Ford Thunderbird 1955
General description :
- Ford Thunderbird Cabrio aus dem allerersten Fertigungsjahr, 1955
- beim letzten Besitzer in Florida seit 1974
- Softtop und Hardtop vorhanden
- Umbau auf zwei 4fach-Vergaser, Originalvergaser ebenfalls vorhanden
- Umbau auf Back Wheel-Kit
- Elektrik auf 12 Volt umgerüstet
- Motor vor einigen Jahren überholt
- Verkauf als Restaurierungsobjekt: Unterboden, Fahrwerk, Bremsen, etc. überholungsbedürftig
- Mille Miglia-fähig!
- ein solches Auto fuhren Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando, Marilyn Monroe
Erst Sportwagen in direkter Konkurrenz zur Chevrolet Corvette oder europäischen Wettbewerbern wie Jaguar und Porsche, recht bald dann "Personal Luxury Car" zum gediegenen Cruisen - der Ford Thunderbird war stets ein Produkt des Zeitgeists seiner Epoche. Die Marktstrategen des Hauses hatten ihr Ohr am Markt und mit dieser Strategie über Jahrzehnte großen Erfolg.
Kenner unterscheiden insgesamt 11 Generationen, vom "Classic Bird" und "Square Bird" der 50er Jahre, über "Bullet Bird", "Flair Bird" und "Glamour Bird" der 1960er, "Big Bird" und "Torino Bird" der 1970er, bis hin zu "Box Bird", "Aero Bird", "Super Bird" der 80er / 90er und dem "Retro Bird", dem von 2002 bis 2005 allerdings kein großer Erfolg mehr zuteil werden sollte.
Typisch amerikanisch waren bei den Modellen vor 1980 die großen V8-Maschinen mit bis zu 7,5 Liter Hubraum - und entsprechenden Verbräuchen. Nach Jahren von "länger, breiter, schwerer" kehrte sich der Trend um, spätere Donnervögel waren wieder leichter und sportlicher.
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1955 Ford Thunderbird is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Zur Galeria 1DE-55459 Grolsheim by Auto Dealer for €41500.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : Thunderbird Engine size : 4.8 Model Year : 1955 Sub type : Convertible Location : Zur Galeria 1DE-55459 Grolsheim
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About Ford
Ford, founded in 1902, has arguably changed the history of automotive world more than any other car manufacturer by introducing the first people's car Model T in 1908. They had produced more than 15 million cars by the end of the production in 1927, by which T had become obsolete.Ford launched the first low priced V8 engine powered car in 1932. 1932 V8 was an instant hit with superior handling and performance to many far more expansive cars of the day. No wonder 32 V8 Ford has become such a favourite among hot rodders around the world with 32 Deuce coupe as their icon.
During the war Ford completely shut down civilian vehicle production to dedicate all its resources to the Allied war efforts (1942-45) They used to build B-24 bombers, aircraft engines, jeeps, M-4 tanks, military trucks and Bren-gun carriers and more than 30,000 super-charged Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 engines for Mosquito and Lancaster bombers as well as P-51 Mustang fighters. After the war Ford cars in the USA got bigger and flashier along with their competitors. In the 60's Ford was back in the forefront again when introducing their commercial hit Mustang in 1964. Mustang was so popular the competition had to follow Ford's example and the ponycar phenomenon took over the US. Over the years the ponies grew some muscles until the oil crisis kill finally killed them off.
In the sixties Ford rushed into international motor sports scene with a fury. After unsuccessful Ferrari takeover, when Enzo Ferrari had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury, Ford turned to Lola in UK to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that absolutely beat Ferrari in Le Mans 24 numerous times.
In Europe, Ford introduced some of the most epic race and rally cars of the 60's based on humble family sedans; Cortina GT, Lotus Cortina, Escort Twin Cam, and Escort 1600RS with the iconic Cosworth BDA engines.
Today classic Fords are extremely popular with enthusiasts and a great selection of classic Fords can be found for sale at www.ClassicDigest.com