

The body boasts correct panels gaps and fit, all of the brightwork has been refinished or replated, and the car even rides on wide white wall tires with correct factory wheel covers. The restoration was undertaken with an eye to keeping this T-Bird as close to the way it rolled off the assembly line in early 1955 as possible.
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This car is ready to drive, show and enjoy for many years to come.Presented in classic Thunderbird Turquoise Blue over a two-color Turquoise and White interior, this 1955 Thunderbird is a stellar early production example of the rare and desirable First Generation classic American roadster, and was subject to a complete professional restoration, which was then masterfully finished in correct Ford Turquoise, and has limited sunny-day miles since. This is a car of significance not only because of its outstanding condition (perhaps the finest example in North America) and extreme rarity but also due to it being documented by the Thunderbird Club as the longest one owner Thunderbird, as well as, the earliest produced car on the list. This T-bird has undergone a comprehensive, Absolute Highest Quality frame-off restoration. Notable options include an in-dash tachometer, clock, 150mph speedometer, telescopic steering wheel, wide white wall tires, folding soft top and detachable hard top. The first run of Thunderbirds came from the factory with the desirable N-20 package, which included power everything and all the top-of-the-line convenience options. 292ci/198hp 'Y-Block' V8 engine with a Fordomatic Transmission. Odometer shows just over 102k miles and though we have no way of knowing for sure, it appears that this is likely the case making it a nice preservation-style Thunderbird.Ford Thunderbird Convertible 1955 General description :Ībsolutely gorgeous 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible 'BEST OF THE BEST' impeccably finished in eye-catching Turquoise Blue with a White Soft Top and Matching Hardtop, over an equally beautiful two-tone Turquoise and White interior. We are told the car was in California since new. Most recent owner is believed to have been the third owner. The exhaust from the mufflers forward is in good shape though the original rear section to the tailpipes will need to be replaced. Has a new clutch, re-cored radiator, new steering box, waterpump, spin-on oil filter conversion and a rebuilt generator. The drivetrain is strong and healthy sounding. The accessories, lights, wipers, power seat and gauges are in working order. The hardtop seals up nicely and the headliner looks nice. The carpet was replaced not too long ago. The interior is very clean and looks to be somewhat original including dash, gauges, rear flap and possibly the seating.
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The body and floors are rust free and the paint has a nice shine to it. Repainted a few years ago and shows well.
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Originally built on May 21st of 1955 in Deerborn and delivered new in Canary Yellow with black and yellow interior equipped with it's 292ci V8 and factory 3-speed manual transmission. Most recent owner did much restorative work on the car in the last few years and it shows and drives well. Very cool 1955 Ford Thunderbird for sale. More Classic Ford Thunderbirds for Sale Below.
