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Have you heard about the ‘personal luxury car’ category? The Ford Thunderbird is the model responsible for creating it. Produced from 1955 to 1997 over ten generations, with an eleventh generation running from 2002 to 2005, the Thunderbird, fondly known as the T-Bird focused on driver comforts and luxuries, rather than outright speed. Nevertheless, it would pack a V8 under the hood. This is a 1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible from the first generation. Coming from Colorado, this example is reported to have undergone a professional minter restoration with only 49 test miles since then. It’s also reported to have won the Classic Thunderbird Club International Senior Gold Medallion Show. It’s said that this car was sold new in Los Angeles.
1956 saw the Thunderbird gain more trunk space which was partially a result of moving the spare wheel to the rear fender Continental style. This 1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible wears a lovely Buck Skin Tan paint job and rolls on reportedly new, real wire Thunderbird wheels. It comes with both tops; the porthole hardtop is also in Buck Skin Tan whilst soft top is in chocolate brown with Haartz cloth. The interior features an inviting Milk Chocolate Brown and White color scheme and sports seating for two on a bench seat. It appears to be in stunning condition just like the exterior. It’s also got the 1956 Town and Country radio installed in the dash, as well as the little tachometer to the left of the large speedo. The odometer shows the correct post-restoration mileage too. All chrome bits gleam, and makes this car look factory fresh.
The Thunderbird was offered with a very American V8 gasoline powerplant, and the first generation had either 292ci (4.8L) or 312ci (5.1L) options. This 1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible bears the larger engine, the 312ci V8 which is rated for an unstressed 225hp. It sends the power to the rear wheels via a Ford-O-Matic three speed automatic transmission. Power steering and Ford Swiftsure power brakes are present too, showing that this car is a suave cruiser rather than brash bruiser.
Car Location: Colorado Reported to be a professional Minter restoration w/ only test miles Reported to have won the Classic Thunderbird Club International Senior Gold Medallion Show Buck Skin Tan exterior Milk Chocolate Brown and White interior Reported to have both tops 312ci/225HP T-bird Special V8 Ford-O-Matic 3 speed automatic transmission Ford Swiftsure power brakes Power steering 1956 Town and Country radio Ford engine dress up option reported Reported to have new, real wire Thunderbird wheels Both tops are reported to have Minter Restored chocolate brown Haartz cloth canvas convertible top Buckskin Tan porthole hardtop Reported to have been sold new in Los Angeles
The '50s was surely iconic. The cars, the music and the vibes were ones never to be relieved. Looking to experience or relive the magical time? Present today is this 1957 Ford Thunderbird. It's a '50s classic that ensures an original driving experience and looks that make you turn back as you park.
Ford’s T-Bird brought Americans a slice of the European Grand Tourer lifestyle. These luxury cars were initially two seaters with powerful engines and the best luxury and technological features of their time. They were designed to be owned and driven by the wealthy, and capable of crossing the country while imparting the least fatigue upon their occupants. If you’ve always had a soft spot for a T-Bird, this first-generation 1957 Ford Thunderbird is a fine catch. Coming to you with under 35,000 miles on the clock, we’re told that this car is just 1 of 68 produced in the beautiful color that you see in these photos. That fact, plus its original mileage and up-to-date servicing make it a fine classic car that’s a shrewd investment too.
The first-generation Thunderbird was introduced in 1954 as Ford’s answer to the Chevy Corvette that came out the year before. To call it a direct competitor of the Vette would, however, be inaccurate. While the Corvette was a small and lightweight 2-seater with a fiberglass body (to compete with European sports cars), the T-Bird was more of a 2-seater personal luxury car for a younger demographic of buyers (being smaller and lighter than most Detroit products at the time). In fact, in its first production year, it outsold the Corvette by a massive margin. In total, over 53,000 first-generation Thunderbirds were made in 3 years of production, with 1957 being the most successful year.
We’ve seen a lot of cool vintage Ford Broncos brought back to glory with modern amenities. While many people restore their own Broncos, there are numerous companies that offer their own unique approach to updating and restoring these vehicles. This staggering example of the 1969 Ford Bronco is one such car that has had a frame-off restoration completed in 2017. Reportedly, it only has 70,000 miles on its rebuilt engine. It offers you the advantages of contemporary components and is outfitted with everything you need to go off-road.
Ford's fourth iteration of the iconic pony car is the SN95 Mustang. It was manufactured from 1994 to 2004 and sometimes goes by the name Fox-4 Mustang. S stands for small, specialty vehicle, N stands for North American Operations, and 95 is the sequence number of approved vehicle projects. Ford engineers and designers completely restyled both the interior and exterior of the Mustang for the fourth generation. Enthusiasts who have owned them for years love them for how reliable and easy to work on they are. So purchasing this 1995 Ford Mustang Restomod will definitely bring power and cheer into your life. This beastly machine is track-ready and waits in California to become your track-day darling.
The station wagon obsession has a really peculiar fan base that we truly enjoy. It makes sense—you can fit your family and dog inside and still have the same level of performance as a regular car. People who are fascinated by station wagons even convert popular vehicles into them. The Ford Country Squire is not a conversion but a factory model that saw eight generations from 1950 through the 1991 model years. We bring you an example from the fifth generation of this classic that users like to describe as an absolute tank. This 1962 Ford Country Squire is a reliable oldie, which is restomoded and carries new and upgraded components.
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