1956 Ford Thunderbird Base Convertible 2-Door 5.1L EXPORT MODEL BOTH TOPS

Ford Thunderbird 1956 Description

This fully restored Export Model Baby Bird is outstanding. It has the original Raven Black exterior color in lacquer. The Fiesta Red interior is flawless. The engine, ransmission, ear end have been rebuilt. The suspension - springs, hocks, ing pins have been replaced. The car has P/S, /B, /Windows, /Seats. It has both tops. The speedometer goes to 240 KPH. The ducts are still steel. It also has new tires, rakes, nd worry-free electronic ignition. The transmission is 3 speed with overdrive. New A/C, adiator High Flow, ew High Flow water Pump. The horns and steering wheel horn ring are new as well. All upkeep done by CASCO. Original Jack - NO RUST --- It also comes with a hardtop caddy and cover.Buyer will send $1,000 by PayPal for down payment and the balance cash when picked up. Buyer responsible for pick up or shipping. Thank you for looking and good luck. Reason for sale: Age of owner -- ME.

A few models were made to be shipped to Europe. They had all of the whistles and bells plus extra chrome on the tachometer and clock bezels. The gas lines were also chrome plated plus the hood latch. It also has the speedometer readings in kilometers per hour and not miles per hour. Hope this helps. They are much rarer vehicles. The data plate on the fire wall shows 16 C EX 415. Translating this means 16 is the day of the month it was built. C means the month it was built or March. So the build date was March 16, 956. The EX means it was made for export. The 415 means this was the 415th Ford, ot just Thunderbirds, o be built company wide on March 16, 956. The car was shipped to Jersey City, ew Jersey to be put on a ship to Europe.