1956 Ford Thunderbird Excellent Restoration on a solid rust free car
Make: | Ford |
Model: | Thunderbird |
Type: | Convertible |
Year: | 1956 |
Mileage: | 476 |
VIN: | P6FH192785 |
Color: | White |
Engine: | 312 |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Red |
Drive side: | Left-hand drive |
Vehicle Title: | Clean |
Item location: | Sun City, Arizona, United States |
Extras |
Convertible |
Listed by |
Private seller |
Description of 1956 Ford Thunderbird |
1956 Ford Thunderbird 312 V8 Automatic: Excellent running and driving Thunderbird. Restored about 10 years ago, but showing only 476 miles on the restoration. A recent engine out service that including transmission and rear main seal. This is a dependable and perfectly running Thunderbird. I would not hesitate to drive it long distances. Options :- 312/225 HP Y-block V-8 engine- Automatic transmission - Engine dress-up kit - Town and Country AM radio - Fender skirts - Wide Whitewall radial tires - 1956-standard continental kit - Colonial White with Red and White Vinyl Interior - White porthole hardtop - Power seat Recentmechanical work:speedometer rebuiltIdler Arm KitRear springs re-arched, New front coils and KYB ShocksAlignmentRear pinion seal replacedService the rear Differentialand replace the gasketNew Tires- Hankook OptimumReplace choke tube and intake gasketReplace naturalsafetyswitchreplace the lock cylindersreplace the door weatherstrippingheater control cables and vents in dash replacedLube seat tracksreplace doorweatherstrippingRebuild Holly 400 4 barrel replace fuel filterre seal the transmission. Body: The restoration is about 10 years old. There is no evidence of rust, or rust repair. The paint appears to be a base coat clear coat, and sit shows very nice. We had the passengerside rear quarter re painted to repair a scratch and the paint is slightly more yellow. We had the doors trunk and hood removed and re installed to make sure the gapswere excellent and they are. Chromeis all very nice as is the glass. Engine: The motor and transmission work as designed. This is a manual steering manual brake car. Both operate as designed. The engine bay is detailed properly and shows very nice. Chassis: The undercarriagewas properly restored with correct appearing over spray. Unlike many of the Thunderbirds availabletodaythis car shows correct finishes such as bare steel, chromium, and stainless. This is not a Krylon paint restoration. The car was completely dissembledfor restoration. The shocks have recently been replaces with KYB Gas-a-just. I have driven this Thunderbird extensively. It tracks straight and drives as designed. Interior: Restoredto its original specification.With the exceptionof the clock and the radio all accessories and gaugeswork as designed. I Have a full Google Gallery pictures as well as a video or two . If you would like to see the full Google gallery please message or text me your email address. I did take all of the photos and videos of this car so know it well. Feel free to message me with questions through the Ebay system. Please call me at 602-908-9267 with any questions . Please call me to ask any questions, make an appointment to see it. My auction almost always end early due to a sale. You can reach me at 602-908-9267. |