Ford Thunderbird 1955

35000 USD

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER
Ford Thunderbird. VIN decodes as follows: P=292 CID 8 cylinder engine; 5=1955 Model Year; F=Manufactured at Dearborn, Michigan Assembly Plant; H=Ford Thunderbird; 158966=Consecutive Unit Number. Door Tag decodes as follows: 40A=Ford Thunderbird; T=Thunderbird Blue Exterior Paint Color; C=Turquoise/White Interior Trim; 22B=Scheduled Build Date: February 22nd; LP414=Production Sequence. 39,000 miles on the odometer cannot be verified as actual mileage. The car was purchased in Oklahoma or Texas, known to have owner in Arkansas. Car runs and drives well; engine may have been rebuilt, Fordomatic transmission seems good. Nice original car with factory paint and interior. Paint is not perfect, but shows well; some evidence of spot painting after minor repairs.To build a modern 55 Thunderbird for my daughter to drive, in 2019 I spent more than $20,000 with Keith Fox, Merlin's Rods & Customs in Lubbock, Texas to upgrade this car, including the following:1. Power steering (battery moved to passenger's side to allow room for the powder brake booster.2. 1955-57 Ford T-Bird Disc Brake Conversion Kit with new master cylinder. 3. FiTech Fuel Injection.4. 12-volt electrical conversion, 22 circuit wiring kit, new battery.5. Vintage Air Conditioning.6. New U-joints & motor mounts.7. Electric windows.8. Summit chrome tilt steering column & Speedway steering wheel.9, New 1955-57 Ford Thunderbird Aluminum Radiator with electric fan.10. Port holes installed in top, new headliner, & rubber seals for top.11. Four new Coker steel wheels (powder coated) & wide whitewall radial tires.12. New floor carpet and trunk mat.16. California Car Cover.No expense spared to achieve this upgrade. (Purchase includes clear Texas title and most receipts for upgrade purchases)

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER

Ford Thunderbird. VIN decodes as follows: P=292 CID 8 cylinder engine; 5=1955 Model Year; F=Manufactured at Dearborn, Michigan Assembly Plant; H=Ford Thunderbird; 158966=Consecutive Unit Number. Door Tag decodes as follows: 40A=Ford Thunderbird; T=Thunderbird Blue Exterior Paint Color; C=Turquoise/White Interior Trim; 22B=Scheduled Build Date: February 22nd; LP414=Production Sequence. 39,000 miles on the odometer cannot be verified as actual mileage. The car was purchased in Oklahoma or Texas, known to have owner in Arkansas. Car runs and drives well; engine may have been rebuilt, Fordomatic transmission seems good. Nice original car with factory paint and interior. Paint is not perfect, but shows well; some evidence of spot painting after minor repairs.To build a modern 55 Thunderbird for my daughter to drive, in 2019 I spent more than $20,000 with Keith Fox, Merlin's Rods & Customs in Lubbock, Texas to upgrade this car, including the following:1. Power steering (battery moved to passenger's side to allow room for the powder brake booster.2. 1955-57 Ford T-Bird Disc Brake Conversion Kit with new master cylinder. 3. FiTech Fuel Injection.4. 12-volt electrical conversion, 22 circuit wiring kit, new battery.5. Vintage Air Conditioning.6. New U-joints & motor mounts.7. Electric windows.8. Summit chrome tilt steering column & Speedway steering wheel.9, New 1955-57 Ford Thunderbird Aluminum Radiator with electric fan.10. Port holes installed in top, new headliner, & rubber seals for top.11. Four new Coker steel wheels (powder coated) & wide whitewall radial tires.12. New floor carpet and trunk mat.16. California Car Cover.No expense spared to achieve this upgrade. (Purchase includes clear Texas title and most receipts for upgrade purchases)

BASIC CAR INFORMATION
Price:	35000 USD
Make:	Ford
Model:	Thunderbird
Year:	1955
Mileage:	39000 MI
Transmission:	Automatic

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Ford Thunderbird 1955

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