1956 Tbird 312 V8 At All Power on 2040-cars
Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:312 v8
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: Thunderbird
Trim: 2 door convertable
Power Options: Power Windows, Power Seats
Drive Type: automatic
Mileage: 79,000
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color: peacock blue
Barn find. Last registered 1977. Porthole top. Power steer, Power brakes, Power seat, Power windows. T/C Radio. Engine dress up kit. Engine out of car and not running, but all there. 79000 miles. Fender ducts missing. All steel fenders. Feb 3, 56 prod. date.
Advertised locally, auction ends at any time. As is, Where is, and As shown. $3000 due within 3 days of end of auction . Balance due Cash or cashiers check verified by bank. Buyer pays all Shipping.
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