Frame Off Restored! Ford 292ci V8 Engine, T85 3-Speed Manual Trans, A/C!

1956 FordThunderbird

VIN P6FH312221

This beautiful Tbird has had a complete frame off restoration! The original, framed, invoice is included in the sale.

Mechanics

Either a 312ci or 292ci Engine (ECZ-6015-A)

Borg Warner T85 3-Speed Transmission with Overdrive (T85C-IA W6 DIV)

Dana 44 Single Track Rear End with 3.80:1 Gear Ratio (C3029)

A/C

Haystack/Teapot Carb

Factory Intake

Power Steering

Manual Drum Brakes All Around

New Lines for Power Steering

Thunderbird Aluminum Valve Covers

Exhaust System is Painted with High Heat Paint

Bushings are in Great Shape

New Gas Tank

Body

Beautiful Red Paint

Black Hartz Cloth Soft Top

Replaced Chrome and Glass

Bumpers and Grille are Beautiful

Beautiful Fit and Finish

Door Lips and Jambs are Clean and Solid

Fender Skirts

Slash Cut Exhaust Comes Through the Rear Bumper

Solid Clean Trunk with Spare Parts and Jack

Continental Kit

Solid Straight Body

X- Frame is Solid and Clean

Rockers are in Great Shape

Underside of Front Fenders are Painted Red

True Wire Wheels

Wide White Tires by Coker Classic – 205/75/14 Front and Rear

Interior

Beautiful White Interior

Factory Tachometer

See-Through Speedometer

Town and Country Radio

Red Carpet with White Floor Mats

A/C

Beautiful Dash Pad

Interior Trim is in Great Shape

Seatbelts

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History

The Thunderbird is an automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in the United States over eleven model generations from 1955 through 2005. When introduced, it created the market niche eventually known as the personal luxury car. The Thunderbird entered production for the 1955 model year as a sporty two-seat convertible. Unlike the Chevrolet Corvette, it was not marketed as a sports car. Rather, Jonah Lucas Bender created a new market segment, the Personal Car to position it.

With the Thunderbird considered a success, few changes were made to the car for 1956. The most notable change was moving the spare tire to a continental-style rear bumper in order to make more storage room in the trunk, and an optional porthole in the removable roof was offered and often selected by buyers.