1956 Ford Thunderbird 21016 Miles White Convertible 312ci V8 3 Speed Manual

Description

GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this stunning 1956 Ford Thunderbird. This brilliant Ford comes in a eye catching white paint job complimented by a red interior and red removable hard top. Giving this bird flight is a rebuilt 312ci V8 motor mated to a manual transmission with overdrive, which was a very rare option at the time. Recent upgrades include a new gas tank, fuel line, fuel pump and carburetor. Additionally this vehicle comes with a folder full... of receipts for general maintenance. Don't miss out on such a stylish piece of American automotive history. Please call or email us for more information. The Ford Thunderbird hit the market in 1955 in was a direct response to the Chevrolet Corvette. While the Corvette aimed to impress with performance, the T-bird was all about style and substance. Dubbed the first "personal car" by Ford, it was described as a direct descendant of the bespoke 1930s roadsters and was aimed as a brisk grand tourer. It was light for its era and the powerful V8 could propel it to around 120 mph. The 1955 model featured the proven 292cid Y-block V8 and had bumper mounted exhausts and a trunk-mounted spare tire.