The engine is a 292 Y-block V8, which got 18MPG. The exhaust pipes exites through twin bumper guards, which are bolted to the rear bumper.. As standard, the 1955 Ford Thunderbird included a removable fiberglass top; a fabric convertible top was an option
This “rocket” taillight thunderbird is extremely original and is very near a time capsule. With less than 80,000 original miles and the numbers matching 390 cubic inch v8, it is an excellent example of automobile design during the space race. Optioned with the desirable color combination of wimbledon white exterior and turquoise vinyl/cloth interior, this car has power windows and tilt away steering wheel. Mechanically sound and with new tires, this car is ready to drive and enjoy. Power Windows✔ Cloth Interior
This glossy black T-bird has a 3.9 L v8 280hp engine with a 5 speed automatic transmission. It has the optional removable hard top with porthole windows. Power Windows✔ Tachometer✔ Power Locks✔ AM/FM✔ Cruise Control✔ Climate Control✔ Air Conditioning
Ford unveiled the thunderbird at the detroit auto show on february 20, 1954. The first production car came off the line on september 9, 1954, and went on sale on october 22, 1954 as a 1955 model, and sold briskly; 3,500 orders were placed in the first ten days of sale. While only 10,000 were planned, 16,155 were sold in 1955. As standard, the 1955 ford thunderbird included a removable fiberglass top; a fabric convertible top was an option. The engine is a 292 y-block v8, which got 18mpg. The car has fender skirts. The exhaust pipes exites through twin bumper guards, which are bolted to the rear bumper.
New tires and wheels, new shocks, electronic ignition, and an updated holley carburetor have been added. The exterior is finished in thunderbird blue matching the blue and white interior. Tachometer✔ Power Windows
This is a dazzling very rare convertible! Only 455 actual factory roadsters were built by and only seven were white with champagne interior. Factory selectaire air conditioning-only 50 produced had air. 390 v-8 4v 300 hp z series, white wall tires on kelsey hayes wheels. Last of the "big bird" style. Manuals and sales brochures included. Older restoration well cared for in original colors. Every nut and bolt replaced. Air Conditioning