Detail Info for: Ford : Thunderbird CONVERTIBLE 1955 FORD THUNDERBIRD FIESTA RED BEAUTIFUL HIGHLY OPTIONED AND NO RESERVE

Transaction Info

Sold On:
05/15/2012
Price:
$ 19350.00
Condition:
Mileage:
Location:
Denver, CO, 80223
Seller Type:

Vehicle Specification

Year Make Model:
1955 Ford Thunderbird
Submodel Body Type:
Engine:
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
P5FH202784
Vehicle Title:
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:

Vehicle Detail

THIS IS A NO RESERVE AUCTION OF A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL 1955 FORD THUNDERBIRD SOFT TOP! THE VIN IS P5FH202784 AND THE FOLLOWING IS THE INFORMATION ON THE VIN: P- 292 CUBIC INCH V8 5- 1955 F - DEARBORN, MI ASSEMBLY PLANT H - THUNDERBIRD ONLY 16,155 FORD THUNDERBIRDS WERE MADE IN 1955! THIS IS A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE OF A 1955 THUNDERBIRD. PLEASE SEE BELOW AS I HAVE BROKEN DOWN THE VEHICLE FROM INTERIOR TO EXTERIOR. IF YOU SHOULD HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT THE NUMBER BELOW. EXTERIOR: THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE IS AN 8.5/10. THE T-BIRD WAS REPAINTED APPROX 3 YEARS AGO AND LOOKS GREAT. THE CAR SITS IN A CLIMATE CONTROLLED WAREHOUSE AND RARELY GETS TAKEN OUT OF THE GARAGE. THE VEHICLE COMES WITH FENDER SKIRTS AND CONVERTIBLE SOFT TOP. THERE ARE SOME SPOTS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PASSENGER DOOR WHERE THE PAINT WAS RUBBED. THIS MAY COME OUT? ALSO, THERE IS A VERY SMALL BIT OF CRACKING IN THE PAINT AT THE TOP OF THE DRIVERS DOOR WHERE IT MEETS THE HINGE. THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE IS VERY STRAIGHT (SEE PICS). THE SOFT TOP IS IN PERFECT SHAPE WITH NO TEARS AND THE REAR WINDOW IS IN GREAT SHAPE AS WELL. THE HOOD SEEMS TO BE MISALIGNED A BIT AND THAT IS A FUNCTION OF THE HINGE NOT BODY DAMAGE. THE CHROME BUMPERS ARE IN GREAT CONDITION. HEADLIGHTS, TAILIGHTS, BRAKELIGHTS, BLINKERS ETC. ALL WORK AS THEY SHOULD. TIRES ARE BRAND NEW COKER AMERICAN RADIAL WIDE WHITE WALLS. THIS T-BIRD TURNS MANY HEADS IN THE CLASSIC T-BIRD RED COLOR. MECHANICALLY THE CAR RUNS GREAT AND PERFORMED WELL ON OUR TEST DRIVE. INTERIOR - THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR IS IN GREAT SHAPE. THE RADIO IS AN AFTERMARKET (ORIGINAL STYLE) AND WORKS GREAT. ALL THE GAUGES WORK AS THEY SHOULD. THE HORN WORKS. THE SEAT IS NEW AND LOOKS AMAZING. THE CARPET KIT IS IN REALLY NICE SHAPE. THERE IS A BIT OF WEAR ON THE GEAR SHIFTER WHERE IT MEETS THE CARPET AND ALSO ON THE CHROME EDGE AROUND THE WINDSHIELD. ALL THE GLASS IS IN GREAT SHAPE. THE WINDOWS ROLL UP AND DOWN AS THEY SHOULD. THE SEAT IS ELECTRIC AND THE CONTROLS DO NOT WORK AT THIS TIME. THERE IS NOTHING LIKE A TOP DOWN CRUISE IN A 1955 FORD THUNDERBIRD. MECHANICALLY THE CAR HAS BEEN VERY WELL MAINTAINED: THE MOTOR IS A REBUILT 292 CID V8 MOTOR AND 3 SPEED MANUAL FORD O MATIC TRANSMISSION. THE ODOMETER READS ROUGHLY 3,400 MILES. WE ARE CERTAIN THAT THE CAR HAS 103,400 MILES. DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN THIS GREAT CAR! 1955 FORD THUNDERBIRDS LIKE THIS HAVE BEEN SELLING AT LARGE AUCTION HOUSE AND ONLINE BETWEEN $26,000-$45,000 NOT TAKING INTO ACCOUNT ALL OF THE ADDITIONAL WORK THAT HAS BEEN DONE TO THIS PARTICULAR VEHCLE. THE VEHICLE IS NOT PERFECT BUT WITH A FEW ODDS AND ENDS CAN BE TAKEN TO ANY CAR SHOW WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF TAKING HOME A TROPHY. I TAKE MY AUCTIONS SERIOUSLY AND WITH INTEGRITY. I HAVE DONE MY BEST TO DESCRIBE THIS TBIRD IN ITS CURRENT CONDITION. IF YOU SHOULD HAVE ANY QUESTIONS WHATSOEVER PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE YOU BID ON THE VEHICLE. IF YOU HAVE LESS THAN 10 POSITIVE FEEDBACKS ON EBAY YOU MUST CONTACT ME BEFORE YOU BID ON THE CAR OTHERWISE YOUR BID WILL BE CANCELLED. THESE TBIRDS ARE HARD TO FIND IN THIS CONDITION AND ARE HOT RIGHT NOW. THEY SELL FOR $30,000-40,000 IN MANY AUCTIONS AND ONLINE. THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN A PIECE OF AMERICAN HISTORY FOR A FRACTION OF THE COST OF THE AUCTIONS. PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND PICTURES. THESE CARS ARE BECOMING VERY RARE AND ARE SELLING FOR TOP DOLLAR AT BARRETT JACKSON, MECUM AND OTHER AUCTIONS. THIS THUNDERBIRD IS VERY RELIABLE AND YOU WILL LOVE IT! PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE CAR. ALSO THERE ARE ABOUT 50 ADDITIONAL PHOTOS IF YOU CLICK ON THE PHOTOBUCKET LINK ATTACHED TO THE EBAY AD. ABOUT ME…… PM DEALS IS A COLORADO AUTO BROKER THAT SPECIALIZES IN FINDING YOU THE CAR OF YOUR DREAMS. WE ARE KNOWN TO HAVE THE CHEAPEST AND MOST DESIRABLE CARS ON THE INTERNET. TYPICALLY OUR CARS ARE HALF THE COST OF OUR COMPETITION WITH NO RESERVE AUCTIONS. WE HAVE BEEN BUYING AND SELLING CARS FOR OVER 40 YEARS AND HAVE ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIPS WITH SOME OF THE BEST AUTO AUCTIONS IN THE COUNTRY. WE HAVE AN ONSITE MECHANIC WHO INSPECTS OUR CARS AND MAKES SURE THEY MEET OUR STANDARDS. SHIPPING IS SOMETHING WE TAKE PRIDE IN HELPING YOU WITH SO IF SHIPPING IS SOMETHING THAT YOU NEED, PLEASE LET US KNOW AND WE WILL HELP ARRANGE THE PERFECT SHIPPER FOR YOUR NEEDS. THIS VEHICLE IS BEING SOLD LOCALLY SO I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ENDTHE AUCTION EARLY AND CANCEL ANY BIDS. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING THE BUY-IT-NOW PRICE PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME AT THE NUMBER BELOW. I ENCOURAGE INSPECTIONS! PLEASE HAVE THIS DONE BEFORE YOU BID! THANKS AND GOOD LUCK BIDDING! THIS VEHICLE IS SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS. BUYERS WILL BE SUBJECT TO A $299.00 (US) DEALER AND HANDLING FEE WHICH INCLUDES ALL PAPERWORK AND TEMPORARY TAGS. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS AD IS SOLELY FOR CONVENIENCE. MY DESCRIPTION IS MY OPINION ONLY, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF ANY OR ALL FAULTS, AND MAY NOT BE RELIED UPON, TAKEN AS FACT OR OTHERWISE CONSIDERED A REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY SORT. THE VEHICLE IS SOLD AS-IS, WHERE-IS WITH ALL FAULTS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN. GOOD LUCK BIDDING! PLEASE CALL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS CORY 303.726.9462

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