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1956 Ford Thunderbird on 2040-cars

Year:1956 Mileage:98000 Color: Black /
 black and white
Location:

Wilton, California, United States

Wilton, California, United States
Transmission:automatic trans
Engine:312 V8
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: P6FH269529 Year: 1956
Exterior Color: Black
Make: Ford
Interior Color: black and white
Model: Thunderbird
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: roadster convertible
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 98,000
Condition: UsedA 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.Seller Notes:"late production in unbelievably original nice unrestored condition. The "top" was repainted for stress crack repair."

1956 Ford Thunderbird, 312V8, Auto trans, power steering/brakes/windows, TC radio, tinted glass, working power seat, padded dash, original seat belts.  Late production in unbelievably nice original unrestored condition with original paint and upholstery.  The "top " was repainted for stress crack repair. 

No rust, excellent body.  I am the third owner, sold new in Southern California, always garaged and pampered.  Runs and drives nice.  Porthole top only.  Old Mark 4 a/c unit.  Original owners manual, some records and books came with it.  It has won survivor class events.  The car shows some patina and some minor issues.  The bottom of the seat on the driver's side has some seam separations, but is useable and presentable.  I had to replace the carpet.  The inside chrome is very nice and clean.  The top headliner is clean and latches are nice and correct.  The T&C radio is clean but stopped working.  The tack face is nice, but the cable came in a ziplock bag (?)  The clock is clean but not operating.  The interior light works as does the lighting system, outside too.  The tail light lenses were replaced.  The engine all looks correct.  I don't know if any of the drivetrain is rebuilt, but it runs and shifts right, no leaks and doesn't run hot.  There is no signs of a collision.  Bumpers have good original chrome.  The original skirts are on it.  The original jack is there, trunk floor is solid, rubber mat is very good, the exhaust is in good shape, comes out below the bumpers so no soot marks.  This car gets the looks because it is original.  The Ford crest is still visable on the original seat.  The car has the 1956 vinyl smell, not smoked in. 

The car had a frame mounted trailer hitch on it when I got it.  The stance was all wrong, too high in the back (grossly high), so I removed it, and now it sits right, but two small tabs are left on the frame and can easily be removed.  I am physically unable to do it (stroke).  Former owner had a Chris-craft he pulled.  The front bumper has no dents or twists and the bumper bullets are nice.  The upper lip moulding has a small ding.  Correct headlight rings, pans, grill are all good.  It doesn't appear to have been hit.  The plastic emblems are all original, body-hubcaps (some fading).  The rear tire folds back correctly.  No rust under trunk lid lip or hood.  This is truly a rare survivor!  For it's age, it's the best one I've had.  The tires are bias ply with very good tread, correct rims and caps.  The original keys and locks work.  The driver's window has one crack, no bubbles or separation in windshield or back, sides.  The top seals look good but the door rubber is dry but useable. 

Payment should be cashier check, money order, bank to bank wire transfer, or personal check.  Funds will be received before release of vehicle.  Buyer is responsible for all shipping costs and arrangements.

 

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