1955 Ford Thunderbird for sale $84,995
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird $84,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $84,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | La Vergne, TN |
| Details: |
These first-year T-Birds are always in demandand#44; but if youre a true connoisseurand#44; youll want to make sure your example that launched the legend is a true cut-above classic. Thats what this 1955 Ford Thunderbird offers. Immaculately restored in its correct Raven Blackand#44; this numbers-matching big block car impresses with every little detail. Theres nothing more beautiful than Fords personal convertible in black and chrome. Code A Raven Black lacquer paint covers every square inch of the body to great effect. Its part of a painstaking restoration that brought this car back to the February day it left the Dearborn factory. Were not the only ones to recognize this convertible for its excellence. Its a multiple award-winnerand#44; including the Silver Award from the Classic Thunderbird Club International (CTCI). Fit and finish are extremely goodand#44; with doors that close with confidence. Its the kind of panel fit that when the black folding roof is stashed behind the seatand#44; the car has that cleanand#44; unbroken line front to rear thats made these an icon. Its truly a grand touring sporty appearance with the hood scoop in front and the optional fender skirts in the rear. All the chrome and bright trim is in placeand#44; which looks fantastic against the black. This is especially true for the mirror-like wraparound chrome front bumperand#44; and in the rear the twin tailpipes poking through the rear bumper guards was truly a designers touch. Correct bright factory hubcaps set with reproduction Firestone whitewalls complete this 1950s time machine. If you liked the outside appearanceand#44; youll love the interior. The exterior black is joined by white for a striking two-tone combination that will have people complementing you about how clean the interior looks. While it came from the factory this wayand#44; many will swear its a custom creation. Style and luxury were the true hallmarks of this classicand#44; and thats why it came with rare features for its time like the power seat and power windows. The heat/defrost sliders and upgraded AM/FM radio are all displayed in a machine-turned panel that flows across both doorsand#44; and the dash. This frames the power steering wheeland#44; and above it is the nifty speedometer thats lit from behind by a Plexiglas panel viewed through the windshield. Just to the left is the large tachometerand#44; so while this is a luxury cruiserand#44; you do get a few reminders of the large V8 under the hood. This car carries its original block with the same clean and authentic style as the rest of the car. The Thunderbird Special 292 cubic-inch V8 looks authentic right down to iconic Thunderbird logo valve covers and hood-fed chrome teapot air filter. But take a closer lookand#44; because youll start to see that the entire engine bay has been given its correct factory stampingsand#44; which is what really impresses the judges and T-Bird fans alike. As the correct motor for the carand#44; it is the higher compression 8.5:1 that came with the automatic transmission and the correct Holley four-barrel carburetor. Its a powerhouse of a V8and#44; but it doesnt lose its luxury-minded attitude as it sweetly purrs through its dual exhaust system. The aforementioned Ford-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission stays comfortable as it clicks through the gears without a fuss. You can see from the undercarriage shots that the restoration extends to the places most people dont seeand#44; so the ride is truly as luxurious as Ford intended for their personal convertible. Complete with the original owners manual and other documentationand#44; this is a true enthusiasts classic. People love a 55 because its the car that launched an iconand#44; but for those who are about representing the best Ford had to offerand#44; only a car this correct will do. Call today!!! |