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1956 FORD THUNDERBIRD
Serial No. P6FH175343
White with red interior.
Engine: V-8, overhead valve, 312cu in displacement, two four-barrel Holley carburettors, compression ratio 9.7:1 at 5,000rpm; Gearbox: Fordomatic three-speed; Suspension: independent front solid, rear axle; Brakes: hydraulic servo-assisted drums. Left hand drive.
The classic Thunderbird was introduced in 1955 and was Ford's response to the Chevrolet Corvette. Although the same wheelbase (102in.) as its rival, the Thunderbird was designed to be more practical and luxurious than GM's Corvette. Ford knew that the two-seater V-8 was going to attract a wider audience than the Corvette's racing/performance oriented market. The Thunderbird design incorporated Ford features found on other models to create a product recognition with the hope of encouraging sales of other Ford cars as well. The universal appeal of the styling made the Thunderbird and instant success an the 1955 model out-sold the more expensive Corvette by 24 to 1.
The Thunderbird was named after the god worshipped by America's South West Indians as the bringer of rain and prosperity. It was built with sturdy steel body, roll-up windows, either a hard top or snug fitting fold down soft top, or with both as well as a strong Mercury V8 engine. With European style and American comfort, convenience and go, it was no wonder the Thunderbird proved to be irresistible.
1956 FORD THUNDERBIRD
Serial No. P6FH175343
White with red interior.
Engine: V-8, overhead valve, 312cu in displacement, two four-barrel Holley carburettors, compression ratio 9.7:1 at 5,000rpm; Gearbox: Fordomatic three-speed; Suspension: independent front solid, rear axle; Brakes: hydraulic servo-assisted drums. Left hand drive.
The classic Thunderbird was introduced in 1955 and was Ford's response to the Chevrolet Corvette. Although the same wheelbase (102in.) as its rival, the Thunderbird was designed to be more practical and luxurious than GM's Corvette. Ford knew that the two-seater V-8 was going to attract a wider audience than the Corvette's racing/performance oriented market. The Thunderbird design incorporated Ford features found on other models to create a product recognition with the hope of encouraging sales of other Ford cars as well. The universal appeal of the styling made the Thunderbird and instant success an the 1955 model out-sold the more expensive Corvette by 24 to 1.
The Thunderbird was named after the god worshipped by America's South West Indians as the bringer of rain and prosperity. It was built with sturdy steel body, roll-up windows, either a hard top or snug fitting fold down soft top, or with both as well as a strong Mercury V8 engine. With European style and American comfort, convenience and go, it was no wonder the Thunderbird proved to be irresistible.