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Classic 1956 Ford Thunderbird (t-bird) Show Car 50,000 Original Miles on 2040-cars

Year:1956 Mileage:50000 Color: Peacock blue, white top /
 Peacock blue and white
Location:

San Luis Obispo County, California, United States

San Luis Obispo County, California, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe, removable hard top
Engine:312 V-8, 225 HP
Vehicle Title:Clear
Year: 1956
Interior Color: Peacock blue and white
Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Thunderbird
Trim: 2 door coupe
Drive Type: Automatic
Options: Cassette Player, Leather Seats, Convertible
Mileage: 50,000
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Peacock blue, white top
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

History: This wonderful collector car has been in my family for the last 40 years. I am a real car person and this car gets more attention than any car I have ever enjoyed. A ride on a Saturday will get "thumbs up" from every age group. But the real thrill is the purr of the glass packs twin exhaust pipes and the drive with the convertible hard top off - for the alfresco ride that is second to none.  There has been  no smoking in this car and it has been pampered and garaged for the last 40 years.

-This TBird has had a complete professional restoration in 1994. All aspects of the restoration are done to TBird original codes and specifications found on the information  Vin Number Decoding plate attached to the dash panel in the engine compartment. The full restoration, including a rebuilt engine, transmission, drive train, and shocks was done at 44,500 miles.  The odometer shows a current total of 50,000 original miles. 

-This car is a show car winner and has been in parades driving dignitaries that included a California State Senator, Attorney General, and the International Lions Governor for California.

-This TBird was also awarded 2nd place in class in the Greater Central California Con Cours De Elegance. In other shows it has been selected as the "People's Choice" trophy and awarded several "Best Car" plaques.

TBird specs:
-Engine - 312 cubic inch/225 horsepower 
-Automatic transmission
-Color: Peacock Blue
- Includes Tonneau Cover for use when the hard top is off
- Interior restoration used Ford original factory leather from Ford warehouse
- Ventilation includes cowl side vents and glass wind deflectors
- high torque engine includes high compression, short stroke design
- Twin-Jet carburetor with integrated automatic choke
- 12-volt ignition system
- Only 15,631 1956 TBirds were manufactured
- Wheelbase: 102 inches
- Overall length: 175.3 inches
- Overall width: 70.3 inches

Original TBird air filter/carburetor is included in the sale.

Happy bidding and good luck!

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