1956 Ford Thunderbird, Both Tops, Very Original , Rare Z Color on 2040-cars
Terrebonne, Oregon, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:312
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: Thunderbird
Trim: Z Color
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: Fordamatic
Mileage: 87,224
Exterior Color: Green
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Green
We have owned this original 56 t-bird for about 15 years. The car has not been restored but has had work done as it was needed. It is the original Z code green color with matching interior. The car is # matching and has the original 312 V-8 engine and Fordamatic transmission. The engine has had a resent tune-up, hoses , belt , etc. Since we purchased the car we added a factory replacement power brake booster. The transmission was completely rebuilt by AAMCO less than 1000 miles ago.It has new Coker wide white radial tires. The interior door panels , seat upholstery and carpet were replaced with exact reproductions several years ago and have no rips or wear. The original dash board vinyl is nice and all gauges and tack work well except the clock and radio. The car has both the port hole hardtop and cloth top which folds down behind the seat when not in use. It has original truck fabric and original jack. It also come with the original bill of lading when the car was delivered to the Frank Taylor Ford dealership on August 17th 1956 in Los Angeles California ( see picture ) . also included is most receipts over the last 30 years , previous owner info and original shop manual , sales brochure and owners manual. This is not a show car and would need new paint, chrome work done etc. to be one. The paint has been touched up in places and is coming off in other places, the bumper and tail light chrome is thin. This is a driver car and is priced like one. If you want a fun little car that is solid with No through rust , real original and always gets attention this is a nice little car. Call or e-mail with any questions, I can store the car for a little while if that helps but must be paid for in full in 7 days from end of auction. I can help with delivery on the west coast for a fee and thanks for looking...Mike 541-788-5756
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