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1956 FORD THUNDERBIRD
The item was sold for 20 420 €
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1956 FORD THUNDERBIRD
First interesting version
Emblematic model of the 50's
Rare hard-top option from 1956
French collector's registration
Chassis: P6FH267732
To compete with the Chevrolet Corvette released two years earlier, Ford launched its new convertible sports car in 1955. Its name, the Thunderbird! From 1955 to 1957, it is a two-seater convertible model equipped with a powerful V8. 16,000 units were sold in the first year, making it a commercial success, reaching 53,166 units during its first three years of production. Little by little, the Thunderbird became a luxury car in the same niche as the Cadillac Eldorado. In fact, as early as 1958, the Ford Motor Company's design department decided to make this car a four-seater with a sporty look. Sales were on the rise, as Ford surfed on the typically American interpretation of the sports car, with a V8 engine mounted in a comfortable and spacious car, dedicated to a young and promising clientele. The example we are lucky enough to present is a rare 1956 model that differs from the previous one by its rear bumper with the Continental Kit placing the spare wheel on the outside in order to increase the space in the luggage compartment. Another detail that caused a lot of ink to flow at the time and that agitates the microcosm of collectors today, the 1956 hard top is recognizable among all thanks to its porthole, never seen before on a vehicle and aesthetically very successful, it was an option at the time. In its original condition, the black paint is chipped in places but deserves to be kept as it gives our model an inimitable look. The white hard top contrasts with the bodywork but covers a black and white imitation interior. Equipped with the optional automatic gearbox it was not possible for us to check its proper functioning but when purchased in 2016, the car had received significant charges and had joined by road the collection. To be restarted, it will be necessary to check the running gear before taking the car on the road again but this car is presented largely under its price and offers a strong potential for those wanting an iconic American car in the purest spirit of Rat Cars!
First interesting version
Emblematic model of the 50's
Rare hard-top option from 1956
French collector's registration
Chassis: P6FH267732
To compete with the Chevrolet Corvette released two years earlier, Ford launched its new convertible sports car in 1955. Its name, the Thunderbird! From 1955 to 1957, it is a two-seater convertible model equipped with a powerful V8. 16,000 units were sold in the first year, making it a commercial success, reaching 53,166 units during its first three years of production. Little by little, the Thunderbird became a luxury car in the same niche as the Cadillac Eldorado. In fact, as early as 1958, the Ford Motor Company's design department decided to make this car a four-seater with a sporty look. Sales were on the rise, as Ford surfed on the typically American interpretation of the sports car, with a V8 engine mounted in a comfortable and spacious car, dedicated to a young and promising clientele. The example we are lucky enough to present is a rare 1956 model that differs from the previous one by its rear bumper with the Continental Kit placing the spare wheel on the outside in order to increase the space in the luggage compartment. Another detail that caused a lot of ink to flow at the time and that agitates the microcosm of collectors today, the 1956 hard top is recognizable among all thanks to its porthole, never seen before on a vehicle and aesthetically very successful, it was an option at the time. In its original condition, the black paint is chipped in places but deserves to be kept as it gives our model an inimitable look. The white hard top contrasts with the bodywork but covers a black and white imitation interior. Equipped with the optional automatic gearbox it was not possible for us to check its proper functioning but when purchased in 2016, the car had received significant charges and had joined by road the collection. To be restarted, it will be necessary to check the running gear before taking the car on the road again but this car is presented largely under its price and offers a strong potential for those wanting an iconic American car in the purest spirit of Rat Cars!