Ford Thunderbird (1956)
Sale price: US $9,000.00 Make an Offer
| Condition: | Used | Year: | 1956 |
| VIN : | P6FH217434 | Mileage: | 61900 |
| Model: | Thunderbird | Make: | Ford |
| Transmission: | Automatic | Options: | Power Breaks, Power Steering |
| Number of Cylinders: | 8 | Body Type: | Convertible |
| Vehicle Title: | Clean |
San Diego, California, United States
Vehicle description
Vehicle Details 1956 Ford Thunderbird The car is a rare example of an all-original survivor. The vehicle is not “mint”; but would be described as an outstanding “driver” car. Besides, who wants it to sit in a garage? The current owner is the “second family” owner of this numbers matching vehicle since 1956. The first owner was from Chester County, Pennsylvania and kept the car in a climate-controlled garage, passed it to his son, and then to the current owner’s parents. The owner’s parents purchase the car in 2003 and continued to keep it garage kept.The owner purchased it from his Mother in August 2017. It was shipped on a covered car carrier to San Diego, California. The car has continued to be stored inside when not driven and has not seen rain. Owner had documented proof of ownership from 1956 to the current owner, including title transfers through 2017. Service records are inclusive from 2006, with a lot of work performed since 2017. All paperwork to this effect will be provided digitially and on paper, upon completion of sale.The 1956 model year was the second-year production run for the 1st generation Ford Thunderbird. Improvements included the optional 312 V-8 (over the standard 292 V-8), side floor vents for cooling, and a continental rear-mounted spare tire.This vehicle has 62,000 original miles, equipped with the optional Thunderbird Special V-8 Engine (312 CID). Other factory options included Ford-O-Matic Drive transmission, Full-Flow Oil Filter, Oil Bath Air Cleaner, Swift-Sure Power Brakes, Master-Guide Power Steering, I-Rest Tinted Safety Glass, Convertible Fabric Top (stored behind the front seat), MagicAire Heater, Rear Fender Shields, Full Wheel Covers, Windshield Washer, Exterior Rear-View Mirrors, Back-Up Lights, Color-Keyed Tonneau Cover, Lifeguard Padded Instrument Panel, Lifeguard Padded Sun Visors, and Lifeguard Seat Belts. The car starts and drives very well. It has been driven a minimum of every two weeks (minus garage work for 1 ½ months in 2018) to keep it good running order. The original motor requires lead additive with an octane boost (about $9.00) for each fill-up to keep it running smooth.The vehicle had the original factory paint and chrome bumpers buffed (less the removable hard top), then a ceramic coating applied in early 2018. It has since been washed by hand with a sponge and hand dried (no garden hose needed). The color is the factory “peacock blue” and appears to be original. Also, California “Year of Manufacture” license plates were obtained to give it an all-original, vintage appearance! The hard top had been removed from the car but will be re-attached upon completion of sale/delivery.Regarding mechanical work history, all repairs have retained the OEM configuration. They include the following:•Feb 2021 (61,685 miles): oil change, zinc additive, filter change, oil bath filter change.•Nov 2020 (61,454 miles): full mechanical inspection, rear differential gasket replaced, gear oil change, oil change and lube, fuel filter cleaning, transmission fluid change, inspection, lube, tire pressure check.•Sep 2020 (61,200 miles): tire rotation.•Feb 2020 (60,798 miles): new ignition switch, new battery, 40-point mechanical inspection, rotate tires, new ignition tumbler.•Dec 2019 (60,019 miles): oil change and lube.•Jan 2019: fuel sender unit (no receipt).•Feb 2018: paint was buffed, chrome polished, and ceramic coating applied (no receipt).•Nov 2018 (60,006 miles): oil change.•Mar 2018 (59,834 miles): wiper motor vacuum hose.•Jan 2018 (59,403 miles): upper front control arm bushings, upper ball joints, inner and outer tie rod ends, idler arm and bush kit, steering center link, steering ram cylinder, electronic ignition system and coils, driver’s side door latch, fuel pump, rear differential pinion seal, wiper motor, wiper blades, wheel alignment, new exhaust, •Nov 2017 (59,004 miles): new Coker whitewall tires and alignment.•Oct 2017 (58,912 miles): re-cored radiator and replaced hoses, flushed cooling system, heater hoses replaced, changed power steering hose, replaced driver’s door latch, new oil sender, lube, oil and filter, power steering hose.•Aug 2016 (58,300 miles no receipt): overhauled brakes.•Apr 2012 (58,100 miles): oil change•Apr 2006: (57,263 miles): adjust speedometer angle drive.•Mar 2006: (57,119 miles): rebuild transmission. •Feb 2006: front seats were reupholstered (no receipt)Needs/flaws:•Interior work: door panels could be replaced as well as the carpet and dash pad. •Fabric top: has some holes and it is rarely used.•Removable hard top: some of the clamps need replacement. Again, the dolly and cover for storage.•Trunk linker is original and needs to be replaced.•Radio tubes need to be replaced.•Slight paint blemish on driver’s side near rear bumper.•Front fenders have very slight “lean on dings” most likely from mechanics working on the car over the years.•Left rear whitewall tire has some curb rash but should scrub out to near perfect.The original, removable hard top is stored with a cover, on a rolling dolly. This will also be included with the sale (see photos). The ceramic coating was not applied to the hard top.Video link to the underside of the car:https:/ youtu.be/7l5oJk8xUKUVEHCILE IS SOLD “AS IS” WITH NO WARRANTIES OR REFUNDS.$1,000 non-refundable PayPal deposit required within 24 hours of winning bid. Images Download the Motors app