1956 Ford Thunderbird – 312ci V8 – Automatic – Convertible – Black Porthole Hard Top

Vehicle Location: Bradenton, FL 34211
Auction Type: Reserve
Mileage: 79408
Engine: 312ci V8
Transmission: Automatic
Exterior: Black
Interior: Red & White
VIN: P6FH263373
Party: Dealer

1956 Ford Thunderbird Black

The Ford Thunderbird was a 2-seat sports car that Ford built over eleven model generations from 1955 through 2005.

The Thunderbird created a market niche that eventually became known as the personal luxury car.The flashy 1956 Ford Thunderbird is gorgeous in its black paint with the two-tone red & white interior and the matching black porthole hardtop.

Features:
1956 Ford Thunderbird Black
312 cubic inch Y-block V8 engine that was factory rated at 215 horsepower
Three-speed automatic transmission.
Original looking engine compartment with factory correct hoses, clamps, accessories as well as the 4-barrel carb
Dress up kit with the correct Thunderbird finned valve covers
Air cleaner that gets fresh air through the fully functional hood scoop
Factory cast iron exhaust headers

Power steering and brakes
Body-color steel wheels with factory chrome wheel covers
White stripe tires
Two-tone red and white vinyl upholstery on the bench seat
Red carpets
Machine-turned trim along the door panels and dashboard
Three-spoke steering wheel
Floor-mounted chrome shifter

Instrumentation that includes a central 150-mph speedometer, clock, and an upgraded stereo radio system.
Exterior is finished in black with a color-matching removable porthole-window hardtop
Curved-glass windshield
Removable rear fender skirts
Hood scoop
Exhaust outlets under rear bumper.
Spare tire was moved to the outside of the trunk for the 1956 model year
Braking is provided by four wheel drums

Mechanical Specs: Our T-Bird is powered by a 312 cubic inch Y-block V8 engine that was factory rated at 215 horsepower, which was the Thunderbird’s standard engine, which is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission.

Ours has what looks like an original engine compartment with all the factory correct hoses, clamps, accessories as well as the factory correct 4-barrel carb.

It has the dress up kit with the correct Thunderbird finned valve covers, air cleaner that gets fresh air through the fully functional hood scoop, factory cast iron exhaust headers, power steering and brakes.

The exhaust system is good and it rides on body-color steel wheels with factory chrome wheel covers that wear a set of white stripe tires that look great.

Interior: You will like the This 1956 Ford Thunderbird as it has a two-tone red and white vinyl upholstery on the bench seat, along with red carpets and machine-turned trim along the door panels and dashboard.

Additional amenities include a three-spoke steering wheel, a floor-mounted chrome shifter, instrumentation that includes a central 150-mph speedometer and a clock, and an upgraded stereo radio system.

Exterior: The exterior is finished in black with a color-matching removable porthole-window hardtop. Features include a curved-glass windshield, removable rear fender skirts, a hood scoop, and exhaust outlets under rear bumper.

The spare tire was moved to the outside of the trunk for the 1956 model year, and braking is provided by four wheel drums.

The bodywork, fit and finish are nicely done. The graceful fins and body lines has straight panels and the taillight end caps round out the rear end of the car. Other details like the Thunderbird badges, rear bumper, and the stainless trim on the fender skirts are all great.

The black 1956 Ford Thunderbird is fun to drive anywhere and you will enjoy the iconic look as well as the looks you will get just on that “Porthole” top.