Garage Kept Motors
420 36TH ST. SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49548
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1956 Ford Thunderbird
2-Door Convertible
- Same Owner for Past 16 Years
- Beautiful Restoration
- Black with a White Hardtop and Soft Top
- New Red/White Interior
- Rebuilt 312ci 4bbl V8
- Automatic Transmission
- Functioning Air Conditioning
- Power Steering with Front Disc Brakes
- New Alternator
- Rear Air Shocks
- New Wheels and Tires
- 98k Miles Shown
VIN Decoder:
P - Engine: 312ci V8
6 - Year: 1956
F - Assembly Plant: Dearborn, MI
H - Body Style: Thunderbird
274799 - Production Sequence Number
Data Plate Decoder:
40A - Body: Thunderbird
AE - Color: Raven Black/Colonial White Hardtop
XB - Trim: Red/White Vinyl Interior
23DSD344 - Production Code: Built 23rd Day of April, Boston Sales District, 344th T-Bird shipped to Boston
The 1956 Ford Thunderbird is an iconic American classic that perfectly captures the style and spirit of the mid-1950s. This beautifully restored 2-door convertible has been under the same ownership for the past 16 years and presents as an attractive example of Ford's legendary personal luxury roadster. Finished in timeless black with both a contrasting white hardtop and soft top, this Thunderbird offers the versatility to be enjoyed as an open-air cruiser or a stylish enclosed coupe.
Inside, the Thunderbird features a freshly updated red and white interior that provides a striking contrast to the black exterior. The cabin combines classic 1950s styling with a fresh, inviting presentation, making it an especially appealing place to spend time behind the wheel. The car is equipped with functioning air conditioning, adding a welcome level of comfort and usability that allows this vintage Ford to be enjoyed on warmer days and longer drives.
Power comes from a rebuilt 312ci V8 equipped with a 4-barrel carburetor, giving this Thunderbird the kind of smooth, confident performance that made these cars so popular when new. An automatic transmission handles shifting duties, while power steering makes maneuvering easy. Stopping power has been upgraded with front disc brakes, and a new alternator provides additional confidence in the car's electrical system. Rear air shocks further complement the Thunderbird's cruising-oriented character.
The presentation is completed with a set of new wheels and tires, giving the car a fresh stance while enhancing its road manners. Combined with the restoration, updated interior, rebuilt V8, and mechanical improvements, this Thunderbird offers an appealing blend of classic appearance and thoughtful upgrades. The combination of black paint, white top options, and red-and-white upholstery gives it a particularly distinctive look that stands out from more commonly seen Thunderbird color combinations.
With 98k miles shown, 16 years of ownership, a beautiful restoration, and an appealing list of mechanical and cosmetic updates, this 1956 Ford Thunderbird is ready to be enjoyed. It represents an important chapter in Ford history and embodies the approachable, stylish character that helped establish the Thunderbird as one of America's most recognizable collector cars. Whether displayed at a local cruise night, taken to a show, or enjoyed on a weekend drive, this Thunderbird offers plenty of vintage charm with the added benefit of modernized features and recent attention.
| Year: | 1956 |
| Make: | Ford |
| Model: | Thunderbird |
| Mileage: | 98275 |
| Exterior Color: | Black with White Top |
| Interior Color: | Red/White |
| Trim: | |
| Body: | Convertible |
| Stock: | 26177 |
| Engine Size: | 312ci V8 |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Vin: | P6FH274799 |
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Garage Kept Motors, LLC specializes in classic and specialty online auto sales.
For our consignors, we are the only auto brokers that offer a Transparent Sale Disclosure. This means, when a car sells, we provide an exact copy of the Bill of Sale. We do this so our clients know exactly who bought their car, where it went, and most importantly how much we sold it for. No funny business.
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