1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible - Excellent Condition Cruise Night Driver on 2040-cars
Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1970 Ford 302 V-8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Ford
Model: Thunderbird
Trim: Convertible
Options: Cassette Player, Convertible
Power Options: Power Windows, Power Seats
Drive Type: 1994 Ford Automatic Overdrive Transmission
Mileage: 65,246
Exterior Color: Black
Number of Doors: 2
Interior Color: Black / white
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: V-8
1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible - beautiful condition cruise car. Excellent driver with engine and transmission improvements. Ravin Black exterior with black and white vinyl interior.
Automatic transmission. Power windows, 4 way power seat. Aftermarket Thunderbird AM/FM/Cassette. Power steering.
Driveability improvements are a 1970 Ford 302 V-8 engine with a 1994 Ford Automatic Overdrive Transmission. Heavy duty aluminum radiator with electric fan. Modern GM Saginaw 605 power steering box and pump. 1966 Ford Mustang front disc brakes. Engine compartment very clean, painted and detailed. Runs excellent. LED tail lights and front turn signals. Heater has been removed.
Undercarriage is clean and detailed - see pictures. Solid. Floor pans strong and solid. Firestone white wall radial tires. Body is solid and straight. Not rusty. There are also fender skirts that will go with the car.
Interior is clean. Door panels are in very nice condition - not cracked or stained. Seats are in nice condition - not cracked or split. (According to data plate, car originally had a red/white interior.) Carpet good. Dash and gauges clear. Speedometer is NOT accurate. Miles showing is 65,246. Steering wheel good, not cracked. Interior chrome is nice, not show condition. Manual convertible top. Top was new 10 years ago and still looks good - one little 'pinch' on passenger side, but not a hole. Windshield wipers are not working - have a Castco converter kit that goes with the car.
Chrome is good, not #1 show condition. Bumpers shiny and nice with a little cracking at the bumper bolts. Very minor crazing on some trim pieces. Very old repaint. There are a few scratches and chips in places - have been touched up. Most noticeable is a gouge in the spare tire surround and chip in the hood scoop. Also some crazing in the paint, primarily in the front (see picture).
Very nice, solid Thunderbird Convertible. Not #1 show condition - great driver, perfect for cruising.
Terms: $500 deposit within 3 days of auction close. Certified check accepted for remainder. Balance due before car is transported. Transportation is the responsibility and expense of the buyer and appreciated if transported within 10 days of auction close unless arrangements are made. Car is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan and is represented to the best of our knowledge - no warranty is expressed or implied. Sold As Is.
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