Ford USA - Thunderbird 292CI V8 Cabriolet - NO RESERVE - 1955

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by and become the new owner of this timeless classic Ford Thunderbird! The Ford Thunderbird, which was introduced in 1955, is a car produced by Ford and originally intended as a competitor to the Corvette which was unsuccessful at the time. Although the Corvette was a nice racer, Ford addressed things differently: they built a sporty luxury car not intended for racing but rather for cruising. It was offered as a coupé or as a convertible with a hardtop. It was an immediate success which was partly due to the fact that there wasn’t much competition. This Thunderbird is in a neat condition. The car starts immediately and idles nicely, shifts smoothly and powerful through all gears and brakes properly. The engine compartment also looks fresh and well-maintained. Furthermore, the car was recently equipped with a new petrol tank. The car is still relatively good in the Raven Black paint but it does show some stains due to polishing and small signs of wear. The interior still looks very neat, as can be seen in the photos. Furthermore, the Thunderbird is equipped with a hardtop with the characteristic Thunderbird portholes. P5FH188053 P - Engine Code - 292 4V - 198HP - 8. 5 Comp Ratio 5 - Model Year (1955) F - Assembly Plant (Dearborn) H - Body Style (Thunderbird) 188053 - Consecutive Unit Number This Ford from the first generation of Thunderbirds is becoming increasingly rare and harder to find: it is a true collector’s item! So do not miss this opportunity and become the new owner of this iconic American classic; Technical information: Make: Ford Model: Thunderbird 292CI V8 Convertible Year of manufacture: 1955 Colour: Raven Black (Paint code A) , Black/White interior (Trim code A) Engine and power: 292 ci (4. 8 litre 4785 cc) V8 (198 HP) Fuel: petrol Transmission: automatic Odometer reading: 94,417 miles Number of keys: 2 Margin: Yes (already imported to the Netherlands, VAT and import duties are paid in full) Documents / registration: USA title and European import document VIN: p5fh188053 OPTIONS: -\t. Air conditioning -\t. Dual exhausts -\t. Electrically adjustable seat -\t. Leather interior -\t. Foldable soft top -\t. Original Ford hubcaps -\t. Power brakes -\t. Power steering -\t. Chrome-plated bumpers -\t. Complete spare wheel (matching) -\t. Whitewall tyres ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: -\t. Soft top does not close -\t- Fuel tank recently replaced The car can be viewed and picked up in Schiedam, the Netherlands. All technical inspections, test drives and viewings are possible prior to placing a bid. You may contact the auctioneer in case you have any questions.