Detail Info for: Ford : Thunderbird 2 Door Convertible 1956 Ford Thunderbird Barn Find Project P Code 312 Power Seat T Bird Gasser Drag

Transaction Info

Sold On:

04/27/2013

Price:

$ 6000.00

Condition:

Mileage:

Location:

East Haddam, Connecticut, 06423

Seller Type:

Private Seller

Vehicle Specification

Year Make Model:

1956 Ford Thunderbird

Submodel Body Type:

Engine:

312 V8

Transmission:

Manual

VIN:

P6FH301778

Vehicle Title:

Clear

Drive Train:

Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Standard Equipment:

Optional Equipment:

Vehicle Detail

RELISTED DUE TO DEADBEAT NON-PAYING BIDDER - Please, only bid if you actually intend to purchase this car!1956 Ford Thunderbird "Barn Find"RARE P-Code 312ci Power Seat Car Complete and original 1956 Ford Thunderbird, with the scarce P-Code 312 4bbl "Thunderbird Special" V8 and rare factory power seat. Most 56's out there are 292ci cars, and the power seat was rarely ordered. This car was pulled out of a barn in eastern New York two years ago just the way you see it, and has been at our shop since. The car looks to have been a mild hot rod in it's time. Original 312 engine is absolutely complete, with a Holley 4bbl carburetor, original finned aluminum Thunderbird valve covers, and factory exhaust manifolds. It's condition is not known, we have made no attempt to run it. The transmission is a 3spd manual with a period Hurst shifter. Original rear end and suspension is complete. The glass is all original and intact (including the door glass, which is rolled down). There are two tiny little chips in the windshield, but no cracks. Original dashboard is in nice condition and complete, door panels are present, and the seat is in surprisingly very nice shape for being original. No rips or tears! The factory tracks, motor, and piston are all there. The frame and body mounts are excellent, with only minimal surface rust. The trunk is also excellent, with only a few tiny little holes about 1" around. Overal it is clean and sound. The car will need all new floors. The front pans are rusted out, and there is some rust behind/under the seat. The outer rocker panels are solid, inners have some rust. Overall the body is fairly solid, the worst panel being the driver's side door, which will need a new lower skin. Original hood and scoop. Someone deleted the continental kit, which was standard for '56 (though it looks better without it in my opinion), and there are no tops with the car. What you see is what you get. This would make an awesome hot rod or gasser project! It's getting tough to find complete and original, early Thunderbirds like this, and the car's options make it scarce. No title, car is sold on bill of sale. Call 860-873-1092 with any questions. Possibly interested in hot rod projects (early Ford, Tri-Five Chevy, etc..)