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Year:1955 Mileage:5087 Color: White /
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Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Dealer

Year: 1955
Interior Color: Black
Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Thunderbird
Trim: Restoration, Original 292 CID "Y" Block Engine not
Mileage: 5,087
Exterior Color: White

Condition: Used

As you can see from the photos, this Thunderbird has an absolute gorgeous body. This Thunderbird sports a beautiful older cosmetic restoration that has held up very well.. A high-quality prep and application was professionally performed, with no orange peel. The paint was then professionally buffed to a high gloss mirror finish and has held up very well for an older paint job. There is no rust bubbling anywhere on the outside body panels. The underside appears to have all original sheet metal, with great frame rails, strong torque boxes and undercarriage. There is a small 2x2 hole cut-out on the passenger rear drop-off. The only rust I could detect is a removable bracket on the underneath passenger side frame. This car is not a trailer queen, it has been driven and admired for many years with a few paint chips to prove it. There is some minor paint cracking under the driver rear tail light (see picture). There is some touched up bodywork on the inside of the hood by the hinges. The panels on this car show great fit and are straight. New aftermarket rear fender skirts. I would rate it a solid driver quality paint and body 8 out of 10.
The interior is nice and appears to be original. The dash, carpet, upholstery, etc. is in very good condition and has held up very well. The lights, speedometer, wipers, turn signals and brake lights are functioning properly, The tach, radio, and horn are not working presently. The floor mats, kick panels and door panels are in nice driver condition as well.
The original 292 CID Y block engine runs fantastic. This Thunderbird starts at the flick of the key and runs strong and smooth. The car tracks straight and brakes straight, has good steering response and a nice ride. The automatic transmission shifts very responsive and smooth. The engine compartment is clean, and detailed. Front drum brakes and rear drum brakes. Suspension and is firm and responsive to the touch. The drivers side exhaust manifold has been replaced. Also, added is a new exhaust system and a new "correct:" carburetor and air cleaner. This car has been converted to a 12V system. There are some very minor fluid leaks from the engine and transmission as could be expected of a car it's age. The engine runs well and is quiet. Nice original rims and hubcaps with fairly new wide whitewall bias tires. The car runs and drives as nice as it looks. The odometer shows 5087 miles. It is probably 105,087 miles.
The trunk area is very clean, detailed, and looks great. There is not even a hint of rust. A new trunk mat and weatherstripping would finish off the trunk. No issues here, the pictures of the car speak for themselves.
The car of course gets lots of looks, it's really what I'd call the perfect collector car: a super desirable 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible that is a super nice driver with an older cosmetic restoration that has held up very well. This car is mechanically sound and runs fantastic. The title is free and clear in my hand.

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