1956 Ford Thunderbird 60s Mild Custom, Hot Rod Look, California Barn Find on 2040-cars
Portland, Oregon, United States
Engine:V8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Drive Type: Rear Wheel drive
Make: Ford
Mileage: 999,999
Model: Thunderbird
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: none
1956 Ford Thunderbird, 312 V8, 3 Speed Manual transmission with Overdrive, Power Steering, Power Seat.
This T Bird came out of California after a 25+ year hibernation, it was painted a Metal Flake Green back in the 60s and got a few minor custom touches like the Crown Vic Headlight rings and custom interior touches. I went through and made the car a driver, replacing the Brake hydraulics, Fuel system components and miscellaneous worn or bad components. The car runs and drives good, the Overdrive works excellent, the car rides a bit rough due to its Lowered Stance, and the motor smokes on start up, it needs a set of new Valve guides or seals to fix that.
The T bird has an extremely rare set of Magnesium American Racing wheels, I will give the high bidder the opportunity to take $2500 off the final purchase price if I keep the wheels and tires. I have a set of steel painted wheels that match the car that could be put on for transit, but do need new tires before use.
The body is very solid with just one spot of rust in the right rear quarter, it was however hit in the nose at some time in its life and there is bondo in the nose of the car. It is a very solid body but has its share of bumps and bruises.
The interior is clean and useable with new carpet in the factory color, the seat is a power seat but is not hooked u at this time and I do not know if it works or not.
For the most part everything works on the car, the only non functioning items I can think of are the Fuel gauge and the radio.
The last time I took the car out a few weeks ago , the radiator developed a small pin hole that needs to be fixed.
This car gets more looks everywhere it goes than anything else, it is a real head turner. you don't see T Birds like this out there, they are either restored stock or basket cases, this is a car you can get in and drive and have fun with and get tons of attention. It could use a bit of TLC but is a great Period Correct mild custom and has not really been changed.
Please call Chip @ 503-320-7391 with further questions and I can email interested parties a lot more detail pictures I have of the car upon request.
Thanks for looking!
All Sales Final, Car is Sold AS IS Where Is. Buyer responsible for all shipping fees.
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