At either side, matching door panels are dressed with attractive spin pattern aluminum pieces as well bright window cranks and door pulls. Seating is provided by a pleated white insert bench seat with Sage Green bolsters which show beautifully. In the center, a chrome shifter extends through the floor, free of any type of console. ![]() Nicely aged door sill plates clamp the corners of clean Sage Green carpet. Between the doors of this Ford, a pleated Sage Green, and white vinyl are amazing in this interior, along with plenty of mixing in of stainless steel panels offers seating for two with plenty of period-correct charm. Gaps are nicely minded, and fender skirts frame Ford badged center capped wire chromed wheels on the back and these are also in front.ĭramatic styling was king in the 1950s and it certainly didn't stop on the outside. ![]() Paint overall is in good condition, but some areas of the beginnings of bubbling are seen throughout. This bird is accentuated by a Continental rear bumper with an extra bump out that houses a metal covered chrome banded and center chrome capped spare tire holder. The 56 has arguably the most memorable rear view of all the Thunderbirds with finned quarters capped by pointed taillights. Below, sculpted door handles and stainless-trimmed fender skirts perfectly complement chrome fender louvers, small Ford emblems and glowing “Thunderbird” scripts that sit to the front of fender vents. There is also a matching white fiberglass hardtop with this one, allowing you to enjoy this classic bird year round. When the weather stops being agreeable, a white canvas convertible top comes to the rescue while complimenting the body color for a striking look. Between those fenders, a classy hood scoop leads the eye to a wraparound windshield that's reflected by dual chrome side view mirrors, cleared by satin-finished wipers and framed by thick chrome trim. At the front, a stainless egg-crate grille rides between clean headlights, a delicate header emblem and a sculpted bumper that bends around peaked fenders. ![]() Step in for a closer look to find all the details firmly in place and ready to awe you. A multiple award winner at various shows and the original bill of sale, this California black plate car, also throws in the original owner's manual and lest we forget a booklet with information about the car's heritage tracked down to the original owner. Much attention to detail has been paid during this earlier restoration, and it creates an excellent example of a Ford classic with an engine dress up kit, and rare locking pins for the porthole top. Quintessential middle class success, but they had to work for it.Ī nice earlier restoration example, in rarely seen Sage Green with a white convertible top and with a white hardtop and a porthole window within it. Ad men from the 1950's described the car using such terms as “A Mink Coat for Father” or “Light of Hand” (referring to the ease of handling and steering) and “6AM Thunderbird Time” featuring a pristine Suburban Upper Middle Class House, a jacket and tie husband leaving for work, passing the milkman on the way out as the family's Irish setter watches his master leave for work.
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