![]() In addition to an optional 312 V8 that developed 215 (manual) or 225 horses (automatic), two design changes were noteworthy, namely a round porthole in the fiberglass top and a rear continental kit for the spare tire. Priced at a base of $2,944, the new T-Bird weighed 2,980 pounds on sat on a 102-inch wheelbase.Īll Thunderbirds through 1957 were two-seaters, although subtle changes were made in 1956. ![]() All Thunderbirds came with came with a Mercury-designed 292-inch V-8 engine putting out 193 horsepower with a manual transmission and 198 horses with an automatic transmission. Unlike the sports car-oriented Corvette, Ford decided to go with a "personal luxury two-seater" classification that was high on looks, luxury and power.Ī happy Ford management team, expecting a tops of 10,000 sales, found the 1955 Thunderbird attracting 16,155 buyers its first year versus only 700 for the Corvette. Check out our 1955 tbird selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. It was purchased by the consignor for his sons wedding in 2018. ![]() ![]() Although two years behind Chevy's two-seater Corvette, Ford made quite the splash with its 1955 Thunderbird. 1955 Ford Thunderbird 78,234 mi 292 V8 30,000 or 432/mo For consignment, version 1 edition 1 of the Ford Thunderbird. It is a daily driver and restored version of this very popular model. The very first generation of Ford Thunderbird was built exclusively as a two-seat convertible, and only offered between for a short spell from 1955 to 1957.
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