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1955 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop Coupe Recently Painted Automatic Rwd -michigan on 2040-cars

Year:1955 Mileage:100000 Color: Red /
 Red & White
Location:

United States

United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:292 CID
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: P5FH235194
Year: 1955
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: Thunderbird
Trim: Factory
Options: Convertible
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 100,000
Sub Model: Classic Hardtop Coupe
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color: Red
Number of Doors: 2 Doors
Interior Color: Red & White

Sadly I do not have time or space for this project.  It belonged to my Uncle who loved to restore them.  The car has been in storage for about 3 years but ran, drove and stopped alright when we placed it in storage.  The car was just repainted but there is a scratch in the lower passenger side fender from transportation other than that, the lines are smooth and the doors and trunk open and close nicely.  All parts are included with the sale some are new and some are original.  A listing of the features are:

  • Rebuilt Engine
  • New Exhaust
  • Rebuilt Transmission
  • Original Wheel Covers
  • Recently Re-Painted
  • Newly Chromed Front & Rear Bumpers
  • Rebuilt Brake System
  • New Interior Kit (red & white) with Trunk Mat included
  • All new Windows and Windshield

To complete the restoration you will need the following:

  • RH window guide
  • LH lower SS windshield trim
  • Front Bumper Bullet
  • Pickoff Hard Top (but you never use those anyway!)
  • Air Cleaner
The car is located in Howell, Michigan.

I have attempted to describe the car as completely as possible but make no guarantees of parts or condition of vehicle.

Thanks for your interest! 

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