The T-Bird represents an ideal opportunity for a discerning collector of American "cult cars" to acquire a first series model in good restored condition. This car is in excellent order throughout with regard to both the mechanics and the bodywork, and has been recently road tested by the vendor and a Christie's specialist. Production figures of the 1955 Thunderbird show only a meagre 16,155 cars built. As the original design without the exterior spare mounted tyre it is by many enthusiasts of the marque considered as the most desirable model.
55 T BIRD FOR SALE WINDOWS
This particular example was first registered on July 1st 1955 and has several desirable options such as a porthole hardtop, white soft top, whitewall tires, tinted windows, electric windows and seats as well as a rare factory leather covered steering wheel. With European style and American comfort, convenience and go, it was no wonder the Thunderbird proved to be irresistible. It was built with a sturdy steel body, roll-up windows, either a hard top or snug fitting fold down soft top, or both and a strong Mercury V8 engine. The Thunderbird was named after the god worshipped by America's South West Indians as the bringer of rain and prosperity. The universal appeal of the styling made the Thunderbird an instant success and the 1955 model out-sold the more expensive Corvette by 24 to 1! The Thunderbird design incorporated Ford features found on other models to create a product recognition with the hope of encouraging sales of other Ford cars as well. Ford knew that the two seater V8 was going to attract a wider audience than the Corvette's racing/performance orientated market. Although the same wheelbase (102in) as its rival, the Thunderbird was designed to be more practical and luxurious than GM's Corvette. The classic Thunderbird was introduced in 1955, and was Ford's response to the Chevrolet Corvette, which appeared in 1953. Today the 1955-'57 Thunderbirds are among the most desirable and sought after of post-war American automobiles.1955 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE WITH REMOVABLE HARDTOPĮngine: V8, overhead valve, 4,785cc (321cu.in.), 198bhp at 4,400rpm Gearbox: Fordomatic three-speed automatic Suspension: front, upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, rear, live axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs. Introduced in two-seat 'personal car' form, the Thunderbird was intended to appeal to image-conscious younger customers, beating the Corvette hands down in the sales war thanks to its superior V8 engine and greater refinement. A great car with a lot of potential. Conceived to challenge Chevrolet's Corvette sports car, the classic Thunderbird convertible debuted in October 1954 for the 1955 model year and was one of the first models produced with Ford's new overhead-valve V8 engine. With minimal effort, this T-Bird can be a nice driver. The homework could probably be buffed up as well. The interior is presentable and highly usable as-is. Mechanically sound, it runs and drives well but is ready for minor cosmetics like paintwork and a new soft-top. A very solid Texas car with a clean undercarriage and trunk-floor. Power seat and offered with its original owners manual. 292ci V8 engine with Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission. This 1955 Ford Thunderbird is an excellent original car that retains its original color combination of Torch Red with red and white interior. 1955 Ford Thunderbird: 1950's Americana at its Finest
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