1955 Ford Thunderbird

Convertible

292

Automatic

F5FH147521

Clear

1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible SHOW IT, DRIVE IT, ENJOY IT…AN AWESOME THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE My name is John. Please call me at 801-680-8447 with any questions This is a beautifully example of 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible in remarkable condition. It runs great, drives great, looks great, and the attention it gets is extreme! No Disappointments: This Thunderbird is a great investment and a fun car to drive and enjoy. From the engine compartment to the trunk and everywhere in between, this is a clean car. The following will be a description of each area of the car, being as in-depth and accurate as possible. Please keep in mind that this is a classic car that is over 58 years old, and although I will describe everything as best I can, some small items may have been overlooked. BODY: As you can see from the photos, this Thunderbird has an absolute gorgeous body. This Thunderbird sports a beautiful older cosmetic restoration that has held up very well.. A high-quality prep and application was professionally performed, with no orange peel. The paint was then professionally buffed to a high gloss mirror finish and has held up very well for an older paint job. There is no rust bubbling anywhere on the outside body panels. The underside appears to have all original sheet metal, with great frame rails, strong torque boxes and undercarriage. There is a small 2x2 hole cut-out on the passenger rear drop-off. The only rust I could detect is a removable bracket on the underneath passenger side frame. This car is not a trailer queen, it has been driven and admired for many years with a few paint chips to prove it. There is some minor paint cracking under the driver rear tail light (see picture). There is some touched up bodywork on the inside of the hood by the hinges. The panels on this car show great fit and are straight. New aftermarket rear fender skirts. I would rate it a solid driver quality paint and body 8 out of 10. INTERIOR: The interior is nice and appears to be original. The dash, carpet, upholstery, etc. is in very good condition and has held up very well. The lights, speedometer, wipers, turn signals and brake lights are functioning properly, The tach, radio, and horn are not working presently. The floor mats, kick panels and door panels are in nice driver condition as well. ENGINE / MECHANICS: The original 292 CID Y block engine runs fantastic. This Thunderbird starts at the flick of the key and runs strong and smooth. The car tracks straight and brakes straight, has good steering response and a nice ride. The automatic transmission shifts very responsive and smooth. The engine compartment is clean, and detailed. Front drum brakes and rear drum brakes. Suspension and is firm and responsive to the touch. The drivers side exhaust manifold has been replaced. Also, added is a new exhaust system and a new "correct:" carburetor and air cleaner. This car has been converted to a 12V system. There are some very minor fluid leaks from the engine and transmission as could be expected of a car it's age. The engine runs well and is quiet. Nice original rims and hubcaps with fairly new wide whitewall bias tires. The car runs and drives as nice as it looks. The odometer shows 5087 miles. It is probably 105,087 miles. TRUNK: The trunk area is very clean, detailed, and looks great. There is not even a hint of rust. A new trunk mat and weatherstripping would finish off the trunk. No issues here, the pictures of the car speak for themselves. OVERALL: The car of course gets lots of looks, it's really what I'd call the perfect collector car: a super desirable 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible that is a super nice driver with an older cosmetic restoration that has held up very well. This car is mechanically sound and runs fantastic. The title is free and clear in my hand. AUCTION DETAILS (PAYMENT & SHIPPING): About Payment: The “successful winning bidder” must contact me within 3 hours of auction completion to verify the purchase and finalize the arrangements to complete the transaction. Please include your phone number in the e-mail for contact information. A $500 non-refundable deposit by paypal is required within 2 hours after end of auction.. Balance is due (bank wire transfer only) within 1 banking day of auction end. The car will not be released until all funds have cleared my bank. The car will be securely garaged until pickup. About this Auction: This auction process is a legally binding contract into which you enter when you click "confirm" on your bid. Please have finances in order before you decide to bid and please ask all questions before you decide to bid. These auctions are expensive to run, please only bid if you are ready to purchase this car. Car is sold as-is / where is, mileage exempt. Car is available for inspection prior to auction close About Me: Please check my feedback, I take customer satisfaction very seriously. You are more than welcome to inspect the car in person; I can be reached at 801-680-8447 Post Auction Details: I'll be happy to pickup the winning bidder at Salt Lake City, Utah Airport (SLC) if they'd like to drive the car home, I believe this beautiful convertible can be driven long distances without concern. If the winning bidder chooses to transport the car, I can certainly help with logistics (drop off, etc) although all shipping arrangements and transport cost is the responsibility of the winning bidder. Thank you, and Happy Bidding!