1955 Ford Thunderbird

-2 TOPS-ORIG Convertible

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

P5FH128093

Clear

Gasoline

THE 1955 THUNDERBIRD WAS THE FIRST GENERATION OF THE BABY-BIRD! THE DAZZLING PERIOD DESIGN IS STILL BREATHTAKING TODAY! THIS IS THE KIND OF 1955 THUNDERBIRD THAT ENTHUSIASTS DREAM OF FINDING! READY TO DRIVE AND ENJOY, JUST IN TIME FOR SPRING AND SUMMER CLASSIC MOTORING! THIS IS A RUST-FREE ORIGINAL LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA T-BIRD THAT WAS OWNED BY A COLLECTOR OF VERY FINE #1 CONCOURS CARS! THIS 1955 T-BIRD IS A VERY WELL MAINTAINED “SURVIVOR” THAT WAS THE OWNERS VINTAGE DRIVER AND IS READY TO BE DRIVEN AND ENJOYED BY ITS NEW OWNER! THIS T-BIRD WAS BUILT ON DECEMBER 27, 1954 AND WAS DELIVERED NEW TO A LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA DEALERSHIP FOR SALE. IT IS EQUIPPED WITH GOOD OPTIONAL AMENITIES, SUCH AS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, POWER STEERING, POWER SEAT, RADIO, HEATER, ENGINE DRESS UP KIT, WIDE WHITE SIDE WALL TIRES, TRUNK LIGHT, SOFT TOP & HARD TOP, AND IS STUNNING IN ITS FANTASTIC RED PAINT AND RED & WHITE INTERIOR! THIS IS AN EXCELLENT ORIGINAL CALIFORNIA T-BIRD IN GREAT CONDITION THAT WAS LOVINGLY CARED FOR & WELL MAINTAINED! OPTIONS INCLUDE: Radio Heater Both Tops Trunk Light Power Seat Power Steering Engine Dress-up Kit Automatic Transmission Wide White Side Wall Tires Full Wheel Cover Hub Caps EXTERIOR UNLIKE MOST “RED” T-BIRDS YOU SEE TODAY, THIS ONE WAS “TORCH RED” FROM THE FACTORY!!! THIS AMAZING THUNDERBIRD IS A REAL BEAUTY! THIS T-BIRD IS FITTED WITH A WHITE SOFT TOP & RED HARDTOP, AND A NEW SET OF RADIAL WIDE WHITE WALL TIRES FOR A BETTER-THAN-NEW RIDE. THE RED PAINT SHOWS WELL WITH A VERY GOOD SHINE. THE CHROME BUMPERS LOOK LIKE BRAND NEW AND WERE MOST LIKELY RECHROMED. ALL OTHER EXTERIOR CHROME, STAINLESS TRIM, GRILLE, GLASS, AND CHROME WINDOW TRIM IS ALL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION! THE ORIGINAL HARD TOP IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION INSIDE AND OUT! THE TOP HAS EXCELLENT FACTORY ORIGINAL CLOTH-COVERED WEATHER STRIPPING THAT LOOKS NEW! THIS IS A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF A 1955 THUNDERBIRD IN A VERY HIGHLY DESIRABLE FROM-THE-FACTORY RED COLOR THAT HAS NOT HAD A COLOR CHANGE! INTERIOR WHEN YOU SIT DOWN INSIDE THIS THUNDERBIRD, IT’S LIKE BEING IN A TIME CAPSULE FROM 1955. EVERYTHING IN THE INTERIOR APPEARS TO BE IN AMAZING PRESERVED ORIGINAL CONDITION AND LOOKS NEAR NEW, INCLUDING THE DASH PAD, INSTRUMENTS, GEAR SELECTOR, DOOR PANELS, CARPET, DOOR SILL PLATES, ETC. THE WHITE HEAD LINER ON THE HARD TOP LOOKS LIKE NEW! JUST LOOK AT THE PHOTOS. THIS T-BIRD HAS A HEATER, POWER SEAT, POWER STEERING AND A MODERN “CORRECT FIT” AM/FM/CASSETTE RADIO (THE ORIGINAL RADIO IS INCLUDED), ALL MAKING THIS THUNDERBIRD VERY COMFORTABLE AND PLEASANT TO DRIVE! ENGINE COMPARTMENT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS IN EXCELLENT ORIGINAL CONDITION AND IS FITTED WITH THE OPTIONAL ENGINE DRESS UP KIT. TRUNK LIKE THE REST OF THIS AMAZING 1955 T-BIRD, THE TRUNK STILL HAS ITS ORIGINAL RUBBER TRUNK MAT THAT APPEARS NEAR NEW. THIS T-BIRD ALSO HAS A “RARE” OPTIONAL TRUNK LIGHT. MECHANICALS THIS 1955 THUNDERBIRD IS POWERED BY THE ORIGINAL FORD 292 CU. IN. 198 HP V-8 ENGINE. THE MUFFLERS AND EXHAUST PIPES ARE NEW. THE FORDOMATIC TRANSMISSION, POWER STEERING, AND BRAKES ALL OPERATE PERFECTLY, MAKING THIS T-BIRD VERY PLEASANT TO DRIVE! THE SUSPENSION IS TIGHT, JUST LIKE NEW, AND THIS T-BIRD IS VERY RESPONSIVE. THIS T-BIRD DRIVES GREAT! VIN & TRIM TAG CODES: Vin# P5FH128093 P=292 198 HP 4V V-8 5=1955 Model Year F=Dearborn, Michigan Assembly Plant H=Thunderbird 128093=Unit # Vehicle Data Body 40A=Thunderbird Color R=Torch Red Trim B=Red/White Interior Date 27M=Built December 27, 1954 LP=Los Angeles, California District Sales Office (DSO) 146=Scheduled Unit # THE 1955 THUNDERBIRD The Ford Thunderbird is an American automotive icon first introduced in 1955. While no cars had been produced during World War II, the late 1940's saw a huge rush in production as the American car companies tried to fill the postwar demand for vehicles. One of the most popular types of vehicle was the sports car. American soldiers in Europe during the war had seen Italian, German, French, and English sports cars and had brought some of these vehicles home with them. At the same time, interest in motorsports increased and car racing gained popularity. Given these influences and the burgeoning American economy it was no surprise that the introduction of the 1955 Thunderbird was a huge success, easily filling a market niche. As Motor Trend's Detroit editor, Don McDonald wrote "Perhaps the most outstanding feature of the new Ford Thunderbird is the clever wedding of sports car functionalism with American standards of comfort". The T-Bird roadster, introduced at the Detroit Auto Show in 1954, was a two door roadster with a focus on modern comforts, conveniences and all weather protection, as well as power, performance and handling. In short, it was the essence of personal luxury. More than 5,000 names were considered for the new Ford project in 1954. A young Ford car stylist, Alden "Gib" Giberson, won a $95 suit and an extra pair of pants from Saks Fifth Avenue for suggesting the name Thunderbird. Thunderbird enjoys a storied history whose iconoclastic entry onto the scene in 1954 single-handedly erected the personal luxury-car segment in the United States. The Thunderbird two-seater was instantly popular with overtones of a high performance sports car, yet it had a strong appeal to luxury-minded buyers seeking refinements such as roll-up windows, a selection of power extras, and steel bodywork as opposed to fiberglass. Production of the car designed by William P. Boyer (under the direction of Franklin Q. Hershey) began Sept. 9, 1954, at Ford’s Dearborn (Mich.) Assembly Plant and generated immediate excitement. Customer demand for Thunderbird resulted in its October public introduction which was nearly a full month ahead of schedule. Public orders totaled more than 3,500 within the first 10-day selling period, while planned volume for the model year was only 10,000 units. Ford sold a first year total of 16,155 Thunderbirds. The 1955 model had a removable hardtop with a 102 inch wheelbase chassis that was 175.3 inches overall, with a width of 72 inches and a height of 52 inches. Curb weight was 2833 pounds. The engine was a Mercury 292 cubic inch V-8, exclusive to the Thunderbird line, which had 198 horsepower with the automatic and 193 horsepower with the manual transmission. The car sold for a base price of $2,695 and was available in five colors: Thunderbird Blue, Raven Black, Snowshoe White, Goldenrod Yellow, and Torch Red. All cars had vinyl upholstery matching the exterior paint color. The Baby-Bird continued in production for only three years, with the 1957 Thunderbird the last year of the classic two-seaters. The last one rolled off the assembly line Dec. 13, 1957, bringing an end to an iconic era. WHEN YOU DRIVE THIS 1955 T-BIRD DOWN THE HIGHWAY, OTHER MOTORISTS ARE IN AWE OF THIS ICONIC MID 1950’S AMERICAN SPORTS CAR, FREQUENTLY HONKING, SMILING AND GIVING THUMBS-UP TO SHOW THEIR APPROVAL! DON’T MISS THIS CHANCE-OF-A-LIFETIME TO ACQUIRE THIS FABULOUS 1955 RED THUNDERBIRD. WITH ITS JET-AGE STYLING THIS 1955 T-BIRD WILL GIVE YOU YEARS OF DRIVING ENJOYMENT AND IMMENSE PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP. READY TO DRIVE & ENJOY! See my (430) 100% Feedbacks and BID WITH CONFIDENCE! BID TO WIN! Vehicle Condition: THIS ORIGINAL 1955 THUNDERBIRD IS IN AMAZING CONDITION. THIS VERY ATTRACTIVE VINTAGE AMERICAN SPORTS CAR RUNS AND DRIVES LIKE NEW! This Thunderbird is 55 years old, so some minor signs of age are to be expected! Let me first say that much of this T-Bird appears to be amazing unrestored original. However, items that needed it have been replaced with correct parts through the years. Most of the interior appears to be excellent factory original, but some looks almost too good to be. For example, the carpet was surely replaced. As would be expected, the clock is not currently working, very common for a vehicle this age. The original factory radio is a box in the trunk. The modern upgrade AM/FM/Cassette now in the dash plays very well. The power seat works perfectly. The exterior is very striking! The chrome bumpers look brand new so I assume they have been rechromed. This T-Bird was RED from the factory, and the paint has an excellent shine and does show numerous paint touchups. Most everything under the hood, the interior, trunk and exterior appear to be stock original components that have either been amazingly well maintained or replaced with correct components! Note that the mileage listed above is the odometer reading and not necessarily the total original miles. This Thunderbird will turns heads and get thumbs up virtually everywhere it goes! Terms of Sale: BIDS ARE BINDING. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK THEM PRIOR TO BIDDING. A 25% DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED IN THE FORM OF CASHIERS CHECK OR WIRE TRANSFER WITHIN 72 HOURS OF THE CLOSE OF BIDDING. THE REMAINING BALANCE IS DUE IN THE FORM OF CASHIERS CHECK OR WIRE TRANSFER WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE CLOSE OF BIDDING. THE VEHICLE IS LOCATED IN WEST HILLS, CALIFORNIA AND YOU ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO INSPECT THIS FINE AUTOMOBILE. SELLER IS WILLING TO ASSIST WINNING BIDDER IN MAKING ARRANGEMENTS FOR DELIVERY. HOWEVER, ALL COSTS FOR TRANSPORT & DELIVERY ARE TO BE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE SHIPPER BY THE WINNING BIDDER. I AM EXPERIENCED IN VINTAGE CAR SALES AND WILL ASSIST WITH ALL ASPECTS OF THE SALE OF THIS VEHICLE TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND TROUBLE FREE TRANSACTION. EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ACCURATELY DESCRIBE THIS VEHICLE AND DISCLOSE ANY KNOWN DEFECTS. THIS VEHICLE IS SOLD “AS-IS”. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER TO HAVE INSPECTED OR TO HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE INSPECTED BY A THIRD PARTY, TO HAVE SATISFIED HIMSELF/HERSELF AS TO THE CONDITION AND VALUE, AND TO BID BASED SOLELY UPON THAT JUDGMENT. I ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY UNINTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR REPAIRS THAT MAY BE NEEDED. Seller reserves the right to end this auction early due to prior sale, and to reject bids from anyone with Zero or Negative feedback. If you do not have a good positive feedback rating, please contact me by telephone or email to discuss your intentions and ability to pay for the car if you are the winning bidder. SALES TO CALIFORNIA BUYERS WILL BE SUBJECT TO SALES TAX. THIS VEHICLE IS LOCATED IN WEST HILLS, CA. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VEHICLE, EMAIL OR CALL STEVE Stevekr2000@aol.com *(818) 340-6949* Additional photos are available and all questions will be gladly answered! PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS INVESTMENT GRADE VEHICLE CAN BE FINANCED THROUGH JJ BEST CLASSIC CAR FINANCE. YOU CAN OWN AND ENJOY YOUR DREAM CAR TODAY AND PAY IT OFF OVER TIME! VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT http://www.jjbest.com/ OR CONTACT LENNY FOUGERE AT (800) USA-1965 FOR MORE DETAILS.On Apr-15-11 at 18:11:16 PDT, seller added the following information: INCLUDED ARE TWO SETS OF FLOOR MATS. ONE SET IS CORRECT ORIGINAL RED RUBBER AND THE OTHER IS RED CARPET! EXCELLENT T-BIRD! BID TO WIN