1955 Ford Thunderbird Manual
VIC • Private
19
Odometer50,500km
Body typeConvertible
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
Comments from the seller
Since importing this 1955 Ford Thunderbird in 2014 from the USA it has undergone a frame off restoration with a focus to retaining its originality but enhancing features of safety, reliability and presentation with many new components fitted to achieve this........OFFERED AT A REVISED PRICE UNTIL 31 October, 2026, reasonable offers will be considered.
This aptly named "Baby Bird" is finished in Torch Red and comes with a Hard Top in Snowshoe White and a Black Soft Top, the internals of the car in the red/white combination and in very good original condition, the dashboard recovered in a matching red trim. New fittings but not conclusive include period radio with blue-tooth capability, new windscreen, electric wipers, carpet flooring and sound deadening insulation, 2 sets of heavy-duty rubber floor mats, a new ready-to-fit Black Tonneau cover and many other components and features that can be outlined at inspection. Valued workshop manuals, restoration history/photos and other spare parts complete the package.
The rare 3-speed manual transmission is smooth in use and maximizes the 292 cu. in. V8 with excellent acceleration and a resultant 'throaty burble' output from its standard exhaust system, a brake booster providing surety of braking and the fully re-wired 12 volt electrical system long term reliability if further fit out options are considered in the future. The car is on non-transferable Club Plates through the Thunderbird Owners Club of Australia, the odometer reads as 31,404 miles / 50,500 Km
The 1955 Ford Thunderbird was seen as the leader of change for Thunderbirds to follow, in November 2016 my car was featured in Cruizin' Magazine (issue 195) as a fine example of the Marque ...... Inspection will not disappoint.
Car details
øVehicle description
Convertible 2dr Man 3sp 292 [IMP]
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Red
Interior colour
Red and White
Body type
Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
Transmission
3 speed Manual
Engine
8 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 292L
Cost of finance
Registration plate
Check with seller
Registration expiry
6 months/May 2027
Build date
May 1955
Compliance date
May 1955
Cost to transportSponsored
Roadworthy certificate
Provided at pick-up by seller
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-17646644
Safety & Security
Number of Airbags
0
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
V90
Cylinders
8
Camshaft
Pushrod
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Engine Code
FASE 1
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
147.8kW
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
3
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type
Petrol - Unleaded ULP
Fuel Delivery
Carburettor Single
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Steering
Steering
Recirculating Ball
Other
Country of Origin
UNITED STATES
Country of Import
UNITED STATES
Launch Year
1955
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
1st Gen
Series
(No Series)
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
2
Body Style
Convertible
Probationary plate status +
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
Victoria
Referred
Queensland
Referred
South Australia
Referred
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