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Black 1956 312 C.i. 4bbl Manual Trans W/electric Overdrive White Soft Top Only on 2040-cars

Year:1956 Mileage:50013 Color: Black /
 Black and White
Location:

Reading, Pennsylvania, United States

Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
Transmission:Manual with electric overdrive
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:312 V8 4bbl
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: P6FH294395 Year: 1956
Make: Ford
Model: Thunderbird
Trim: 2-door convertible
Options: Convertible
Power Options: Power Seats
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 50,013
Exterior Color: Black
Number of Doors: 2
Interior Color: Black and White
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 8
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

  Car is in good condition overall.  Paint is glossy but has a few scratches and sags.  Glass and convertible soft top are good.  Car is solid and runs well.  312 cubic inch y-block with four-barrel carburetor produces 218 hp in stock form.  Three speed manual transmission shifts properly and electric overdrive unit functions as it should. First gear is not synchronized.  The car must be brought to a complete stop before shifting into first.  This is not a problem driving the car, as the engine is a torque monster and accelerates from idle in second gear smoothly.  Car is equipped with Coker Classic wide-whitewall radials ($615.36, May '05).  Less than 1,000 miles on them and no sign of dry rot.  15" chrome wire wheels with Thunderbird lettering and logo on spinners (we can't find that receipt, but believe the purchase price for four wheels was around $1,200).  Bias-ply tires and factory steel wheels and full wheel covers included in sale.  Trim plate on firewall shows: 40A E XA 18EL1824
  Parts replaced or repaired since 2001 purchase, in addition to remedial body work;
water pump, thermostat, battery, cleaned fuel tank, wiring harness (main dash, across front, heater blower), heater temperature valve, blower motor, transmission overhaul (gasket set, pinion seal, transmission bearings and oil seals), clutch disk and pressure plate, radiator and radiator cradle, correct mechanical fuel pump, front springs and shocks, a-frame bushings, and much more.  All receipts since 1994 included, plus factory shop manual and various catalogs.
  Car is well sorted out, has been well cared for, and has had serious mechanical and cosmetic upgrades over the past 12 years while accumulating less than 1,500 additional  miles. 50,012.8 currently showing on odometer.  Took her out for her first spin this Spring and she's running just fine.  We drive the car only enough to keep everything working properly and to attend a few very local shows.
  We have over $38,000 in the car to date.  Reserve is considerably lower.  Car is available for inspection and test drive prior to auction end.
TERMS OF SALE . . . VEHICLE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS, NO WARRANTY

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