. These were swish and speedy two-seaters with comfortable and luxurious interiors, potent V8 engines under the hood, and the ability to travel for hundreds of miles at a time with minimal disturbance or discomfort to their well-heeled occupants. They also came with decent cargo space, aimed at being driven from five-star hotel to five-star hotel, or from mansion to posh office and back home. However, by the second generation, Ford added a rear seat to broaden the car’s target market. Ten generations of T-Bird were made between 1955 and 1997, but in 2002, Ford revived the nameplate for a final hurrah. The eleventh generation was a homage to the very first, and returned to its two-seat roots. Today’s 2002 Ford Thunderbird hails from that retro-modern era, and is available in Pennsylvania having covered just 19,506 miles so far. The car is reportedly all original, right down to including the black removable hard top in addition to its black powered soft top.
Ford’s Thunderbird or T-Bird is most well known for creating the American segment of Personal Luxury Cars. Aimed at rivaling Europe’s Grand Tourers, the first generation of T-Bird was a stylish and powerful two-door, two-seat coupe or convertible, with a comfortable and lavishly-equipped passenger cabin plus a roomy trunk. It was meant as a car that would be owned by the wealthy and driven by them across great distances with nary an ache or pain at the end. Subsequent generations gained a rear seat too, since Ford realized that sticking to two seats was limiting their target market. Made for ten generations between 1955 and 1997, the T-Bird firmly entrenched itself in American automotive culture. In 2002, Ford, feeling a bit misty-eyed, decided to make a eleventh generation as a homage to the original. This eleventh generation was produced for just three years and saw over 68,000 units sold. Today, we’ve got one of those cars, a 2003 Ford Thunderbird for sale from Sterling, Alaska. It’s got super low mileage too, less than 8,000 in fact, making it an absolute steal and a fantastic addition to someone who wants a definitive future classic that can be driven and enjoyed from today onwards.
One of Ford’s most fondly remembered marques, the Thunderbird created what was called the Personal Luxury Car category when it launched for the 1955 model year. Ford was paying attention to the European segment of Grand Tourers, and wanted to give Americans a slice of that stylish and luxurious long-distance motoring experience. After all, America’s highways were being built and upgraded, and soon, the well-heeled would love to drive their own luxury car across the country, from posh hotel to posh hotel. So, the first-generation Thunderbird had a lot to live up to, and live up, it did. Coming in two-door, two-seat form, it of course had a V8 up front and the most luxury features that were prevalent at the time. Today’s 1956 Ford Thunderbird has been fully restored and boasts under 9,000 miles to its name. Furthermore, this Delaware-based car comes with the Continental Kit as well.
You can’t go amiss by choosing a first-generation Ford Mustang as your starter classic car. Ford’s signature model created the whole pony car arena, and over sixty years later, remains the sole survivor of the segment. The first generation Mustang was offered between 1964 (called 1964½ models) and 1973. Along the way, it offered various engines and came in some high-performance variants too. Buyers could choose three body styles, and many went for the stylish fastback or the slick convertible. But, the third choice, the two-door hardtop offered sleek and arguably unappreciated style that really made owning one a personal choice of distinction. Today, we’ve got a 1967 Ford Mustang Hardtop for sale in Goodyear, Arizona. With its host of upgrades, this is a classic car that’s suitable for daily driving if desired. Snap it up soon!
The famous Ford T-Bird is a legend in classic American car circles. It was Ford’s groundbreaker at the time, and introduced a new category called Personal Luxury Cars. These were swish and speedy two-seaters with comfortable and luxurious interiors, potent V8 engines under the hood, and the ability to travel for hundreds of miles at a time with minimal disturbance or discomfort to their well-heeled occupants. They also came with decent cargo space, aimed at being driven from five-star hotel to five-star hotel, or from mansion to posh office and back home. However, by the second generation, Ford added a rear seat to broaden the car’s target market. Ten generations of T-Bird were made between 1955 and 1997, but in 2002, Ford revived the nameplate for a final hurrah. The eleventh generation was a homage to the very first, and returned to its two-seat roots. Today’s 2002 Ford Thunderbird hails from that retro-modern era, and is available in Pennsylvania having covered just 19,506 miles so far. The car is reportedly all original, right down to including the black removable hard top in addition to its black powered soft top.
Between a road car and a race car is a Roush car. That is how Jack Roush, co-founder of Roush Racing, likes to describe their creations. And we wholeheartedly agree. For those who crave tremendous horsepower figures but still want a ride with good road manners, Roush created the perfect blend. If you know your Mustangs, you might’ve heard of a highly sought-after package dubbed the California Special. First introduced in 1968, these limited-edition Mustangs possess both the qualities of a Shelby GT and a Mustang coupe. This desirable special edition, coupled with a tasty Roush upgrade, is not something you’ll come across every day. That is why you shouldn’t miss your opportunity with this example of the 2017 Ford Mustang GT California Special boasting a Roush Supercharged upgrade. With 37,898 miles on its clock, it awaits in West Springfield, Virginia, for its lucky buyer.
You can’t go amiss by choosing a first-generation Ford Mustang as your starter classic car. Ford’s signature model created the whole pony car arena, and over sixty years later, remains the sole survivor of the segment. The first generation Mustang was offered between 1964 (called 1964½ models) and 1973. Along the way, it offered various engines and came in some high-performance variants too. Buyers could choose three body styles, and many went for the stylish fastback or the slick convertible. But, the third choice, the two-door hardtop offered sleek and arguably unappreciated style that really made owning one a personal choice of distinction. Today, we’ve got a 1967 Ford Mustang Hardtop for sale in Goodyear, Arizona. With its host of upgrades, this is a classic car that’s suitable for daily driving if desired. Snap it up soon!
Classic car styling blended with modern day aesthetics makes for a machine that takes a lot of your time as you stand back and look at it with awe. The perfect blend is a topic that sees a lot of discussion but the general priority would be to balance out modern day looks while not taking the character of a classic car away. Present today is rare occasion when the perfect blend takes shape and looks like this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air.
There comes a time when a car takes things up a notch and has cult following status the moment it leaves its factory floors. BMW’s range of M3’s are most definitely that type, with most models redefining what the perfect drive experience is like. Present today is what is arguably one of the M3’s finest and takes shape with this 1995 BMW M3 Coupe. With a reported 53,000 miles on its clock, this one-owner German powerhouse is a true rare example that keeps on giving on every drive out and also serves as a very savvy investment in the years to come.
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