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1956 Ford Thunderbird

Hardtop Stand Included in Sale | New Generator  | Unmodified

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Builder:
Thunderbird
VIN:
P6FH307036
Lot Number:
23117813
Odometer:
54,228
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
312ci V8
Drive Type:
RWD
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
White
Interior Color:
Red & White
Vinyl Wrap:
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Vehicle Location:
Forney
Texas
  • 1956 Ford Thunderbird
  • 312ci V8
  • 3-Speed Automatic
  • RWD
  • White Exterior
  • White Removable Hard Top
  • Red/White Interior
  • White Wall Tires
  • Hard Shell Spare Tire Cover
  • New Generator
  • Unmodified
  • Current Owner Reports Carburetor Needs To Be Replaced
  • Hardtop Stand Included in Sale
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Background Story of this 1956 Ford Thunderbird

Overview of 1956 Ford Thunderbird For Sale by Owner

Ford's Thunderbird, or T-Bird, is an American automotive trailblazer. Ford created it to bring a slice of the European Grand Tourer to America. Called the Personal Luxury Car, the first generation Thunderbird ran between 1955 and 1957. Since then, eleven generations have been produced until 2005. This particular 1956 Ford Thunderbird has a light 54,228 miles on its odometer and awaits its next owner. The current owner reports it to be an all-original car.

1956 Ford Thunderbird  - Overview Photo

Exterior and Interior

Sporting a clean white coat, this 1956 Ford Thunderbird comes with a removable hard top, replete with the porthole side window that was introduced in 1956 to improve rear visibility. The current owner includes the hard top storage rack, which helps you store the hard top in your garage when not required. There's also a hard shell spare cover thrown in for good measure. The current owner says that the car comes with all tires, and the spare is claimed to be in excellent condition. Looking further, we see that the bodywork is in excellent condition for a car of this age. The head and tail lamp lenses appear clear, and the badging is present. The red and white cabin of this 1956 Ford Thunderbird is a two-seat affair with a single bench seat. You'll find a lovely Art Deco design dashboard with comprehensive instrumentation, including a tachometer. The floor-mounted gear shifter has a chrome surround, as does the steering wheel's horn ring. Other chrome elements include the door opening pulls and window winders. The dashboard houses the original push-button radio, plus heater controls.

1956 Ford Thunderbird  - Interior Photo

Engine

This 1956 Ford Thunderbird is powered by a 312ci Y-Block V8 that will have made approximately 210 horsepower. Drive goes to the rear wheels via a 3-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission. The current owner of this car tells us that the engine needs a new carburetor. We're also informed that the car's generator is a brand-new unit. Braking is via drums on all four wheels, providing adequate stopping power for a car that's meant to be driven in a smooth and sedate manner.

1956 Ford Thunderbird  - Engine Photo

1956 Ford Thunderbird

312ci V8

3-Speed Automatic

RWD

White Exterior

White Removable Hard Top

Red/White Interior

White Wall Tires

Hard Shell Spare Tire Cover

New Generator

Unmodified

Current Owner Reports Carburetor Needs To Be Replaced

Hardtop Stand Included in Sale


Walk-around Video of this Ford Thunderbird

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PENDING SALE
$22,250
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1955 Ford Thunderbird - Passenger side

1955 Ford Thunderbird

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$23,999

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