Finished in classic Torch Red, this 1956 Ford Thunderbird has the kind of presence that belongs in the bright lights of the Strip. The white hardtop with its iconic porthole window adds just the right contrast, while the chrome brightwork gleams like the polished rail of a high-stakes blackjack table. Fender skirts stretch over the rear wheels, emphasizing the sleek lines of this first-generation T-Bird, while 15-inch steel wheels wrapped in period-correct 6.70-15 whitewall tires complete the .....
look. The Continental kit out back extends the profile, giving it that unmistakable silhouette that once cruised past the neon glow of the Desert Inn.
A red and white vinyl interior carries that same effortless cool inside, a perfect blend of style and comfort that feels as tailored as a Rat Pack suit. The bench seat welcomes driver and passenger alike with classic tuck-and-roll stitching, while the matching door panels and red carpeting keep the theme going. A factory-style dash hosts the signature machine-turned aluminum trim, housing the original gauge cluster and a vintage AM/FM cassette stereo. The floor shifter is right where it should be, giving the cockpit a sports car feel, while power windows add the kind of luxury that made the Thunderbird a status symbol from day one.
A 312 cubic-inch V8 delivers power through a Ford-O-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission, making this Thunderbird every bit the grand touring machine it was meant to be. A factory-style intake and Holley four-barrel carb feed the engine, while Thunderbird-script valve covers add a polished look. Power steering keeps it easy to handle, and a dual exhaust system gives it just the right growl without being overbearing. Factory suspension components round out the package, keeping the ride composed whether rolling down the Strip or stretching its legs on the open road.
HIGHLIGHTS:
312 V8 Engine
Ford-O-Matic 3-Speed Automatic Transmission
Holley 4-Barrel Carburetor
Power Steering
Dual Exhaust System
Factory Suspension
Power Brakes
Torch Red Paint
White Hardtop with Porthole Window
Fender Skirts
Chrome Brightwork
Continental Kit
15-inch Steel Wheels with 6.70-15 Whitewall Tires
Red and White Vinyl Interior with Bench Seat
Machine-Turned Aluminum Dash Trim
Factory Gauge Cluster
Floor Shifter
AM/FM Cassette Stereo
Power Windows
With its unforgettable presence, refined styling, and just the right amount of mid-century American luxury, this 1956 Ford Thunderbird is a rolling tribute to an era when cars were built to make an impression. From the casinos of the Strip to the scenic highways of the West, this is the kind of car that still gets the valet to park it right out front. Call today!