Ford Thunderbird 1956
General description :
Colonial White W/ Fiesta Red Interior
312 CI Y-Block V8
Cruise-O-Matic Transmission
Power Steering
Power Brakes
Power Seats
Power Windows
Porthole Hardtop
Continental Kit
Kelsey Hayes Wire Wheels W/ Wide White Walls
Beautifully Restored
LMC is very proud to offer for sale this 1956 Ford Thunderbird
With the introduction of the Chevrolet Corvette in 1953, a new type of American car was now being produced. The two-seater roadster was back, and proving to be popular. Ford jumped into the game with the Ford Thunderbird in 1955, it was an instant sales success, quickly outselling the Corvette. For the second year of production, minor styling changes were present, including the optional Continental Kit and famous “porthole” windows in the hardtop. Another change included the availability of the 312 cu in V8 as an optional upgrade from the standard 292 cu in Y block V8.
This beautifully restored 1956 model Thunderbird presented in Colonial White complemented by a Fiesta Red and White interior to match the white removable porthole hardtop and black convertible soft top. It is powered by a 312 cu in version of Ford Y-block V8 engine with optional Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission. This beautiful car also features many factory options sought after on early Thunderbirds including 4-way power seat, thunderbird engine dress up kit, rear fender skirts, Town and Country radio, heater/defroster, power steering, power brakes and power windows. It has been beautifully restored with show quality paint that has been wet sanded and polished to glass like reflection. The engine bay has been detailed to OEM specifications and presents beautifully. To finish off the gorgeous restoration is a set of Kelsey Hayes wire wheel covers with wide white wall tires.
This Thunderbird is finished in a timeless color combination is sure to grab some attention on the road. It has been beautifully restored and would do as well at the local show as on the road. A very nice example of 50’s era styling and in a two-seater roadster ready for Sunday evening cruises and fully loaded with options!
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1956 Ford Thunderbird is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Halton Hills by Legendary Motorcar for Not priced.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : Thunderbird Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1956 Location : Halton Hills
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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