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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.
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.
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
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
The Ford Thunderbird is a personal luxury car made by Ford across ten generations between 1955 and 1997. A retro-modern homage briefly made an appearance between 2002 and 2005. The Thunderbird was created for Ford to offer a car that enabled comfortable, luxurious and smooth long-distance touring for two adults and their luggage. Soon enough, though, Ford realized that adding a rear seat would broaden the appeal of the T-Bird. If you’d been intrigued as to what a T-Bird is like to own and drive, check out this classic third-generation 1963 Ford Thunderbird that’s for sale right now. Coming from Washington, this car has journeyed for 81,839 miles so far.
Ford’s Thunderbird was a trailblazer in the ʼ50s and '60s. Envisioned to bring Americans a slice of that luxury grand touring lifestyle that Europeans were enjoying, the T-Bird as it was affectionately called, started life as a two-seater. Over time, it gained a rear seat as well, since Ford realized that some people liked to take their children along too, plus a rear seat meant that the car was better suited to regular family life. Ten generations of T-Bird graced our roads between 1955 and 1997. In 2002, Ford decided to create a homage, and the eleventh generation was made. This 2002 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe is one of those cars, and with just 31,368 units made for 2002, you’re part of a pretty exclusive club now. You see, the eleventh generation is poised to become a future classic, so this 28,475-mile car is a savvy investment too.
In the ʼ00s, Ford decided to honor its timeless Thunderbird personal luxury car with a retro-modern eleventh generation. Produced for just three short years, this eleventh-generation T-Bird saw over 60,000 units made. Heavily inspired by the first generation from the 1950s, this new T-Bird sat on a modern platform, and used a V8 from Jaguar, of all places. Today, we’ve got a 2003 Ford Thunderbird for those who are intrigued by this pastiche of ʼ50s styling and ʼ00s mechanicals and creature comforts. The car has done only 8,312 miles, making it a real rare find, and a definitive future classic.
Ford’s Mustang has been around for over sixty years and is now in its seventh generation. It’s one of those relatively rare nameplates that’s been around since the time of your parents, and your grandparents as well, if you’re a Millenial or Gen Z’er. Few automotive nameplates can claim such fame, or celebrate anniversaries in spades. Take this fourth-generation 2004 Ford Mustang GT Deluxe Convertible 40th Anniversary as a prime example. Having traveled a smidge over 28,000 miles and currently chilling out in Maryland, this drop-top pony could be your weekend ride, as well as a significant nest egg, given that it’ll be a classic very soon. The car reportedly comes with all maintenance up to date, for peace of mind.
Offered today is a 2021 Ford Bronco First Edition 4x4, finished in the distinctive Area 51 exterior color. This First Edition variant is part of a limited-production series and comes equipped with the 2.7L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 engine paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle features Ford’s Advanced 4x4 system, offering enhanced off-road capability. The First Edition package (Equipment Group 954A) includes a range of premium features such as a B&O sound system with built-in navigation, a molded-in-color hardtop, and sound-deadening headliner. Riding on 17-inch black aluminum beadlock wheels wrapped in LT315/70R17 M/T tires, this Bronco is built for both on-road and off-road adventures. The seller states that all servicing is up to date, and all First Edition badging and documentation are included. The vehicle currently has 17,732 miles on the odometer.
The Ford Thunderbird is a personal luxury car made by Ford across ten generations between 1955 and 1997. A retro-modern homage briefly made an appearance between 2002 and 2005. The Thunderbird was created for Ford to offer a car that enabled comfortable, luxurious and smooth long-distance touring for two adults and their luggage. Soon enough, though, Ford realized that adding a rear seat would broaden the appeal of the T-Bird. If you’d been intrigued as to what a T-Bird is like to own and drive, check out this classic third-generation 1963 Ford Thunderbird that’s for sale right now. Coming from Washington, this car has journeyed for 81,839 miles so far.
A first-generation Chevy Corvette is a fantastic car to own and drive. It’s a piece of American automotive history, after all. Produced between 1953 and 1962, over 69,000 were made. It was also the only Corvette era to come with a six-cylinder engine choice, something that Chevy quickly realized didn’t suit a flagship sports car. Thankfully, all Corvettes thereafter have packed a V8. Many people nowadays want an original first-gen Corvette, but there are some who love restomods. If that sounds familiar, have we got the car for you! Say Howdy to this Pennsylvania-based 1960 Chevrolet Corvette LS3 Restomod that’s got just 1,000 miles after its comprehensive makeover. There’s a lot to learn about this car, so let us give you the highlights, but don’t forget to shoot us a DM or give us an old-fashioned phone call if you’re interested.
If there’s one category of vehicle we’d love to see return in 2025, it would be the “Personal Luxury Car.” These individualized creations focused on being the ultimate in luxury coupes, with comfort being one of the key factors for individuals who like to drive alone. The market was dominated by cars like the Ford Thunderbird, but the upmarket division of the Ford group had their own take on it too, and that came in the form of the Lincoln Mark VI. Our featured 1983 Lincoln Mark VI looks sinister in its deep black paint job with a matching black leather interior and a smoother 5.0-liter V8 engine. The car has 58,000 reported miles on the odometer and looks to be a well-preserved example that will likely appreciate in value in years to come.
Ford has the Mustang, and Chevrolet had the Camaro. Back in the ’60s, it was a winning duo for consumers, with the two frontrunners in the pony car race battling on both backroads and race tracks. Our featured 1969 Chevrolet Camaro is a fine specimen just waiting to go to a new home. It features a striking blue exterior, a well-kept black interior, and a 383ci stroker V8 under the hood. This immaculate classic has reportedly been subject to a recent motor and transmission install, which means it should offer a trouble-free ownership experience to whoever is lucky enough to take possession next.
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