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We are pleased to present our 1955 Ford Thunderbird Restomod Built by HRE Motorcars of Freeport, NY.Our T-Bird has a reinforced fiberglass body and steel chassis for Mustang II front end with the Ford 9" supplied by Regal Roadster of Madison, WI.BODY OPTIONS:37 Ford Tear Drop headlights on cut back front fendersLemans fuel fill on trunk deckShaved door handles with electric door poppers and same for trunk deckVehicle equipped with optional glass windwings and electric power door windowsHartz black canvas soft topT-Bird painted in Mercedes Benz SilverInterior done to a very high standard â Mercedes Benz red leather and confetti white leather accentsblack highlight, with light grey Wilton Wool rugs and matsfully upholstered trunk & matCustom made gauges with red lightingbillet knobsWood steering wheelcustom center capequipped with stereo with remote, bluetooth and 4 speakerslap beltsDRIVE TRAIN:Ernie Elliott Ford Boss 302 Stroker balanced & dynoedcustom built motor with 500+HP and torqueBest components available.Billet crank and rodsMahle pistonsFerrea S.S. valvesDart HP blockEdelbrock intaketrick flow headsARP hardware and moreMellings oil pumpCloyes timing setCometic gaskets5 spd Tremac Transmissionscatter shieldKevlar clutch, custom made with hydraulic clutch releasecustom balanced drive shaft connected to Ford Nascar 9" Diff31 spline axles, Torino HD bearings, TRV-Trac 3.64 gear Posi built by Dan Elliott.Vehicle is equipped with electric adjustable steeringelectric 4 wheel disc power assisted using Willwood calipers and E-brake.Wheels: vintage 16" torque thrust with grey centers and polished rimsBFG KD high performance All season radialsCustom S.S. headersdual exhaust with S.S. resonators.T-BIRD EQUIPPED WITH:oil coolerremotefiltercustom alloy radiator16" HP 3000 CFM fanexpansion tank with S.S. AN fuel lines and chrome air cleanerN.O.S. Boss 302 valve coversMSD electric distributorOddessy HD batterykill switchcustom HD battery cables20 gal fuel tank with modern fill neckelectric fuel pump SUSPENSION:QA1 alloy double adjustable coil overstubular A-armsfront sway bar (adjustable)5 link rear suspension (adjustable)2" drop spindlesDynamat insulation60's shifter and E-brakeFront bumperetteHouse fog lights and rear House Led backup lights.

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*1955 Ford Thunderbird*Going on sale in 1955, the Thunderbird was Ford's answer to the recently released Chevrolet Corvette as a formidable rival in the two seat sports car class. Designed as a grand touring coupe, the Thunderbird was intended to shuttle its occupants down the road in comfort, at speed and in style-and it beat the contemporary Corvette in each of those areas. This first year, 1955 Thunderbird is the embodiment of what made them great- from the color choice to the options selected- and is the perfect companion for top down summer cruising. For the first model year of the Thunderbird, the P-Code package was the only engine option available- a punchy 292ci V8 with a 4-barrel carburetor sitting atop it. This engine provided 193 horsepower which was almost identical to the newly introduced V8 in the Corvette and could be paired to an automatic or 3-speed manual transmission. This car was outfitted with the Ford-O-Matic 2-Speed automatic transmission which is known for smooth shifting and being quite reliable and power brakes to help stop the car more easily.The exterior of this Thunderbird is painted in the quintessential shade of Thunderbird Blue. A striking hue of turquoise, this is one of the signature Thunderbird colors and looks absolutely fantastic on the car. A unique option that this Thunderbird was fitted with is the Continental Kit in the rear- an extended bumper with a spare tire covered in a color matched casing on the back, this feature looks exceptionally cool and is known for being quite desirable to collectors. All of the wheels including the spare in the Continental Kit are fitted with Kelsey Hayes wire wheels and white wall tires which give the car an upscale, vintage look. Another Thunderbird signature that isn't seen on most cars is the rear wheel skirts that make the car look lower and sleeker and when paired with the chrome headlight eyebrows, does wonders to complete the overall aesthetic of the car. All Thunderbirds of this generation were convertibles and the black top on this example looks fantastic- with tight fitting fabric and beautiful clear rear window. The car is also available with a removable hardtop which is color matched but has not been restored along with the rest of the car.As the Thunderbird was intended as a grand touring vehicle, the interior is really where it shines- and this example is no exception. The two-tone turquoise and white interior presents fantastically and, when combined with the turned aluminum trim along the dashboards and door panels, provides an exciting cockpit to be in. In front of the driver is a full suite of gauges featuring a 150-mph speedometer, tachometer and clock and the2-spoke turquoise steering wheel looks and feels great in the hands. At the time, the Thunderbird was available with numerous luxury features that could only be found on much higher end cars, and this example features a number of them. Power adjustable seats and power windows were not a common feature at this time- and compared to the contemporary Corvette with its side curtains- was an exceptionally nice place to be. The steering column is telescoping to aid in driver comfort and the AM Radio in the dash looks great but needs a bit of servicing before being used. Overall, the style available in this era of Thunderbird is unparalleled and makes for a fantastic conversation piece anywhere you go in it. Benefiting from an older restoration, this Thunderbird has been used and enjoyed and is ready for its next owner to slide behind the wheel, put the top down and enjoy the ultimate 1950s American sports car.*Key Features*  * 292ci V8 Engine    * Engine Dressup Kit  * Automatic Gearbox    * Ford-O-Matic Transmission  * Continental Kit  * Rear Wheel Covers  * Kelsey-Hayes Wire Wheels    * Wide White Radial Tires  * Dual Rear View Mirrors  * Power Seat  * Telescopic Steering Column  * Color Matched HardtopWatch a Walkaround Video Here...*Standard Features*  * Pleated Vinyl Upholstery  * Variable-Intensity Illuminated Control Knobs  * Automatic Courtesy Light on Instrument Panel  * Rear View Mirror on Windshield Upper Molding  * Dual Horns  * Deep-Center Lifeguard Steering Wheel  * 2-Inch In-Out Adjustable Telescoping Steering Wheel  * Tachometer  * Electric Clock with Sweep Second Hand  * Cigarette Lighter and Ash Tray  * Glass-Fibre Top (with or without Port Windows; no charge)  * Lifeguard Door Latches  * Lifeguard Rear View Mirror  * Exterior Rear View Mirror (Driver's Door)  * Cowl Side Vents  * Glass Wind DeflectorsFor more information on this 1955 Ford Thunderbird, or any of our other luxury and high-performance sedans always in stock, please contact our friendly and knowledgeable sales team, or always feel free to stop by our Bellevue, WA Park Place Ltd campus - Where we have over 40,000 sq ft of indoor showrooms filled with the finest cars. As part of the Park Place Motor Group family, which includes Park Place Aston Martin and Lotus of Bellevue, Park Place Ltd is Home to the West Coast's Most Diverse Inventory of Luxury, Exotic, Collectible and Special Interest Automobiles. Nobody Has What We Have!

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Fusion Motor Company proudly presents this classic 1955 Ford Thunderbird!!!  The 1955 Ford Thunderbird is a classic American icon that perfectly captures the spirit of the 50s.  Under the hood, you'll find a powerful 292 4.8 Liter V8 engine that delivers smooth and responsive performance. This engine is paired with an automatic transmission.  Step inside the cabin, and you'll be transported back in time to an era of luxury and elegance. The interior is beautifully designed and adorned with chrome accents, leather upholstery, and a classic dashboard with analog gauges.  This T-bird is equipped with a range of features that were once considered cutting-edge at the time, such as power windows, power steering, and power brakes.  This 1955 Ford Thunderbird is the perfect choice for anyone who wants to own a piece of automotive history and turn heads wherever they go!  Body tag decodes as follows:  40A- Body Type A- Raven Black Exterior A- Black and White Trim 27KS1186- Manufactured on the 27th of October S11- Ordered by a Dealer in Boston, Massachusetts 86- 86th Auto Scheduled to be Assembled  Great lease rates and Financing also available on any of our inventory! Buy Sell Trade Consignments Welcome! Please email  or call 1-*number in the description*  About the T-Bird:  Ford Thunderbird (colloquially called the T-Bird) is a nameplate that was used by Ford from model years 1955 to 1997 and 2002 to 2005 for a personal luxury car during which there were eleven distinct generations. Introduced as a two-seat convertible, the Thunderbird was produced in a variety of body configurations. These included a four-seat hardtop coupe, four-seat convertible, five-seat convertible and hardtop, four-door pillared hardtop sedan, six-passenger hardtop coupe, and five-passenger pillared coupe, with the final generation designed again as a two-seat convertible.  Ford targeted the two-seat Thunderbird as an upscale model, but the design introduced for 1958 featured a rear seat and arguably marked expansion of a market segment eventually known as personal luxury cars. An American interpretation of the grand tourer, personal luxury cars were built with a higher emphasis on driving comfort and convenience features over handling and high-speed performance. From 1968 to 1998, Lincoln-Mercury marketed rebadged variants of the Thunderbird as the Continental Mark III, Mark IV, Mark V, Mercury Cougar, Lincoln Mark VII, and Lincoln Mark VIII.  Introduced in February 1953 as a response to Chevrolet's new sports car, the Corvette, which was publicly unveiled in prototype form just a month before. Under rapid development, the Thunderbird went from idea to prototype in about a year, being unveiled to the public at the Detroit Auto Show on February 20, 1954. It was a two-seat design available with a detachable glass-fiber hardtop and a folding fabric top. Production of the Thunderbird began on September 9 of that year, with the car beginning sales as a 1955 model on October 22, 1954.  Though sharing some design characteristics with other Fords of the time, such as single, circular headlamps and tail lamps and modest tailfins, the Thunderbird was sleeker in shape and featured a hood scoop and a 150 mph speedometer not available on other Fords. It utilized mechanical components from mass-market Ford models. The Thunderbird's 102" wheelbase frame was a shortened version used in other Fords and the standard 292 CI Y-block V8 came from Ford's Mercury division.  Though inspired by, and positioned directly against, the Corvette, Ford billed the Thunderbird as a personal car, putting a greater emphasis on the car's comfort and convenience features rather than its inherent sportiness. The Thunderbird sold exceptionally well in its first year. In fact, the Thunderbird outsold the Corvette by more than 23-to-one for 1955 with 16,155 Thunderbirds sold against 700 Corvettes. With the Thunderbird considered a success, few changes were made to the car for the 1956 model year. The most notable change was moving the spare tire to a continental-style rear bumper to make more storage room in the trunk and a new 12-volt electrical system. Among the few other changes were new paint colors, the addition of circular porthole windows as standard in the fiberglass roof to improve rearward visibility, and a 312 CI Y-block V8 rated at 215HP when mated to a 3-speed manual transmission or 225HP when mated to a Ford-O-Matic 2-speed automatic transmission; this transmission featured a "low gear", which was accessible manually via the gear selector. When in "Drive", it was a 2-speed automatic transmission (similar to Chevrolet's Powerglide). The Low gear could also be accessed with wide open throttle. 1956 was also the year Ford added their new lifeguard safety package. 

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Older restoration, extremely nice condition with power brakes, power steering, automatic transmission, power windows, Kelsey Hayes wire wheels and more. Many system improvements to make the car run and drive its best including larger aluminum radiator, new carb, modern radio and 12V conversion.*Note- this car does not come with a top, it is convertible only*$28,995 trade ins gladly considered, leasing available upon approval of credit 

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