The 1956 Ford Thunderbird is the quintessential personal luxury vehicle. It set the standards for some of the worlds finest luxury automobiles in sleekness and sportiness. Henry Ford commissioned the development of the Thunderbird to compete with Chevrolet Corvette. Once it was complete, it dominated the market for its day.
This attractive code K (Fiesta Red) with red and white trim, is in beautiful condition, and has recently undergone a mechanical restoration including a complete engine rebuild, with new pushrods, lifters, valves, rocker arm shafts, gears, and seals, as well as a new oil pump, timing chain, engine gasket, fuel pump, and water pump.
Along with the power plant being redone, the whole suspension, front and rear, was completely overhauled and detailed.
The brakes were redone with all new wheel cylinders and master.
A new power booster steering box, pump and control valves were completely rebuilt.
For the cooling system, a new radiator was installed, including all new hoses.
New powered seat motors were installed and work was done to the window gears on the left and right side along with the door hinges and adjustments to the soft top frame for ease of use.
Black Horse Garage has recently done a full inspection of the vehicle and tidied up any loose ends that it found after a season of driving. The paint is in wonderful condition along with the chrome. The list of refurbished parts or replaced parts and are too long to list, but we have documentation is on file.
If you're looking for a no-nonsense, turn-key car without the hassle of restoration and the time associated with it, this is the one for you. We would love to have you come down and take a look at the car or give her a drive. Professional inspections are welcome.
Call John Buonanno at203-330-9604or email us atJohn@blackhorsegarage.com.We look forward to finding you the car of your dreams!