Ford’s Thunderbird kicked off the segment known as the personal luxury car when it entered the market in October 1954. Ten generations were produced from 1955 to 1997, and the eleventh generation entered the market in 2001 as a retro homage, and ran for four years. The Thunderbird name is a reference to the mythical legendary creature in North American indigenous history. If you are looking to own a Thunderbird, or T-Bird as they are affectionately called, here’s a nice 1956 Ford Thunderbird Roadster Continental Package to consider. It’s coming from California with 77,770 miles on the clock, and has the original invoice and owner’s manual thrown in with the sale. Only 15,631 units were produced in 1956, adding to this car’s desirability.
The first-generation Thunderbird went from idea to prototype in approximately one year. It shares styling cues with Fifties Fords, but is longer, lower, and sleeker to reflect its luxurious ethos. This 1956 Ford Thunderbird Roadster Continental Package wears a proud Colonial White paintwork and has the aforementioned Continental Package which includes the rear-mounted spare wheel that increases trunk space. The current owner reports that the soft top was new when he purchased the car, and the hard top is included with the sale too. Wheels with chromed Ford hubcaps and whitewall tires complete the classy outlook. The interior is in Peacock Blue and seats two occupants. This T-Bird has power windows, power steering and power seats and a modern radio with CD installed. The original factory radio is included with the sale should the buyer prefer it. The three-spoke chrome-ringed steering wheel is also in Peacock Blue, and a tachometer sits to the left of the speedometer, whilst the corresponding space on the right is taken up by the clock.
The first-generation Thunderbird had two V8 options and this 1956 Ford Thunderbird Roadster Continental Package is packing the larger 312ci (5.1L) Y-block V8 which drives the rear wheels through a three speed manual transmission with overdrive. This car is reported to sport a numbers-matching engine and transmission. The engine is said to have put out around 210hp, which was enough for a top speed in excess of 100mph.
Car Location: California Reported to be a numbers matching motor and transmission Continental package 3 speed manual transmission w/ over drive 312ci V8 engine Colonial White Exterior Peacock blue interior Power steering Power seats Power windows Modern radio w/ CD installed Factory radio is included in the sale Hard top included in sale Soft top was reported to be new when current seller purchased it - has not used it Original invoice and owners manual included in the sale
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