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Ford Thunderbird 292 V8 1955

Allmän beskrivning : 1955 Ford Thunderbird While the Corvette struggled in its inaugural year, the Thunderbird literally “soared”. Much of that had to do with how the car was marketed. It was a sporty “personal car,” rather than an out-and-out “sports car,” as the Corvette was positioned. The body-on-frame chassis used existing Ford parts, and had a wheelbase that spanned 102 inches – identical to that of the Corvette. Meanwhile, the Thunderbird was a more personal luxury cruiser. It had roll-up windows and standard V-8 power, both things that were not available on the first Corvettes. Other features included the weather resistant fabric convertible top and fender skirts for the rear wheels. There was one engine for the first 1955 T-Birds, and it was the 292 cid Y-Block V-8 fitted with a single four-barrel carburetor. It has the standard 3-speed manual transmission with this engine putting out 193 horsepower. The exhaust pipes for the Thunderbird were integrated into the rear fascia and above the rear bumper, giving it an unmistakable Jet-Age look. In just the first five days of being on sale, over 3,500 orders were received for the 1955 Ford Thunderbird indicating hot demand. Ford had planned to build 10,000 in its first year, but ended up selling 16,155 in its first year of production. This one has undergone a full frame-off restoration including sand blasting and fresh black paint that was restored to stock specifications and has only 49,000 original miles. The frame was completely sandblasted, a new gas tank and steel exhaust were installed underneath with a new Stayfast convertible top installed overhead. All parts that were replaced are OEM and it even sits on Diamond Back radials with the same tread design as what came on the car originally. The headlight “eyebrows” are the originals which is rare to find on these cars anymore. The car has always been garaged since it was restored and looks as good as it did when it rolled off of the assembly line. The engine and transmission were completely rebuilt and it runs and drives like a dream with only 16,000 miles put on it since being restored. It just received service and new brakes installed in April of this year and the speedometer was sent away to be redone as well. Inside the interior is all original in black and white with the iconic speedometer in the center with the tachometer to the left and clock to the right. The original AM radio is in the center with the push button set-up and classic dial perfect for listening to oldies. In the glove box the original shop manual is included for guidance if needed down the road but certainly an awesome display piece on the seat for the next show. In the beautiful trunk you will find an extra fuel pump, various fuses, extra bulbs and gaskets included for when they are needed. This car has been SOLD! Please check out our other ads!

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1955 Ford Thunderbird 292 V8 is listed såld on ClassicDigest in Arlington by Classical Gas for Ej prissatt.

 

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Karosstyp : Personbil Märke : Ford Modell : Thunderbird Modellversion : 292 V8 Motorvolym : 0.0 Årsmodell : 1955 Läge : Arlington

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Ford, som grundades 1902, har utan tvekan förändrat historien om bilvärlden mer än någon annan biltillverkare genom att införa de första folkbilen Modell T 1908. De hade producerat mer än 15 miljoner bilar i slutet av produktionen 1927, genom vilket T hade blivit föråldrade.

Ford lanserade den första lågpris V8-motor driven bil 1932. 1932 V8 var en omedelbar hit med överlägsen hantering och prestanda för många betydligt mer expansiva bilar av dagen. Inte undra på 32 V8 Ford har blivit en sådan favorit bland heta rodders runt om i världen med 32 Deuce Coupe som sin ikon.

Under kriget Ford helt stänga civil bilproduktionen att ägna alla sina resurser till de allierade krigsansträngningarna (1942-1945) De används för att bygga B-24 bombplan, flygmotorer, jeepar, M-4 stridsvagnar, militära lastbilar och Bren-gun bärare och mer än 30.000 super laddade Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 motorer till Mosquito och Lancaster bombplan samt P-51 Mustang fighters. Efter kriget Ford bilar i USA blev större och flashier tillsammans med sina konkurrenter. I 60: s Ford var tillbaka i förgrunden igen när man inför deras kommersiella hit Mustang 1964. Mustang var så populär tävlingen var tvungen att följa Fords exempel och ponycar fenomenet tog över USA. Under åren ponnyer växte några muskler tills oljekrisen döda äntligen dödat dem.

På sextiotalet rusade Ford i internationell motorsport scenen med en raseri. Efter misslyckade Ferrari övertagande, då Enzo Ferrari hade klippt affären av med Henry Ford II gör det senare absolut koka av vrede, vände Ford till Lola i Storbritannien för att producera en Ferrari slog långdistans racer efter. Samarbetet mellan Ford och Lola skapade den mäktiga Ford GT40 som absolut slog Ferrari i Le Mans 24 flera gånger.

I Europa införde Ford några av de mest episka race och rallybilar av 60-talet som bygger på ödmjuka familj sedaner; Cortina GT, Lotus Cortina, Escort Twin Cam, och Escort 1600RS med de ikoniska Cosworth BDA motorer.

Idag klassiska Fords är mycket populär bland entusiaster och ett stort urval av klassiska Fords finns till försäljning på www.ClassicDigest.com