1955 - Ford Thunderbird on 2040-cars
Lyndell, Pennsylvania, United States
RARE FIND!!! This is an ALL ORIGINAL 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible with 67,437 Original Miles on it! It comes in a Retro Black with a matching vintage Black, White & Chrome interior. This car is very much together and it shows! Truly untouched by time! It appears that this car is 100% intact with all matching numbers! The stock 7-volt electrical system is still in place and has not ben modified. There is also a new battery in this car. This classic / historic American sport luxury coupe sedan comes with power steering, power seat, power brakes and the coolest switches, gauges and chrome trim that you will ever find on a vintage automobile! This car starts right up however only when the car is in neutral. It runs and drives well and the transmission shifts smoothly. Amazingly preserved through time, this car was very well taken care of and it really shows. Here is your chance to have one of these truly rare, low mileage, all original condition with matching numbers, iconic American cars for yourself! This car is really in good overall condition. Although the paint is cracked all over it still looks good. The carpets in it look good and the seat looks very nice. Take a look at the pictures. The inside of this car is really cool! Though inspired by, and positioned directly against, the Corvette, Ford billed the Thunderbird as a personal luxury car, putting a greater emphasis on the car's comfort and convenience features rather than its inherent sportiness. The 1955 Ford Thunderbird sold exceptionally well in its first year. In fact, the Thunderbird outsold the Corvette by more than 23-to-one! The only noticeable items are that the passenger door does not open, the paint will need to be redone, the radio is inoperative, the blower fan needs to be repaired and the car does not have a convertible top on it at all. There is no hard top either. However it needs to be noted that the frame and the floor pans are in excellent condition!!! This 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible is being offered "as is". Please keep in mind that this car is not restored. Instead please think of this car as an incredible place to start with very little left to make it a "show winner". It has been sitting for some time in a very safe and controlled environment. It has not seen rain or snow. You don't find these cars anymore in this original condition. so don't miss out on this incredible opportunity. This is a very nice original mileage car. Most have been modified, which actually takes away from the highest value of the vehicle. True collectors want all original cars that have not had modifications done to it. They always seek out cars that are as original or true as possible to the way they were when they first rolled off the assemble line. Here is such a car. Please feel free to email any questions you may have or you can always come out to our store and see our vehicles for yourself. We are located at 2813 Easton Road, Willow Grove, Pa 19090. Please bid with confidence and know that all winning bids require a 500 deposit within 24 hours after winning the auction. Final payment is due upon delivery. Disclaimer: RideSmart Auto, LLC is not responsible for errors in options or trim levels displayed on our listings. The information is deemed correct to the best of our knowledge. It is the buyer's responsibility to verify all options, trim levels and any / all other pertinent information involved in favor of the vehicle transaction and before bidding or signing the final vehicle buyers order. The winning auction price does not include sales tax, registration and titling fees, extended vehicle service contracts costs or any aftermarket products. The buyer is also responsible for arranging and paying for any shipping of the vehicle. All vehicles are subject to prior sale. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On Dec-08-14 at 10:02:58 PST, seller added the following information: This car does not have power steering or power brakes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On Dec-08-14 at 10:53:43 PST, seller added the following information: The top of the rear passenger quarter panel has surface rust also. This rust does not go through the metal. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On Dec-09-14 at 10:17:42 PST, seller added the following information: We also have the original purchase documentation! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On Dec-12-14 at 13:54:22 PST, seller added the following information: When the car is running there is a buzzing sound coming from the dashboard area. It is not engine related. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On Dec-18-14 at 08:55:09 PST, seller added the following information: In the early 1970's the driver front fender was replaced. The body shop that did the work used a replacement fender made of fiberglass.
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