LOW OWNERSHIP, VERY AFFORDABLE BABY BIRD, DRIVE IT ANYWHERE, 292 V8, 3-SPEED!!

Make:	Ford
Model:	Thunderbird
Type:	Convertible
Doors:	2
Year:	1955
Mileage:	61,583
Color:	Black
Transmission:	Manual
Interior color:	Red
Vehicle Title:	Clear
Item location:	Lithia Springs, Georgia, United States

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Description of 1955 Ford Thunderbird

Got a classic car to sell? We can Sell it! Call us Today! 1955 Ford Thunderbird Stock #2175-ATL 1955 Ford Thunderbird for Sale Charlotte Showroom 5400 West WT Harris Blvd Charlotte. NC 28269 Local/International: (704) 598-2130 Toll-Free: (866) 542-8392 Hours: Mon - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST Email: sales-cha@streetsideclassics. com Atlanta Showroom 213 Thornton Rd Lithia Springs. GA 30122 Local/International: (678) 279-1609 Toll-Free: (877) 367-1835 Hours: Mon - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST Email: sales-atl@streetsideclassics. com Dallas/Fort Worth Showroom 5400 Sandshell Dr Fort Worth. TX 76137 Local/International: (817) 764-8000 Toll-Free: (855) 877-2707 Hours: Mon - Fri: 9AM - 6PM CST Sat: 9AM - 5PM CST Email: sales-dfw@streetsideclassics. com VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE: 292 V8 BODY STYLE : Convertible TRANSMISSION: Manual (3-speed) EXTERIOR COLOR: ODOMETER READING: 61583 INTERIOR COLOR : VEHICLE FEATURES & OPTIONS AM/FM Radio. Cassette Player. Defrost. Heat. Removable Hard Top. Seatbelts. Seatbelts-Front. Vinyl Interior SELLER REMARKS Affordable Thunderbirds are not so easy to find. and this 1955 T-Bird. while not perfect. represents a great way to get a 2-seater convertible for not a lot of cash. Owned for more than 30 years by the president of Holley Carburetors. it's got a cool history and a great look. Believe it or not. your base Thunderbird in 1955 didn't come with fender skirts. and it gives Ford's favorite ragtop a totally different look. Squint your eyes and you can see the European influences and the 1955s in particular have a sleek. clean look. If this car was restored. it was a long time ago. but it has a comfortable look that's different from all the glittering show cars and wears its bumps and bruises with pride. It's a car you can get in and drive without a second thought about the weather or bugs or where you'll park. and that's a surprisingly liberating feeling. Don't get me wrong. this is a nice-looking car and the paint has an honest shine. and most of the chrome appears to be original. so the car has an all-of-a-piece look. If you want a trailer queen. they're certainly available for more money. but if you want a driver-grade 'Bird that needs no apologies and that you can fix up along the way. well. maybe this one deserves a closer look. The red and white interior looks pretty fresh and uses factory patterns and materials to make it look the way it's supposed to. The door panels are some of the most attractive ever installed in any car by any manufacturer. and the band of engine-turned metal stretches from coast to coast for a cockpit feel. That's reinforced by big. round dials flanking the arching speedometer. and a tachometer as standard equipment suggests that the designers were inspired by more sporting 2-seaters from overseas. Perhaps most interestingly. this one has a 3-speed manual transmission. so it's a lot more entertaining to drive than it's automatic-equipped siblings and it has a surprisingly direct feel. A later AM/FM/cassette stereo head unit slots neatly into the dash and Thunderbird-logo floor mats are a welcome addition. It's also worth noting that the matching black hardtop is a correct 1955-only non-porthole version that gives the 'Bird a very buttoned-down look. And you know it was built for the road because there's a space-saver spare in the trunk along with a jack assembly and some service manuals. The 292 cubic inch V8 provides lively performance in the relatively lightweight Thunderbird and makes all the right noises when you run it through the gears. Coming from where it does. it shouldn't be a surprise to find a Holley 4-barrel carburetor under the air cleaner. and it's a big improvement over the original "teapot" carburetor and its associated issues. Throttle response is crisp and the three-speed makes the most of the car's power and the recent dual exhaust system gives it a V8 sound and exits through the rear bumper guards as original. It's not detailed underneath but it's an original car with nothing to hide. Modern 205/75/15 Michelin whitewall radials aren't correct. but make a big different on the road where it really matters. We're going to get a lot of calls on this car simply because it's a complete. running. driving. presentable early Thunderbird for under $30. 00. So if you're interested. call sooner rather than later! 1955 Ford Thunderbird for Sale 1955 Ford Thunderbird for Sale Stock # 2175-ATL Charlotte Showroom 5400 West WT Harris Blvd Charlotte. NC 28269 Local/International: (704) 598-2130 Toll-Free: (866) 542-8392 Hours: Mon - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST Email: sales-cha@streetsideclassics. com Atlanta Showroom 213 Thornton Rd Lithia Springs. GA 30122 Local/International: (678) 279-1609 Toll-Free: (877) 367-1835 Hours: Mon - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST Email: sales-atl@streetsideclassics. com Dallas/Fort Worth Showroom 5400 Sandshell Dr Fort Worth. TX 76137 Local/International: (817) 764-8000 Toll-Free: (855) 877-2707 Hours: Mon - Fri: 9AM - 6PM CST Sat: 9AM - 5PM CST Email: sales-dfw@streetsideclassics. com TERMS OF SALE 1. Per the eBay User Agreement. by placing a bid you are entering into a legally binding contract and are committed to purchasing the vehicle described above. The details of this commitment are further outlined in the eBay User Agreement. 2. Vehicle may be sold by Streetside Classic Cars prior to the end of the auction. Streetside Classic Cars reserves the right to end its auctions early or to cancel bids solely at its discretion and shall not be held liable for any such cancellation. 3. The winning bidder is required to contact Streetside Classic Cars within 24 hours after the close of the auction to finalize the details of the transaction. 4. A $1. 00 non-refundable deposit is required within 48 hours of the auction's close. This deposit reserves the vehicle and removes it from the market. Acceptable payment types for deposit are: credit card. wire transfer. cashier's check. and money order. 5. If winning bidder does not contact Streetside Classic Cars and submit deposit within 48 hours of auction close. vehicle may be made available to the next highest bidder or another qualified buyer on a first come. first serve basis. 6. Streetside Classic Cars has represented this vehicle to the best of its ability. Prospective bidders are encouraged to contact us directly to provide additional information or answer any questions. 7. Please be aware that all pre-owned vehicles. regardless of age. mileage. or manufacturer are subject to cosmetic wear and mechanical failure. Streetside Classic Cars encourages bidder to have a personal inspection completed prior to delivery to help ensure your satisfaction. Third party inspections are to take place prior to a vehicles shipment or delivery. 8. All vehicles are sold "AS IS" and with no warranties expressed or implied. 9. Final or winning bid price does not include shipping. tax. title. or registration fees. It is the purchaser's responsibility to provide for any state or local taxes and shipping expenses resulting from the sale. 10. We can assist you in delivery through our network of private and commercial carriers. Most of them can deliver the vehicle to your driveway. We assume no responsibility for damages or delays incurred once a vehicle is in a shipper's custody. 11. Streetside Classic Cars bears no liability and shall be held harmless for any complications. expenses. or damages resulting from a failure to meet these terms as they have been set forth and established herein. 12. An additional documentation fee of $199 will be added to the purchase price at the time of sale. WE WELCOME INTERNATIONAL BUYERS As an international buyer. it is as easy to purchase a vehicle from us as it is for any domestic buyer. Please call or email any one of our showrooms at: Charlotte Showroom Phone: 001-704-598-2130 Email sales-cha@streetsideclassics. com Atlanta Showroom Phone: 001-678-279-1609 Email sales-atl@streetsideclassics. com Dallas/Fort Worth Showroom Phone: 001-817-764-8000 Email sales-dfw@streetsideclassics. com Rest assured. you are dealing with one of the largest classic car dealerships in the United States with one of the largest (500+) vehicles on display. Our sales staff is very knowledgeable and can assist you in every aspect of the purchase. International buyers welcome! Click here for an estimate. If you decide to purchase from us. we require that you give us your complete name. address and phone numbers (home. office. mobile and fax) and a port of entry that handles containers. We do not ship vehicles open (RORO: Roll On Roll Off) due to risk of damage to vehicle and theft of parts. All international purchases must be paid by bank wire transfer in US Dollar funds only. Once we have received the funds. we will prepare the car for international shipment through one of our approved land and ocean carriers. We file all the necessary documents for export. deliver the car to a US port. secure it in containers and board an ocean carrier. We can land a vehicle to any port worldwide handling container traffic. We export cars regularly and are familiar with export requirements. You. or your agent. are responsible for Custom clearing the vehicle and registration in your own country.