ORIG 1956 FORD THUNDERBIRD T-BIRD Thunderbird Green/Colonial White Auto/AC

Description for Ford Thunderbird 1956

1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Roadster w/ Continental KitExtremely Rare Thunderbird Green/Colonial WhiteIn Original, Unrestored Condition
This T-bird is a real head-turner. It's offered in the very rare Thunderbird/Colonial White combination with matching original interior. Only 15,631 Ford Thunderbirds were built in 1956 and very few in this color combo.
This T-bird drivers and looks fantastic. No problems on streets, hills or freeways at high speed! Original 312 CID Thunderbird Special V* engine. Power steering/power brakes.
The interior is completely original and in excellent condition. The vinyl seats are bright and still comfortable. The original carpeting has always been protected by original T-bird floor mats. Original headliner and rear deck. Original door panels and hardware. Power windows. Original glass all around.
The dashboard is bright with shining chrome. All gauges and dashboard equipment work, with the exception of the clock and the radio. A Secret Audio AM/FM with remote has been installed in the glove box. All interior lights are working.
The car has it's original and working air conditioning unit..blows cold.
Exterior, the car has been spot painted and retains it's original color. There are some chips as noted in the pictures. Chrome does have some pitting, as expected for a car of this age. All chrome, badges and hubcaps are original. All exterior lights working. Continental kit!
The car comes with the hardtop, no soft top is included.
Mileage noted is what shows on the odometer. It would be safe to think that the odometer has rolled once. We have put less than 15,000 on the car since buying it over ten years ago.
This T-bird has recently had a complete interior, exterior and engine detail. In addition, the following work has been done within the last four months at a cost of $3000:-new inline fuel filter-new fuel pump-new accelerator diaphragm-new passenger door exterior mirror base gasket-new gas tank-new vacuum control diaphragm DD-6 Autoline NOS-new temp gauge (OE style unit)-new temp sender-AC system evacuated and charged with R12
If you're looking for an original T-bird and want one that is special, this is it. You won't see this color combo at many car shows!
The car is currently in Southern California and to our knowledge has always been in the Southwest.
It up to the buyer to arrange and pay for shipping. We are happy to help with the logistics as much as possible.
A deposit of $500 is due through Paypal within 24 hours of the close of the auction. The balance is required through bank wire transfer within 7 days of the auction close.
We have owned this car for over 10 years. It is being sold as-is with no implied or explicit warranties or guarantees. Please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding. Randy 818 620-6185.
Good luck! This is a great car! If we weren't moving to a location where we won't have room for it, we would not be selling it...ever!