Restored 1955 Ford Thunderbird California Car Full Powers No Reserve on 2040-cars
Aliso Viejo, California, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:292 V-8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: Thunderbird
Trim: 2 DOOR CONVERTIBLE
Options: Convertible
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 994
Exterior Color: TORCH RED
Interior Color: RED/WHITE
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
This is a wonderfully restored original ,dry,no rust,blue plate, Southern California Baby Thunderbird.It is very rare in this year to have easy to drive Master Guide Power Steering.This super cute roadster has all the goodies including factory electric seat and electric windows,too! It has new tires just this week with 3 inch wide whitewalls.The car comes with thousands of dollars in receipts of restoration work done over the last several years to keep it operating nicely.The Torch Red paint was professionally finished and in amazing shape.Nice original body panels and welds.Never been in any accidents. The interior is in great shape.The seating area is in good shape with no rips and the stuffing is in really good shape.Brand new door panels.Nice carpets with Thunderbird floormats.Original town and country radio.The steering wheel has the correct vintage 55 horn ring un-broken.The engine compartment is very nice and detailed.The car has been recently tuned and serviced.The fuel system has been completely redone this year. New fuel pump,lines,filter,carb,and fuel tank.There is a new master cylinder also.The engine was completely rebuit with less than approximately 1000 miles put on it.It definitely purrs.The transmission was also rebuilt and shifts perfectly,too.The exhaust is quiet and tight,..and comes out the rear flanges as per original.The small chrome pieces are extremely nice and original.The bumpers and guards have been professionally redone recently,and they are beautiful.The car still retains the 6 volt system and fires up without problem.If you are looking for a sharp showable Friday night cruiser,this is it.
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