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1955 Ford Thunderbird Base Convertible 2-Door 4.8L

Condition: Used
Make: Ford
Model: Thunderbird
Type: Convertible
Trim: Base Convertible 2-Door
Year: 1955
Mileage: 15,308
VIN: P5FH238590
Color: RED IMRON
Engine size: 4.8L 4786CC 292Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Number of cylinders: 8
Fuel: Gasoline
Drive type: U/K
Interior color: RED AND WHITE
Options: Convertible
Vehicle Title: Clear
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1955 Ford Thunderbird Description

BEAUTIFUL 1955 THUNDERBIRD THAT HAS BEEN IN THE SELLER'S FAMILY SINCE 1972. THIS IS WHEN REV. C.A. NEWMAN TRAVELED TO PHOENIX, AZ TO FIND THIS JEWEL. IN FACT, SHE WAS SOLD NEW IN PHOENIX. AFTER BRINGING HER HOME TO OHIO SHE WAS RESTORED THOROUGHLY BY THE NEWMAN FAMILY BODY AND RESTORATION BUSINESS THAT SPECIALIZES IN CLASSIC T-BIRDS AND MUSTANGS.
THIS RESTORATION INCLUDED COMPLETELY TEARING DOWN, STRIPPING OF ALL OLD PAINT TO BARE METAL, AND BROUGHT BACK WITH IMRON RED PAINT. A COMPLETE FRAME OFF RESTORATION WAS NOT NEEDED DUE TO THE SUPREME CONDITION OF THE CAR. FACTORY PAINT STILL REMAINS ON THE FRAME. SHE HAS ALL ORIGINAL SHEET METAL INCLUDING THE FLOOR PANELS. THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WERE REMOVED AND REBUILT. THE INTERIOR WAS REPLACED WITH OEM CERTIFIED UPHOLSTERY CARPET, HEADLINER, DOOR PANELS, AND THE CONVERTIBLE TOP CURTAIN. THE WHEELS ARE KELSEY HAYS REAL WIRE WHEELS FORM THE EARLY SIXTIES THUNDERBIRDS. SHE IS A DRIVER. AFTER THE RESTORATION, SHE WAS DRIVEN ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS. THEN SHE SAT IN STORAGE FOR THE LAST 20 YEARS.
AFTER THE REV NEWMAN PASSED AWAY, THIS T-BIRD WAS REPAINTED WITH DUPONT BASE COAT CLEAR COAT. THIS IS THE ORIGINAL MOTOR AND HASBEEN FRESHENED UP WITH A NEW VALVE JOB, NEW RINGS AND BEARINGS. THE FUEL TANK WAS CLEANED AND RED LINED, ALL NEW FUEL LINE AND FUEL PUMP INSTALLED, AND THE CARBURETOR WAS REBUILT. SHE RUNS SUPERB.
ALSO, THE 6 VOLT WAS CONVERTED TO 12 VOLT. THIS WAS DONE TO HELP A STARTING ISSUE WHEN SHE REACHED OPERATING TEMPERATURES. NO LONGER AN ISSUE. BOTH TOPS ARE INCLUDED. SHE IS THE FINEST BIRD AROUND.
PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO COMMUNITY FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH IN THE NAME OF REV. CA NEWMAN.

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