1955 Ford Thunderbird

Convertible Convertible

8 - Cyl.

Manual

P5FH162155

Gasoline

Some background: As a favor to a friend needing space and financial assistance, I am selling some of his cars. This T-Bird was purchased by him more than 10 years ago from an estate in Alabama. He said that the prior owner was a reasonably wealthy man that liked Thunderbirds and collected as many as he could fit into his barn with the idea of restoring them someday. This car was selected and purchased from the estate with the idea of pulling the needed trim and drive train to use on another car. As it turns out, this red 'Bird came well optioned from the factory and someone may want to restore it. It is believed that it has been sitting indoors for more than 20 years. This car will be sold on a Bill of Sale only WITHOUT a title. Check out my other items! 1955 Ford Thunderbird – VIN P5FH162155 – This car has NO TITLE and a Bill of Sale will be included upon request. Upon receiving this car on my property for inspection and photos, I discovered a locked glove box. The compartment ended up containing the original Tachometer with cable and a Bank Book. The Savings Account Record Book was issued by American National Bank and Trust Co of Rockford IL from 1967 to 1970 to Harry L Vaughn. Find-A-Grave.com shows Mr Harry L Vaughn having died near St Louis in the mid-1970s and that he was a former Deputy Sheriff in IL. (same Harry? …Dirty Harry???) Perhaps this is the link to the RED lights mounted in the front bumper guards of this T-Bird! This roadster was constructed on February 22, 1955 and finished in Torch Red with a Red & White interior. I believe it has the correct, and perhaps the original 272 ci engine. Options when new included the aforementioned tachometer, 3-speed manual transmission, push-button radio, power seat, interior snap-on tonneau cover, finned aluminum valve covers and a folding soft top. The soft-top has since been replaced with a high-quality porthole hardtop. It is estimated that less than 15 percent of the ’55 T-Birds had manual transmissions. Trim Tag 40A R B 22BLX97 The frame and body mounts appear to be very solid and usable. The body and floors show significant areas of rust-though in several spots. Not to mention a severe collision took place in the center rear and the driver’s side has been swiped. Stainless and other bright trim pieces should be usable as a driver, but the bumpers should be replaced. About 90-95% of the trim and pieces are still attached to this car. Other trim parts are included as shown. The ENGINE: The engine cranks over freely, and we will try to get it to fire this week. – indicating that the engine is NOT stuck and should be rebuildable. It does have keys that fit the ignition. The Engine shows a casting code of ECG, The Exhaust is ECH 9430A and the Intake is ECZ. There is plenty to work with here. Perfect for YOUR next project! We highly recommend a personal inspection. We can only take so many photos and you should be 100% comfortable with your purchase. An honest offer may buy it! We may consider a trade for a quality collector car or muscle car. What is the market value of these? Only one similar car has been on ebay recently: Item 270890543594 and 220965030733 WE HAVE LOTS OF PHOTOS- But ebay, in its infinite wisdom, limits everyone to only 24 images. Message me with your email for the link to lots of images on Facebook. They are on Facebook with the account name: Wildthings (w/a capital W) Terms of Sale Private Auction The buyer will submit a $200 deposit via Paypal or Overnight Certified Check within 48 hours of the close of the auction to secure the vehicles. Buyer agrees to pay the remaining balance due within 10 business days of the close of the auction. All financial transactions must be completed before removal of the vehicles. If deposit or balance is not received within time frame indicated, buyer will forfeit right to purchase, vehicles will be re-listed, and negative feedback will be left. Vehicles must be picked up no later than 30 days following end of auction (above payment terms must be met). A $10/day fee may be assessed if not picked up within the 30 days. We are always willing to work with the buyer. These vehicles are currently offered on the open market and may be removed from this auction at any moment. Please feel free to message or call with SERIOUS inquiries ONLY. 260-750-4718 Buyer is responsible for all shipping costs that may apply. We will assist in shipping car wherever possible, but will not deliver. If you cannot meet terms of auction, DO NOT BID! Ask any and all questions before bidding. We will answer as quickly as possible. There is no warranty with the cars. As is/Where is. It is good to see a huge upswing in the T-Bird Market. 2012 Barrett-Jackson just sold a 1957 for over $200,000. Not bad.