1956 Ford Thunderbird (rare "buckskin Tan") on 2040-cars

Year:1956 Mileage:21140 Color: Buckskin Tan /
Brown and White

Location:

Barrington, Illinois, United States

1956 Ford Thunderbird (Rare "Buckskin Tan"), image 1

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1956 Ford Thunderbird (Rare "Buckskin Tan"), image 4

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Transmission:3-Speed Fordomatic (automatic)
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:5.1L 5114CC 312Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS

Condition:
Used
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): P6FH312207
Year: 1956
Interior Color: Brown and White
Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Thunderbird
Trim: Base Convertible 2-Door
Drive Type: Automatic
Options: Convertible
Mileage: 21,140
Exterior Color: Buckskin Tan

This rare, "numbers matching", 1956 has it's original 312 (225 horsepower) optional V8 and "Fordomatic" automatic transmission.

It was professionally "body off" restored in the early 90's and received a national 1st place award in 1995 (see pictures). We have the original bill of sale dated 6/11/56 from a dealership in Omaha Nebraska. From Omaha it went to Southern California for a number of years and then moved to Florida.

In the late 90's it was purchased by Steve Frano (president of the Chicago T-Bird club) and moved up here. Steve then sold it to us in 2002 with a little over 20,000 miles on the clock.
We have happily summer cruised this beauty over the past twelve years! It is always stored in a climate controlled environment. Every Spring it starts right up and has continued to be an extremely reliable "head-turner". Just look at the pictures!

This baby rides like a dream with power steering and brakes. It has the correct white soft top and brown/white interior.
Hubcaps are the optional, simulated, "wire-wheel" style which really adds to its looks.
It is very mechanically sound save for a few leaks from the 20+ year old engine/transmission gaskets.

The only repairs it has needed (over the past 12-years) is a couple of new batteries and a set of correct, Coker, Firestone tires. It can use a new set of visors (as the inside foam has deteriorated) and some new weatherstripping for the upper window area. Paint is very good save for a blemish on the lower, rear, driver-side, rocker panel. We have a partial gallon of matching paint (see pictures) for any future touch-ups that may arise. Radio is original but non-working. Additional photos can be sent upon request and I'm always available to answer any questions.

The best part about this car is it is "investment grade" and will only go up in value due to the desirability of it's rare "pastel" color (which has seemed to become more and more attractive over the years).
Don't miss this opportunity to own a true American classic!!!!

Ford Thunderbird for Sale

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