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1956 Ford Thunderbird CHROME Convertible

Asking Price $60,000
ABOUT THIS FORD
VIN #: P6FH192685   Stock #: P6FH192685
Condition:
Used
Engine:
V 8
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
80,000
Exterior Color:
TURQUOISE
Interior Color:
BLACK/wHITE
Warranty:
As-Is

Vehicle Overview

1956 FORD THUNDERBIRD

The Ford Thunderbird began life in February 1953 in direct response to Chevrolet's new sports car, the Corvette which was publicly unveiled in prototype form just a month before. Under rapid development, the Thunderbird went from idea to prototype in about a year, being unveiled to the public at the Detroit Auto Show on February 20, 1954. Like the Corvette, the Thunderbird had a two-seat coupe/convertible layout. Production of the Thunderbird began later on in 1954 on September 9 with the car beginning sales as a 1955 model on October 22, 1954. Though sharing some design characteristics with other Fords of the time, such as single, circular headlamps and tail lamps and modest tailfins, the Thunderbird was sleeker and more athletic in shape, and had features like a faux hood scoop and a 150 mph (240 km/h) speedometer hinting a higher performance nature that other Fords didn't possess. Mechanically though, the Thunderbird could trace its roots to other mainstream Fords. The Thunderbird's 102.0 inches (2,591 mm) wheelbase frame was mostly a shortened version of that used in other Fords while the car's standard 292 cu in (4.8 L) Y-block V8 came from Ford's Mercury division. Though inspired by, and positioned directly against, the Corvette, Ford billed the Thunderbird as a personal luxury car putting a greater emphasis on the car's comfort and convenience features rather than its inherent sportiness. Designations aside, the Thunderbird sold exceptionally well in its first year. In fact, the Thunderbird outsold the Corvette by more than 23-to-one for 1955 with 16,155 Thunderbirds sold against 700 Corvettes. With the Thunderbird considered a success, few changes were made to the car for 1956. The most notable change was moving the spare tire to a continental-style rear bumper in order to make more storage room in the trunk. However, the addition of the weight at the rear caused steering issues, and was changed back in 1957. Among the few other changes were new paint colors, the addition of circular porthole windows in the fiberglass roof to improve rearward visibility, and a 312 cu in (5.1 L) Y-block V8 making 215 horsepower (160 kW) when mated to a 3-speed manual transmission or 225 horsepower (168 kW) when mated to a Ford-O-Matic  3-speed automatic transmission. The Thunderbird was revised for 1957 with a reshaped front bumper, a larger grille and tailfins, and larger tail lamps. The 312 cu in (5.1 L) V8 became the Thunderbird's standard engine, and now produced 245 horsepower (183 kW). Other, even more powerful versions of the 312 cu in (5.1 L) V8 were available including one with two four-barrel Holley carburetors and another with a Paxton supercharger delivering 300 horsepower (220 kW). Though Ford was pleased to see sales of the Thunderbird rise to a record-breaking 21,380 units for 1957, company executives felt the car could do even better, leading to a substantial redesign of the car for 1958.
This car is not a complete restoration

Contact Information

Aero Toy Store Ft. Lauderdale FL

Aero Toy Store

1301 E. Sunrise Blvd
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304

Basil Gonzalez
Phone: 954-771-1795
Mobile: 954-205-1007

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Vehicle Condition

Service History
80,000 Miles
Non-Smoker
All Regular Scheduled Maintenance Performed
Passed Thorough Dealer Inspection
Dealer Maintained
Have Service Records
Have All Keys
No Known Mechanical Problems
Warranty
As-Is - not covered by a warranty.
Condition Report
Excellent Interior
Excellent Carpets
Excellent Seats
Excellent Dashboard
Excellent Panels / Headliner
Excellent Exterior
Excellent Original Paint
Excellent Trim Condition
Excellent Glass Condition
Excellent Convertible Top
No Visible Dents
No Visible Rust
No Known Accidents
No Known Bodywork
Fully Detailed

Features & Options

Ext / Int Color
TURQUOISE with BLACK/wHITE Leatherette Interior
Luxury Features
Clock
Audio / Video
Factory System
AM/FM
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Vehicle Information
1956 Ford Thunderbird CHROME Convertible
TURQUOISE
80,000 Miles
Stock #: P6FH192685
Asking Price: $60,000
 
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