1955 FORD THUNDERBIRD

OVERVIEW

This 1955 Ford Thunderbird is powered by a Y-block 292ci V8 mated to a rebuilt three-speed manual transmission. Finished in Thunderbird Blue with a white aftermarket convertible top over a Turquoise and White vinyl interior, this frame-off restored classic is now offered by the seller with a factory AM radio, reference guide, floormats, service records, and clear title.

Highlights

• Underwent frame-off restoration from 1988 to 2000
• One owner for the past 46 years
• Aftermarket retro-look stereo with Bluetooth 

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a private seller 
• Current location: Missouri 

EXTERIOR

• Thunderbird Blue paint 
• White removable hardtop 
• Manual aftermarket white convertible top 
• Hood scoop
• Fender skirts 
• Driver-side chrome mirror 

Updates

• Door striker plates and gears replaced in 2024

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 15-inch steel wheels
  • Chrome wheel covers  
• 70 Cooper whitewall four-ply tires 

INTERIOR

• Turquoise and White vinyl upholstery 
• Bench seat 
• Air conditioning
• Floor-mounted manual shifter 
• Aftermarket retro-look stereo
  • AM/FM
  • Bluetooth compatible 

Updates

• Custom A/C system installed in 2016

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 150-mph speedometer 
  • 5,000-rpm tachometer
  • Temperature
  • Clock
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 16,499 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 292ci 4V V8
  • 193 horsepower 
  • Four-barrel carburetor 

Transmission

• Three-speed manual 

Service History Highlights

• 2023
  • Valve cover gaskets installed
  • Transmission rebuilt
  • Replaced
    • Fuel pump
    • Starter
    • Rear main seal
    • Carb fuel lines
• 2022 
  • Battery replaced
  • New oil pump housing installed 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• Four wheel drum brakes 
• Dual exhaust

Service History Highlights 

• Front brake wheel cylinders replaced in 2023
• All brake cylinders and shoes replaced in 2019

DATA PLATE DECODER 

• BODY, 40A - Two-door convertible 
• COLOR, T - Thunderbird Blue 
• TRIM, XC - Turquoise and White 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS 

• Has white smoke upon start-up, been that way for 40 years according to seller
• Minor dings on both doors as shown in photos 
• Clock inoperable 
• Tachometer needle jumps
• Telescopic steering column inoperable 
• Wear on steering wheel as seen in photos
• Power seat doesn't move up and down

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Factory AM radio 
• Reference guide
• Floormats 
• Service records 
  • From 2016 - current