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1956 Ford Thunderbird Base Convertible 2-door 5.1l on 2040-cars

US $15,000.00
Year:1956 Mileage:105968 Color: Red
Location:

Gonzales, Louisiana, United States

Gonzales, Louisiana, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:5.1L 5114CC 312Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: P6FH242968 Year: 1956
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: Thunderbird
Trim: Base Convertible 2-Door
Warranty: Sold as is. No warranty implied.
Drive Type: U/K
Power Options: Power Steering
Mileage: 105,968
Exterior Color: Red
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. ... 

I bought this car in November of 2011 from an eighty year old man where it had been parked in his garage for the last ten years.  The cars original color was green as seen in some of the pictures.  The owner before me wanted a red car and had the paint work done (not top quality).  The cars dash was sprayed black and door panels changed.  Someone was in the process of removing the black paint from the dash when I bought it.  This car was restored many years ago and reportedly came out of California. Point is the body work is average, not top shelf, but there is very little rust.  A few spots in the trunk floor and a few bubbles behind the rear tire.  Everything else is solid.  Within the last year and a half I have replace the complete exhaust system, the complete brake system (master/wheel cylinders, shoes, and rubber lines), water pump and cooling system parts including a new aluminum radiator, and repaired some leaks in the power steering system.  The fuel pump has been replaced and all fuel system/carb issues resolved.  New distributor vacuum spark advance along with a tuneup and battery.  The car has a shell of a hardtop (just the fiberglass) that could be finished out.  I purchased an original soft top with swing arm.  The top fabric needs to be replaced but the frame is in excellent condition.  This car is a driver, starts and runs fine.  I insured it and bought the license plate.  I drive it whenever I can (pleasure only).  It is very dependable and has earned my confidence.  I'm selling because I have got to a point where the body work needs to start.  I'm more mechanical than body work and have lost some interest.  I also have an old chevy truck I want to finish, so its time for this one to go.  I know I'm not going to make money or even get my money out of it, but I won't give it away either so there is a reserve.  Please contact me with any questions. I will send additional photos as requested.  

 

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