1956 Ford Thunderbird

"Built Ford Beautiful"

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$59,900

Year
1956
Make
Ford
Model
Thunderbird
Stock
BTC0195
Vin
P6FH256595
Odometer Reading
42,071
Engine Size
312ci V8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Body Color
White
Interior Color
Black
Drivetrain
RWD
Location
Traverse City

So, we all know that the first Thunderbirds were a two-seat convertible produced by Ford and often referred to as the Baby Bird. It was in direct response to the Corvette. It was first marketed as a “Personal Car” focusing more on driver comforts and features rather than performance, however with its small light weigh stature and powerful V8 engine, it could hold its own quite well. This car was assembled in Detroit on March 30, 1956, it was one of only 15,631 examples produced that year. This Thunderbird still retains its original engine and transmission along with its Ford-O-Matic transmission, power steering, power seat, power brakes and Kelsey Hayes wire wheels. In addition, the mileage of just over 40,000 is believed to be true and accurate based on a legal notarized document from AZ in 2001 stating that at that time, the car had been owned by its 2nd owner for almost 32 years. The letter went on to stat that the car was traded in to Read Mullan Ford in Phoenix, AZ by its first owner in 1969 and they purchased it with 33,000 miles. Throughout the years the car had been touched up as scratches and things ensued and finally at some point after 2001 a new paint was done. However the paint is the only thing that has been done, the rest of the car appears to be all original with no signs ever of collision or rust corrosion. The chrome is in excellent condition as is everything else. All is in perfect working order including the clock. I am truly amazed also at how well this car drives. It starts perfectly with no leaking or smoke and goes down the road quiet and smooth with plenty of power. The colonial white exterior garners plenty of attention. The car comes with its original window sticker and owners manuals along with the original signed and notarized document. The third owner donated the car in 2001 to a church, it was then sold to a high bidder. This car has always been perfectly stored and lovingly cared for. There are plenty of mediocre tri-five Thunderbird out there for mediocre pricing, however this is not one of them. This car is quite amazing from top to bottom.
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This vehicle is located at our Traverse City facility.

Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final. GR Auto Gallery and all its affiliates reserve the right to charge a 3% processing fee on any credit card sales of over $2,500.

Basic

Year
1956
Make
Ford
Model
Thunderbird
Hobby Segment
Classic
Odometer Reading
42,071
Drivetrain
RWD

Body

Body Style
Convertible
Doors
2
Body Color
White
Stripes
No

Interior

Interior Color
Black
Center Console
No

Engine

Engine Type
Gasoline
Engine Size
312ci V8
Transmission Type
Automatic

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