Ford Thunderbird (1955)
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| Used |
| “The car’s white paint and trim are in overall very good order. The car’s body is straight, its engine bay is very tidy and there’s an AC Delco battery that appears new. The chrome bumpers overall are in good shape. Inside, the car’s red and white interior is a great contrast to the exterior. The seats are in overall great shape, as is the red carpeting. The two-spoke steering wheel is in satisfactory shape, along with the inner door liners and dashboard but there is some chips on the dash. A driveshaft-mounted shift lever is between the seats. A factory AM radio completes the interior.” |
| Year: | 1955 | VIN : | P5FH175324 |
| Mileage: | 81071 | Body Type: | Convertible |
| Model: | Thunderbird | Drive Type: | RWD |
| Number of Cylinders: | 8 | Engine: | 292 OHV Y-block V-8 |
| Number of Doors: | 2 Doors | Exterior Color: | White |
| Sub Model: | Thunderbird | For Sale By: | Dealer |
| Transmission: | Automatic | Interior Color: | Red |
| Trim: | Thunderbird Convertible | Make: | Ford |
| Vehicle Title: | Clear | Manufacturer Exterior Color: | White |
| Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Manufacturer Interior Color: | Red/White |
Fenton, Missouri, United States
Vehicle description
1955 Ford Thunderbird Vehicle Information VIN: P5FH175324 Mileage: 81,071 Color: White Trans: Ford-O-Matic two-speed automatic Engine: 292 OHV Y-block V-8 Title: Clear Interior: Red/White Video Description 1955 Ford Thunderbird
• Ford’s first two-seater since 1938 • One of 16,155 examples made in 1955 • 292 CID OHV Y-block V-8 engine with dual exhausts • Ford-O-Matic two-speed automatic transmission • White exterior with red and white interior and a white fiberglass hard top • Power steering and power seat
Ford made the biggest splash of the 1950s when it pulled the wraps on the Thunderbird at the Detroit Auto Show. First year T-Birds are becoming harder and harder to find; the two-seater laid the groundwork for personal luxury cars of the future. This car is being brought to us by a local consigner who is thinning his collection.
This example was made on July 21, (prod code G21) 1955 and was the 160th vehicle made that day at Ford’s Dearborn, Michigan factory (VIN code F). It was delivered to the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (code PI) sales area.
The car’s white paint and trim are in overall very good order. The car’s body is straight, its engine bay is very tidy and there’s an AC Delco battery that appears new. The chrome bumpers overall are in good shape.
This T-Bird rolls on wide whitewall tires mounted on steel wheels topped with wire wheel covers. The wheels are in very good order while the tires are in good, original order.
Under the forward-hinged hood is Ford’s 292 CID Y-block V-8 engine the breathes through dual exhausts. Backing up the motor is a Ford-O-Matic two-speed automatic transmission. Driver convenience features include power steering.
Inside, the car’s red and white interior is a great contrast to the exterior. The seats are in overall great shape, as is the red carpeting. The two-spoke steering wheel is in satisfactory shape, along with the inner door liners and dashboard but there is some chips on the dash. A driveshaft-mounted shift lever is between the seats. A factory AM radio completes the interior.
Ford unveiled the Thunderbird at the Detroit Auto Show on February 20, 1954. The first production car came off the line on September 9, 1954 and went on sale on October 22, 1954 as a 1955 model and sold briskly; 3,500 orders were placed in the first 10 days of sale. While only 10,000 were planned, 16,155 cars were sold in 1955. This Thunderbird is a great driving car but has some needs: the speedometer is inaccurate, wipers and tachometer are inoperable, fuel gauge is stuck at full and the blower motor does not engage.
The Thunderbird came with fender skirts and a removable fiberglass top as standard equipment, with a fabric convertible top as a commonly specified option. The exhaust pipes exited through twin bumper guards bolted to the rear bumper.
The car used existing chassis and suspension design and off-the-shelf Ford mechanical components. It was constructed using a body-on-frame technique utilizing a version of the standard Ford design cut-down to a 102-inch wheelbase. The engine was paired either with a Ford-O-Matic automatic or manual overdrive transmissions, and the car featured four-way powered seats and pushbutton interior door handles. Other unique features were a telescoping steering wheel and a tachometer.
Ford’s two-seater outsold its primary Detroit competition, Chevrolet’s Corvette, for at least three reasons, despite launching two years later – Ford offered V-8 power from the start; the Thunderbird had roll-up side glass and exterior door handles and it was finished in traditional sheet metal. By the mid-50s, when the Corvette became a serious threat, Ford decided to go in a more profitable direction for 1958 but that’s another story.
Ford fans and Thunderbird aficionados should stop by to review this prime piece of Ford’s crowning ‘50s achievement, carving out a new vehicle class for others to imitate for the next 30 to 40 years. Stop by MotoeXotica Classic Cars today!
VIN: P5FH175324
This car is currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 81,071 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title.
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Us Options and Standard Features Basic Information Stock Number: 2000289C VIN Number: P5FH175324 Model Year: 0 Apply Now Secure Credit Application Applying for a vehicle loan online is one of the quickest and easiest application methods. Our secure application is easy to complete, all you need are a few personal and employment details. Similar Vehicles Check out similar vehicles in our inventory. View Inventory Contact MotoeXotica 2340 Cassens Drive Fenton Missouri 63026 View Map Ask for: MotoeXotica Classic Cars Contact: Contact Us Primary Phone: (636) 600-4600 Hours Mon-Fri: 09:00 AM-05:00 PM CST Saturday: 10:00 AM-02:00 PM CST Sunday: Closed Terms All of the vehicles we list on are for sale locally. We reserve the right to end an auction early. All cars are immediately ready for delivery upon sale.
Prices subject to change without notice and do not include Title, License, Registration Fees, State or Local Taxes or Processing Fees, if any. Please contact seller first for vehicle availability. Although every effort is made to present accurate and reliable information, use of this information is voluntary, and should only be deemed reliable after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to verify the existence of options, accessories and the vehicle condition before time of sale. Any and all differences must be addressed prior to time of sale. No expressed or implied warranties, including the availability or condition of the equipment listed is made. EPA mileage estimates for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary depending on driving conditions, driving habits, and vehicle maintenance. Selling a Vehicle? Create Professional Listings Fast and Easy. Click Here! Copyright © 2020 Auction123 - All rights reserved. - Disclaimer Auction123 (a service and listing/software company) and the Seller has done his/her best to disclose the equipment/condition of this vehicle/purchase. However, Auction123 disclaims any warranty as to the accuracy or to the working condition of the vehicle/equipment listed. The purchaser or prospective purchaser should verify with the Seller the accuracy of all the information listed within this ad. 1955 Ford Thunderbird • Ford’s first two-seater since 1938 • One of 16,155 examples made in 1955 • 292 CID OHV Y-block V-8 engine with dual exhausts • Ford-O-Matic two-speed automatic transmission • White exterior with red and white interior and a white fiberglass hard top • Power steering and power seat Ford made the biggest splash of the 1950s when it pulled the wraps on the Thunderbird at the Detroit Auto Show. First year T-Birds are becoming harder and harder to find; the two-seater laid the groundwork for personal luxury cars of
• Ford’s first two-seater since 1938 • One of 16,155 examples made in 1955 • 292 CID OHV Y-block V-8 engine with dual exhausts • Ford-O-Matic two-speed automatic transmission • White exterior with red and white interior and a white fiberglass hard top • Power steering and power seat
Ford made the biggest splash of the 1950s when it pulled the wraps on the Thunderbird at the Detroit Auto Show. First year T-Birds are becoming harder and harder to find; the two-seater laid the groundwork for personal luxury cars of the future. This car is being brought to us by a local consigner who is thinning his collection.
This example was made on July 21, (prod code G21) 1955 and was the 160th vehicle made that day at Ford’s Dearborn, Michigan factory (VIN code F). It was delivered to the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (code PI) sales area.
The car’s white paint and trim are in overall very good order. The car’s body is straight, its engine bay is very tidy and there’s an AC Delco battery that appears new. The chrome bumpers overall are in good shape.
This T-Bird rolls on wide whitewall tires mounted on steel wheels topped with wire wheel covers. The wheels are in very good order while the tires are in good, original order.
Under the forward-hinged hood is Ford’s 292 CID Y-block V-8 engine the breathes through dual exhausts. Backing up the motor is a Ford-O-Matic two-speed automatic transmission. Driver convenience features include power steering.
Inside, the car’s red and white interior is a great contrast to the exterior. The seats are in overall great shape, as is the red carpeting. The two-spoke steering wheel is in satisfactory shape, along with the inner door liners and dashboard but there is some chips on the dash. A driveshaft-mounted shift lever is between the seats. A factory AM radio completes the interior.
Ford unveiled the Thunderbird at the Detroit Auto Show on February 20, 1954. The first production car came off the line on September 9, 1954 and went on sale on October 22, 1954 as a 1955 model and sold briskly; 3,500 orders were placed in the first 10 days of sale. While only 10,000 were planned, 16,155 cars were sold in 1955. This Thunderbird is a great driving car but has some needs: the speedometer is inaccurate, wipers and tachometer are inoperable, fuel gauge is stuck at full and the blower motor does not engage.
The Thunderbird came with fender skirts and a removable fiberglass top as standard equipment, with a fabric convertible top as a commonly specified option. The exhaust pipes exited through twin bumper guards bolted to the rear bumper.
The car used existing chassis and suspension design and off-the-shelf Ford mechanical components. It was constructed using a body-on-frame technique utilizing a version of the standard Ford design cut-down to a 102-inch wheelbase. The engine was paired either with a Ford-O-Matic automatic or manual overdrive transmissions, and the car featured four-way powered seats and pushbutton interior door handles. Other unique features were a telescoping steering wheel and a tachometer.
Ford’s two-seater outsold its primary Detroit competition, Chevrolet’s Corvette, for at least three reasons, despite launching two years later – Ford offered V-8 power from the start; the Thunderbird had roll-up side glass and exterior door handles and it was finished in traditional sheet metal. By the mid-50s, when the Corvette became a serious threat, Ford decided to go in a more profitable direction for 1958 but that’s another story.
Ford fans and Thunderbird aficionados should stop by to review this prime piece of Ford’s crowning ‘50s achievement, carving out a new vehicle class for others to imitate for the next 30 to 40 years. Stop by MotoeXotica Classic Cars today!
VIN: P5FH175324
This car is currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 81,071 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title.
GET OUT AND DRIVE! !
Note: Please see full terms and conditions listed below that pertain to the purchase of any said vehicle, thank you. Credit
Application Directions
to Dealer Contact
Us Options and Standard Features Basic Information Stock Number: 2000289C VIN Number: P5FH175324 Model Year: 0 Apply Now Secure Credit Application Applying for a vehicle loan online is one of the quickest and easiest application methods. Our secure application is easy to complete, all you need are a few personal and employment details. Similar Vehicles Check out similar vehicles in our inventory. View Inventory Contact MotoeXotica 2340 Cassens Drive Fenton Missouri 63026 View Map Ask for: MotoeXotica Classic Cars Contact: Contact Us Primary Phone: (636) 600-4600 Hours Mon-Fri: 09:00 AM-05:00 PM CST Saturday: 10:00 AM-02:00 PM CST Sunday: Closed Terms All of the vehicles we list on are for sale locally. We reserve the right to end an auction early. All cars are immediately ready for delivery upon sale.
Prices subject to change without notice and do not include Title, License, Registration Fees, State or Local Taxes or Processing Fees, if any. Please contact seller first for vehicle availability. Although every effort is made to present accurate and reliable information, use of this information is voluntary, and should only be deemed reliable after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to verify the existence of options, accessories and the vehicle condition before time of sale. Any and all differences must be addressed prior to time of sale. No expressed or implied warranties, including the availability or condition of the equipment listed is made. EPA mileage estimates for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary depending on driving conditions, driving habits, and vehicle maintenance. Selling a Vehicle? Create Professional Listings Fast and Easy. Click Here! Copyright © 2020 Auction123 - All rights reserved. - Disclaimer Auction123 (a service and listing/software company) and the Seller has done his/her best to disclose the equipment/condition of this vehicle/purchase. However, Auction123 disclaims any warranty as to the accuracy or to the working condition of the vehicle/equipment listed. The purchaser or prospective purchaser should verify with the Seller the accuracy of all the information listed within this ad. 1955 Ford Thunderbird • Ford’s first two-seater since 1938 • One of 16,155 examples made in 1955 • 292 CID OHV Y-block V-8 engine with dual exhausts • Ford-O-Matic two-speed automatic transmission • White exterior with red and white interior and a white fiberglass hard top • Power steering and power seat Ford made the biggest splash of the 1950s when it pulled the wraps on the Thunderbird at the Detroit Auto Show. First year T-Birds are becoming harder and harder to find; the two-seater laid the groundwork for personal luxury cars of