1956 Ford Thunderbird 312ci Y-block Interceptor V8

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Vehicle Specification

Ford

Make

Thunderbird

Model

4723633

Listing ID

Convertible

Body Style

Manual

Transmission

Gasoline

Fuel Type

1956

Year

Used

Condition

White

Exterior Color

Vehicle Description

This 1956 Ford Thunderbird convertible comes with a soft top and a removable hardtop and is powered by a 312ci Y-block Interceptor V8 paired with a three-speed manual transmission. Recent maintenance includes a teapot carburetor rebuild, a fuel pump replacement, a fluid change, a complete suspension refurbishment and modification, and the installation of new Coker whitewall tires. Refinished in Colonial White over a two-tone black and white vinyl interior, this second-year Thunderbird is now offered with removed original parts, receipts, a repair manual, and a clear Colorado title in the seller's name. This 1956 Thunderbird was repainted Colonial White under prior ownership and is accompanied by a retractable soft top as well as a removable color-matched hardtop. Exterior elements include vented front fenders, chrome brightwork, a continental kit, and a new dual-exhaust system. The seller notes that rust repair was previously performed on the driver-side floor pan, the cloth top is worn but still serviceable, and the rear passenger-side brake lamp does not work. Steel 15-inch wheels with full covers are wrapped in new Coker whitewall tires. The interior is fitted with a black and white vinyl bench seat, matching door panels, and black carpeting. The dash face is dressed with engine-turned aluminum trim. Equipment includes lap belts, a heater, and a push-button radio. The seller states that the horn and the signal indicator do not work. Instrumentation consists of a 150-mph speedometer, a 5K-rpm tachometer, a coolant temperature gauge, and an inoperative fuel gauge. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 50K miles, which the seller states is an accurate reading. The 312ci Y-block Interceptor V8 received an oil change within the last 150 miles, a new fuel pump, a rebuilt four-barrel teapot carburetor, and a brand new battery. Power is fed to the rear wheels via a floor-shifted three-speed manual transmission. The steering has been modified with a power-assisted UniSteer rack-and-pinion kit. A four-wheel power disc brake conversion with powder-coated calipers has been installed. The suspension has been completely refurbished and modified to include new front and rear shocks and springs, ball joints, and a torsion bar.