In 1955, Ford sent out a reminder to the world that sporty, good-looking cars were still a part of their expertise by producing the Thunderbird. The Thunderbird was the auto giant's first two-seater since 1938. Ford called it a 'personal car of distinction,' which, put simply, means that this car and anyone who dared to own it were unique. This first-generation 1956 Ford Thunderbird is currently with its 3rd owner in Florida and has been garage-kept its entire life. The sale includes all original documentation.
This 1956 Ford Thunderbird comes in what ford calls 'Fiesta Red'. More trunk space was added for this model, with the spare wheel mounted outside and the exhaust tips moved to the bumpers' ends. Our subject car comes with a white soft-top with the hard-top included in the sale. Also included are all new rubber, new brakes with new hoses and wheel cylinders in the rear, new control arms and swaybar bushings, and four new shocks. The car also has back-up light housing and a functioning overdrive for better fuel efficiency, new steel gas lines from front to rear, a new window regulator, and a factory jack included. The interior is color-matched to blend in with the outside of the car except for a few contrasting white accents that highlight the car's retro aspect. The interior lights are reportedly operational, gauge needles repainted, and a custom aftermarket radio system has been installed.
The most impressive aspect of this Thunderbird is its detailed engine bay housing the 312ci 5.1L Y-block engine with a refreshed carb and generator. All fluids have been changed, valves adjusted and tuned, and all new lines under the car replaced. A 3-speed standard manual transmission controls power.
-Car Location: Florida
-3 speed manual w/ over drive
-312ci motor
-Recently refreshed generator
-White soft top
-tonneau cover
-New wheel cylinders in rear
-New swaybar bushings
-Refreshed Carb
-New window regulator
-Interior lights operational
-Engine bay detailed
-Hard top included
-4 new shocks
-New control arm bushings
-All new rubber
-New brakes with new hoses
-New gas line from front to rear (steel)
-Valves are adjusted and tuned
-Repainted gauge needles
-New stereo system (aftermarket)
-Factory jack included
-Overdrive functioning
-Garage kept
-3rd owner w/ all original documentation
-New backup light housing
-All new lines under car
-All fluids changed
Ford’s contribution to American motoring history in the luxury segment, the Thunderbird came in 1955 and created the Personal Luxury Car segment. The idea was to replicate what was called the Grand Tourer in Europe. After all, the United States was gaining some fine interstates, crisscrossing the land and connecting East and West. There was stunning scenery, interesting culture and culinary delights to be explored. All the well-heeled needed was a suitable car to connect them all with. That’s where the Personal Luxury Car came in. The Thunderbird ran from 1955 to 1997 across ten generations, then a homage eleventh generation was made between 2002 and 2005. Today’s 1989 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe is from the tenth generation and resides in Delray Beach, Florida. It’s got just 10,500 miles on its wheels, and a supercharged engine under its hood! Join us as we tell you more, and if you’d like to own this car, we’re ready to help.
Known as the creator of the Personal Luxury Car segment, Ford’s Thunderbird drew inspiration from Europe’s grand tourers—machines built for comfort, elegance, and long-distance cruising. Ford ultimately produced eleven generations of the T-Bird, evolving from its original two-seat layout to a more versatile four-seat design that broadened its appeal. This 1960 Ford Thunderbird is a standout second-generation example currently offered in Aptos, California. With only 12,510 miles since its full restoration, this car presents as a well-preserved and thoughtfully updated classic. Upgrades such as a front disc brake conversion and electric windshield wipers enhance drivability while maintaining its vintage charm. The sale also includes a car cover and a reprinted original owner’s manual, making it an inviting opportunity to own and enjoy a piece of American automotive history.
The 1955 model year marked the debut of the Ford Thunderbird, a car that defined the American two-seat personal luxury segment and rivaled the Corvette with style and refinement. This first-year example is finished in black over a black-and-white vinyl interior and retains its timeless original character. Powered by the 292 cubic-inch “Y-block” V8 paired with a Ford-O-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission, it delivers smooth cruising power wrapped in one of Ford’s most iconic designs. Showing 77,080 miles and reported by the current owner as an all-original car, it represents a significant opportunity to own a true piece of midcentury motoring history.
Ford gives its Mustang pony car plenty of gallop straight from the factory. But what if you want a raging racehorse instead? Well, that’s where you’d need to venture into the realm of Shelby. Shelby Mustangs are worshipped and revered as some of the most potent around, ever since Carroll Shelby looked at the first-generation Mustang and decided to work his magic on it. Now, Shelby Mustangs roll out of the Ford factory itself, in tribute to the great man who sadly left us some years back. Today, we have a 2020 Ford Mustang GT350 for sale from Gilbert, Arizona with just 5,900 miles to its name. What’s even nicer is that it’s been tuned by Lund Racing and features a supercharger installed on to its 5.2-liter V8. This, the 6-speed manual transmission and many more things make this the ultimate performance Mustang for the discerning driving enthusiast.
One of the most popular hot rod platforms turns out to be classic Ford and Chevy automobiles from the Twenties and Thirties – that’s 1920 and 1930 for you! Crazy isn’t it, that we’re in the Twenties right now – that’s the Twenty Twenties. Back to the subject car, it’s a 1933 Ford Model 40 Hot Rod that started life off as a stylish and dependable two-door coupe but has since undergone a comprehensive rebuild into the form you see here. Up for sale in Cabot, Arkansas, it boasts just over 13,000 miles since rebirth and comes with a 350 under the hood, mated with a Turbo 350 and of course, rear-wheel drive! Join us as we take you on a trip through its essence and you’ll be convinced as to why you should snap it up.
One of the best ways to experience a classic car is to cruise down in town with a drop-top first-generation Ford Mustang. You’ll be guaranteed to receive smiles, waves and general gestures of appreciation because who doesn’t love a Mustang? Introduced in 1964, the Mustang created a class of car called the pony car, and also facilitated an entire culture of happy, carefree cruising. Drop-top examples like this 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible are most facilitative of this culture, and will definitely invoke fond memories from many of those who were around at the time. Heck, even the new generation will love the car’s simplicity and characterful nature. This particular pony is up for sale in Westlake, Louisiana with 7,337 miles on the clock, we’re told. It’s also been fitted with aftermarket air conditioning, a retro stereo, a new convertible top and new whitewall tires too!
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