VIN:
P6FH268886
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
The famous Ford T-Bird is a legend in classic American car circles. It was Ford’s groundbreaker at the time, and introduced a new category called Personal Luxury Cars. These were swish and speedy two-seaters with comfortable and luxurious interiors, potent V8 engines under the hood, and the ability to travel for hundreds of miles at a time with minimal disturbance or discomfort to their well-heeled occupants. They also came with decent cargo space, aimed at being driven from five-star hotel to five-star hotel, or from mansion to posh office and back home. However, by the second generation, Ford added a rear seat to broaden the car’s target market. Ten generations of T-Bird were made between 1955 and 1997, but in 2002, Ford revived the nameplate for a final hurrah. The eleventh generation was a homage to the very first, and returned to its two-seat roots. Today’s 2002 Ford Thunderbird hails from that retro-modern era, and is available in Pennsylvania having covered just 19,506 miles so far. The car is reportedly all original, right down to including the black removable hard top in addition to its black powered soft top.
Ford’s Thunderbird or T-Bird is most well known for creating the American segment of Personal Luxury Cars. Aimed at rivaling Europe’s Grand Tourers, the first generation of T-Bird was a stylish and powerful two-door, two-seat coupe or convertible, with a comfortable and lavishly-equipped passenger cabin plus a roomy trunk. It was meant as a car that would be owned by the wealthy and driven by them across great distances with nary an ache or pain at the end. Subsequent generations gained a rear seat too, since Ford realized that sticking to two seats was limiting their target market. Made for ten generations between 1955 and 1997, the T-Bird firmly entrenched itself in American automotive culture. In 2002, Ford, feeling a bit misty-eyed, decided to make a eleventh generation as a homage to the original. This eleventh generation was produced for just three years and saw over 68,000 units sold. Today, we’ve got one of those cars, a 2003 Ford Thunderbird for sale from Sterling, Alaska. It’s got super low mileage too, less than 8,000 in fact, making it an absolute steal and a fantastic addition to someone who wants a definitive future classic that can be driven and enjoyed from today onwards.
One of Ford’s most fondly remembered marques, the Thunderbird created what was called the Personal Luxury Car category when it launched for the 1955 model year. Ford was paying attention to the European segment of Grand Tourers, and wanted to give Americans a slice of that stylish and luxurious long-distance motoring experience. After all, America’s highways were being built and upgraded, and soon, the well-heeled would love to drive their own luxury car across the country, from posh hotel to posh hotel. So, the first-generation Thunderbird had a lot to live up to, and live up, it did. Coming in two-door, two-seat form, it of course had a V8 up front and the most luxury features that were prevalent at the time. Today’s 1956 Ford Thunderbird has been fully restored and boasts under 9,000 miles to its name. Furthermore, this Delaware-based car comes with the Continental Kit as well.
If you want a classic American off-roader, you can’t go amiss by selecting a first-generation Ford Bronco. This vehicle was the brainchild of Ford product manager Donald N. Frey, who was also responsible for the Mustang. Intended to go head-to-head with the wildly successful Toyota Land Cruiser, Jeep CJ-5 and International Scout, the Bronco came in 1966 and ran until 1978 before entering its second generation. Over 225,000 first-generation examples were sold, which should give you an idea of how wildly successful the Bronco was. Even now, the current era Bronco is selling briskly. Back to our subject car, this 1969 Ford Bronco comes from Dayton, Ohio with only 51,000 miles on the clock. Furthermore, it’s said to be a garage-kept vehicle, which is rare to find with SUVs.
The mere mention of the word Shelby and you are treated to visions of a true automotive icon that ruled the tracks and even the open streets with turned heads as you drive by. Turn back the clock to the 60s and Mr. Shelby had his usual treatment on an American classic — The Ford Mustang, what was born out of it was a true icon. Present today is a tribute build on the legendary Shelby GT350 and takes shape with this 1968 Ford Mustang. This shelby GT350 tribute build is a real looker and sports some uber cool features that just keep giving.
You can’t go amiss by choosing a first-generation Ford Mustang as your starter classic car. Ford’s signature model created the whole pony car arena, and over sixty years later, remains the sole survivor of the segment. The first generation Mustang was offered between 1964 (called 1964½ models) and 1973. Along the way, it offered various engines and came in some high-performance variants too. Buyers could choose three body styles, and many went for the stylish fastback or the slick convertible. But, the third choice, the two-door hardtop offered sleek and arguably unappreciated style that really made owning one a personal choice of distinction. Today, we’ve got a 1967 Ford Mustang Hardtop for sale in Goodyear, Arizona. With its host of upgrades, this is a classic car that’s suitable for daily driving if desired. Snap it up soon!
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