1955 Ford Thunderbird

1955 Ford Thunderbird Light Blue with White 1956 Hard top, Automatic, AC, Power windows, Powers seats. Complete top quality restoration in ready to enjoy condition. 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible finished in Thunderbird Blue with a White Hardtop, and an equally beautiful two-tone Turquoise and White interior. Correct 292ci/198hp 'Y-Block' V8 engine with a 3-speed Ford-O-Matic Trans. Built on February 21, 1955, this early production example of the rare and desirable First Generation '55 T-Bird was subject to a complete bare-metal professional restoration in 2008, which was then masterfully finished in correct Ford Turquoise base with clearcoat, and has under 1,000 pampered sunny-day miles since. Restored interior. Converted to a modern 12-volt electrical system. Power steering and brakes. Electric seat and windows. Air Conditioning. Other unique features for this T-Bird are rear fender skirts, and the exhaust pipes exiting through twin gleaming chrome bumper guards, which are bolted to the brightly shining chrome rear bumper - this neat detail was only on the '55 T-birds.This 1955 Thunderbird is a very well-preserved example of the classic American roadster, it also has the highly desirable factory "port-hole" windows hardtop. This example is the product of a professional restoration and has been lovingly and expertly cared for ever since. It is presented in classic Thunderbird Blue over a two-color Turquoise and White interior. The restoration was undertaken with an eye to keeping this T-Bird as close to the way it rolled off the assembly line in early 1955 as possible. The body boasts correct panels gaps and fit, all of the brightwork has been refinished or replated, and the car even rides on wide white wall tires with correct factory wheel covers. The engine bay is also restored to new-stock condition, with an eye toward originality throughout. The interior is expertly restored to a very high level and presents extremely well, with finishings, gauges, knobs, and controls all in outstanding condition.Features and details that are unique to the early '55 Thunderbirds include; 6-Volt electrical system (this car has been professionally converted to modern 12v system), Ford crest and crossed flag emblems, Flat 2-spoke steering wheel with clear plastic spokes and domed hub - the steering wheel is so neat, if you've never seen one please take a look at the photos. No front fender vents, No sun visors on production units, Chrome "doughnut" exhaust ring (early production cars only), Wedge-shaped heater knobs. No vent windows.