This is a wonderful one owner, rust free, never wrecked, Southern California since new T-Bird. This is the kind of car you hope to find! This is a fully documented one-owner (well, very close), Southern California car since new.

This T-Bird was bought by Jimmy Cimarusti as a used car on February 21, 1957 from Montebello Motors, then located at 1112 Whittier Blvd in Montebello, CA. Jimmy paid $3,541.16 and traded in their 1953 Chevy Bel Air sedan. This was the beginning of a long time love affair. Jimmy used the T-Bird to commute to his position with Sears in Los Angeles, where he retired after 50 years. Jimmy was married to Jackie who is now consigning the T-Bird for us to sell.

Jackie and her family has enjoyed this '56 T-Bird as a family daily driver for much of their 57 years of ownership!! Jackie has accumulated innumerable memories in the T-Bird. She obtained her drivers license in the car in 1964 when she was 25! Jackie used the car as their family daily driver until 1968 when they bought their first station wagon (by then they had two young children).

The car has never been in an accident, has not had rust and has regularly been garaged, enjoyed, driven and loved. And it shows.

This '56 Bird is shown today in its original colors of Thunderbird Blue (otherwise known as turquoise) livery (Code T) with the factory original Black and White vinyl interior (Code XA). It was built specifically to be sold new in Los Angeles on the 17th of January, 1956.

It comes with the original hardtop (soft top delete), non-power steering or brakes, optional heater, aftermarket AM/FM cassette player, original owners handbook, toolkit and tonneaou cover. Also included with the purchase is the original sales invoice (from 1957) and a wonderful trove of invoices and receipts.

The T-Bird is in beautiful condition. It is not a trailer queen by any means, it is a car that is ready for touring or exhibiting at your local or regional car shows. It has been professionally restored recently by the craftsmen at Cavallo Motorsports in Carlsbad, CA.

Overall it has a wonderfully consistent patina throughout. The paint is high quality and was repainted several years ago. The chrome and trim are a mixture of restored and original with nothing needing immediate attention. The interior vinyl is all original and in remarkable condition, with newer carpeting and updating as necessary.

The engine compartment is very clean and maintained, but not detailed or prepped for show. The chassis was cleaned and painted during the restoration several years ago.

The '56 T-Birds all benefit from the upgraded 292 cu in V-8 with 200 hp. This T-Bird features the original Ford-O-Matic transmission. Mechanically the T-Bird is in very nice condition and needs to immediate attention.

The Hagerty Price Guide values a number 3 (Good) '56 T-Bird at $31,400. Normally California Black Plate cars with excellent history are sold one full grade above (Number 2- $47,600). We have priced this example very appropriately to find a new loving home for this very special T-Bird. See the details on the Hagerty Price Guide website:

http://www.hagerty.com/valuationtools/HVT/VehicleSearch/Report?vc=1192717

Rarely do you find such a wonderful example as this with all the right elements: One Owner, Never Rusted, Southern California since new, CA Black Plate, No Accidents, Fully Documented, Sympathetically Restored. For more information please call Harry at 951.901.5088 or email us at harry@classicpromenade.com.

This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

Classic Promenade is pleased to assist with worldwide shipping and transportation (costs not included). We normally transact payments with wire transfers, but other arrangements may be made. We will also accept certain trades of collector vehicles. Call us at 951-901-5088 or email at harry@classicpromenade.com . All sales are subject to local sales at any time. We pride ourselves on accurate descriptions, but collector cars are all subject to "issues" and we encourage personal inspection.