Detail Info for: Ford : Thunderbird Base Convertible 2-Door 1956 ford thunderbird 2 nd owner 89 723 orig miles garage kept ready to drive

Transaction Info

Sold On:

08/27/2015

Price:

$ 18845.00

Condition:

Mileage:

89723

Location:

Riverside, California, 92501

Seller Type:

Private Seller

Vehicle Specification

Year Make Model:

1956 Ford Thunderbird

Submodel Body Type:

Convertible

Engine:

5.1L 5114CC 312Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspira

Transmission:

Automatic

VIN:

P6FH234354

Vehicle Title:

Clear

Drive Train:

Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Standard Equipment:

Optional Equipment:

Vehicle Detail

1956 FORD THUNDERBIRD. 89,723 ORIGINAL MILES. FIRST OWNER LIVED IN THE SAN FRANCISIO BAY AREA. IT HAD IT'S OWN GARAGE AND WAS ONLY OUT FOR WEEKEND CLUB EVENTS. THE CURRENT OWNER BOUGHT THE CAR IN 1980 WITH 85,482 MILES ON IT. IT HAS ALSO BEEN GARAGED SINCE BEING BOUGHT. WE BEGAN STORING AND MAINTAINING THE CAR IN 1991. THE CAR HAD 87,916 THE FIRST TIME WE TOUCHED IT. THE EXTERIOR IS MOSTLY ORIGINAL. THERE HAS BEEN SOME PAINT REPAIR BUT NOT SINCE THE CURRENT OWNER HAS OWNED IT. IT HAS NEVER BEEN WRECKED. THERE ARE A FEW CHIPS AND LEAD SEAM LIFTING. ALL OF THE CHROME AND STAINLESS TRIM IS ORIGINAL. THE SPARE TIRE IS OLD BUT, THE CORRECT SIZE. THE COVER FOR THE SPARE TIRE IS DAMAGED (SEE PICTURES) EVEN WITH THE FEW PAINT ISSUES THE FIESTA RED IS VISUALLY APPEALING. THE INTERIOR IS COMPLETEY ORIGINAL EXCEPT THE ADDITION OF THE A/C AND EVERYTHING WORKS. WE REBUILT THE HEATER WITH A NEW FORD CORE. REBUILT THE RADIO. REBUILT THE CLOCK INCLUDING A QUARTZ MOVEMENT. WE INSTALLED THE A/C IT IS CHARGED WITH R-12, NEW 4 ROW RADIATOR, 5 BLADE FAN, POWER BRAKES AND TRUNK MAT. REPLACED THE HEAT RISER TUBE WITH STAINLESS TUBE, REBUILT THE CARBURATOR, REBUILT THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS WITH NEW PADS AND BUSHINGS. RESTORING IT TO ORIGINAL RIDE HEIGHT. REBUILT THE BRAKES WITH ALL NEW PARTS. AS WELL AS ROUTINE MAINTANCE. IT HAS ONLY BEEN DRIVEN 1807 MILES SINCE 1991. THE TIRES ARE VISUALLY OK BUT THEY ARE OVER 20 YEARS OLD. WITH NEW TIRES IT IS READY TO GO. MOST REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE SOURCED FROM PRESTIGE THUNDERBIRD. IT IS A REAL CALIFORNIA CAR. NO RUST. NO HIDDEN PROBLEMS. GREAT START FOR RESTORATION OR NICE DRIVER AND/OR KEEP IT FOR LOCAL CAR SHOW AS IT IS. THE ORIGINAL UN-MOLESTED CONDITION IS A RARITY AND DESIRABLE FOR BOTH OPTIONS. FORGOT TO LIST. REBUILT THE WIPER MOTOR. NEW WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP AND BAG. NEW FUEL/VACUUM PUMP. SERVICED TRANSMISSION USED LUCAS ATF.