![]() If you're willing to take a shot, though, the auction is set to go live on July 9. On the other hand, the lack of high-res photos keeps this convertible a mystery and makes bidding on it a bit risky. With 70,000 miles (112,654 km) on the clock, this Thunderbird is also a relatively low-mileage classic.Īll told, the T-Bird appears to be a fine survivor that's definitely worth restoring. Still, it appears to be complete, and it could very well be the car's numbers-matching powerplant. There's no info on whether the Y-block runs or not, but it's safe to assume that it doesn't after all these years. The ad says the unit is paired to an automatic gearbox, which should be the three-speed Fordomatic. The T-Bird is obviously fitted with a 292-cubic-inch (4.8-liter) Y-block V8, the only engine available in 1955 (Ford added an optional 312-cubic-inch / 5.1-liter mill in 1956). But the car seems complete both inside and out. The Thunderbird would remain a 4-seater until the 11th and final generation of the model when Ford designed and built a retro-futuristic homage to their 1955-1957 cars. And while the two-tone interior appears to be nice overall, it may hide some issues that aren't mentioned in the ad. So when the T-Bird got completely redesigned for the ’58 model year, the car had grown substantially and gained itself a back seat in the process. ![]() On the flip side, the low-resolution pictures prevent us from getting a closer look at the car. What's more, it comes with both tops, including the matching Torch Red fiberglass roof you see here. The original Torch Red has a nice patina to it, and all the chrome trim is in place (and looking fine). For a classic that's been locked away for so many decades, that is! Unfortunately, there's no info as to why it was parked such a long time ago. Having spent 15 years on the road, the two-seater remained in storage for a whopping 52 years.ĭragged out of its resting place for what appears to be an estate sale, the Thunderbird is in surprisingly good condition. A first-year edition of the iconic drop-top described as a "personal luxury car," this Thunderbird was parked back in 1970.
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