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Style, power, and comfort is the combination that worked so well for the 1955 Ford Thunderbird convertible. It's an unmistakable, timeless silhouette that can only be associated with America. This Thunderbird is one of the finest first year-first generation cars you will find. In 1995 it was purchased in Scottsdale, Arizona as a birthday present for the wife of the previous owner. Soon after, it was featured in several Sonic Drive-In commercials and served as the centerpiece at business conventions. In the summer of 2006 a complete restoration was begun. The car was first completely disassembled and both the frame and body were media blasted. The entire original drive train, including the 292-cid Y-block V-8 and Ford-O-Matic transmission, the rear axle and the brakes were rebuilt and refinished to like new condition. The body was repainted in its original Goldenrod Yellow and the carpeting, interior and dash were completely reconditioned or replaced. The engine compartment appears stock and as it looked in 1955 when the car rolled out of the factory. The car has been restored to better than new condition and needs absolutely nothing. If you're in the market for an early Thunderbird, don't pass up the opportunity to own one of the finest in the world.
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Race history, Restoration photo album and Factory service manuals
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Starting in 2001 and for the next four years, the owner entered the T-bird in "The History Channel Great Race" with impressive results.
2001- From Atlanta, Georgia to Pasadena, California - Placed 1st overall.
2002 - From San Antonio, Texas to Anaheim, California - Placed 6th in Sportsman Division and 17th overall.
2004 - From Jacksonville, Florida to Monterey, California - Finished 19th place overall.
2005 - From Washington, D.C. to Tacoma, Washington - In its final race finished 1st in division and 5th place overall. It was in this race that the photo of the car was featured on the cover of Old Cars Weekly magazine.
This completed the racing stage of the car's history.
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