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. This is an older restoration, the car has recently been equipped with; -\t. New Radial tyres -\t-New fuel tank -\t. New stainless steel exhaust (complete) -\t. New suspensions -\t. New brake booster -\t- new brakes and pipes -\t. New regulator -\t. Radiator overhauled -\t- Power steering overhauled The car is still relatively good in the Snowshoe White (Colour code E) paint but it does show a few signs of wear and cracks in the lacquer (see photos) . The interior still looks very neat, as can be seen in the photos. Furthermore, the Thunderbird is equipped with a neat soft top. The chrome is also in a very neat condition. P5FH213458 P - Engine Code - 292 4V - 198HP - 8. 5 Comp Ratio 5 - Model Year (1955) F - Assembly Plant (Dearborn) H - Body Style (Thunderbird) 213458 - 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: Snowshoe White (Colour code E) Engine and power: 292 ci (4. 8 litre 4785 cc) V8 (198 HP) Fuel: petrol Transmission: automatic Odometer reading: 53,066 miles Number of keys: 6 Margin: Yes (already imported to the Netherlands, VAT and import duties are paid in full) Documents / registration: USA title and European import document VIN: p5fh213458 OPTIONS: -\t. Dual exhausts -\t. Electrically adjustable seat (doesn’t function) -\t. Electric windows (do not work) -\t. Leather interior -\t. Foldable soft top -\t. Original Ford hubcaps -\t. Power steering -\t. Chrome-plated searchlight -\t. Chrome-plated bumpers -\t. Whitewall tyres OLDER RESTORATION, replaced at that time among other things: -\t. New Radial tyres -\t-New fuel tank -\t. New stainless steel exhaust (complete) -\t. New suspensions -\t. New brake booster -\t- new brakes and pipes -\t. New regulator -\t. Radiator overhauled -\t- Power steering overhauled 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.