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1955 Ford T Bird Convertible Restored Ca No Rust Cold Ac 292 V8 Auto Disc Brakes on 2040-cars

US $34,900.00
Year:1955 Mileage:61000 Color: Aqua /
 Aqua
Location:

Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States
Advertising:
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Transmission:Automatic
Engine:292 V8
Body Type:Convertible
VIN: P5FM114795 Year: 1955
Make: Ford
Options: Convertible
Model: Thunderbird
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Seats
Mileage: 61,000
Sub Model: Conv
Exterior Color: Aqua
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Aqua
Number of Doors: 2
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: basic
Drive Type: normal
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. ... 

Here is a Seafoam Green 1955 Thunderbird with aftermarket softtop frame only.  This was my mother's car (I went with her to buy it in San Juan Capistrano in 1989) She died in 1993 and my stepfather got the car and restored it in 2000-2001.


He added Disc Brakes (Front) Air conditioning, power steering.  The car was basically a rust free car when my mother bought it 24 years ago.  

Paint is nearly new, one minor chip where hood closes on driver's side, and a couple around the skirts.  Body is about as straight as you can get.  Converted to 12 volt system, alternator etc.  All gauges work great.  All lights and lenses have been replaced.  All chrome emblems were replaced with new reproductions.  Dark teal dash is original and was in great shape all these years.  Metal parts of dash were repainted original seafoam green.  

Original 292 V* was rebuilt and only has about 4,000 miles on it.  Engine compartment is completely detailed.  Fan shroud keeps engine cool and does not overheat.  Front disc brakes car stops as good as it looks.  Seats and door panels were all redone using correct T Bird patterns and vinyls.  Windows roll up and down, power seat works great.  Smaller diameter 15 inch repro steering wheel installed.

Bumpers have all been rechromed.  Automatic Fordomatic shifts about as good as can be expected for a Fordomatic.  Not the greatest trannys I had one in my 63 Falcon when I was 17.  Tires are wide whitewall radials and are nearly new.  WireWheels were installed in 2002.  No oil or tranny leaks.

Swing bar is behind the seat if you want to later install an original Softtop frame but the aftermarket works great and it pretty quiet even at freeway speeds. 

When car is warmed up car starts immediately.  Typical old Ford you need to pump it a bit when cold.  Oil bath cleaner was replaced with NEW Teapot Carb back in 2001.  

Beautiful car in the prettiest color (In my opinion) of the 1955's.  Seafoam Green to me is the best with Fiesta Red coming in second.

Buyer to arrange and pay for shipping, car is located in East Hollywood (Los Feliz) not far from downtown LA.  I can deliver to a local shipper.  Car to be paid for within 14 days of auction close.  Please email questions before bidding. 

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