Gateway Classic Cars of Tampa is honored to market this 1956 Ford
Thunderbird! The Ford Thunderbird began life in February 1953 in
direct response to Chevrolet's new sports car, the Corvette.
Production of the Thunderbird began later on in 1954 on September 9
with the car beginning sales as a 1955 model on October 22, 1954
and sold exceptionally well in its first year; outselling the
Corvette by more than 23-to-one for 1955 with 16,155 Thunderbirds
sold against 700 Corvettes. With the Thunderbird considered a
success, a few changes were made to the car for 1956. The most
notable change was moving the spare tire to a continental-style
rear bumper in order to make more storage room in the trunk and a
new 12-volt electrical system. If you're ready to take a cruise
around town and do so in some style, simply hop in, turn the key,
shift it into gear, and this spunky numbers matching 312 V8 will
have you rolling. The 312 V8, which produces approximately 225 HP
is linked to a Ford O Matic 3 speed transmission. This original
drivetrain has just over 44k actual original miles. The interior
was kept simplistic and very period correct for a 56' T-Bird. The
Carmel Tan vinyl interior gives it a nice contrast, looks sharp,
and is in good shape overall. Other options on this 1956
Thunderbird include: AM/FM Radio, Power Brakes, Power Steering,
Vinyl interior, White Walls, & Seat belts. With its classic look,
colors, lines, white-wall tires, and low body, this Thunderbird is
a great find and will make its next owner very proud to have and to
hold onto. To see 100+ HD pictures and videos of this 1956 Ford
Thunderbird, please visit GatewayClassicCars.com. For more
information or to schedule an appointment to view this vehicle in
person, please call the Tampa showroom at (813)645-6200 or email us
directly at Tampa@GatewayClassicCars.com. See more at:
https://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/TPA/1513
Vehicle Details
1956 Ford Thunderbird
Listing ID:CC-1342796
Price:$36,000
Location:O'Fallon, Illinois
Year:1956
Make:Ford
Model:Thunderbird
Exterior Color:Black
Interior Color:Brown
Transmission:Manual
Odometer:44366
Stock Number:TPA1513
VIN:GCCTPA1513
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