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Fusion Motor Company proudly presents this classic 1955 Ford Thunderbird!!!  The 1955 Ford Thunderbird is a classic American icon that perfectly captures the spirit of the 50s.  Under the hood, you'll find a powerful 292 4.8 Liter V8 engine that delivers smooth and responsive performance. This engine is paired with an automatic transmission.  Step inside the cabin, and you'll be transported back in time to an era of luxury and elegance. The interior is beautifully designed and adorned with chrome accents, leather upholstery, and a classic dashboard with analog gauges.  This T-bird is equipped with a range of features that were once considered cutting-edge at the time, such as power windows, power steering, and power brakes.  This 1955 Ford Thunderbird is the perfect choice for anyone who wants to own a piece of automotive history and turn heads wherever they go!  Body tag decodes as follows:  40A- Body Type A- Raven Black Exterior A- Black and White Trim 27KS1186- Manufactured on the 27th of October S11- Ordered by a Dealer in Boston, Massachusetts 86- 86th Auto Scheduled to be Assembled  Great lease rates and Financing also available on any of our inventory! Buy Sell Trade Consignments Welcome! Please email  or call 1-*number in the description*  About the T-Bird:  Ford Thunderbird (colloquially called the T-Bird) is a nameplate that was used by Ford from model years 1955 to 1997 and 2002 to 2005 for a personal luxury car during which there were eleven distinct generations. Introduced as a two-seat convertible, the Thunderbird was produced in a variety of body configurations. These included a four-seat hardtop coupe, four-seat convertible, five-seat convertible and hardtop, four-door pillared hardtop sedan, six-passenger hardtop coupe, and five-passenger pillared coupe, with the final generation designed again as a two-seat convertible.  Ford targeted the two-seat Thunderbird as an upscale model, but the design introduced for 1958 featured a rear seat and arguably marked expansion of a market segment eventually known as personal luxury cars. An American interpretation of the grand tourer, personal luxury cars were built with a higher emphasis on driving comfort and convenience features over handling and high-speed performance. From 1968 to 1998, Lincoln-Mercury marketed rebadged variants of the Thunderbird as the Continental Mark III, Mark IV, Mark V, Mercury Cougar, Lincoln Mark VII, and Lincoln Mark VIII.  Introduced in February 1953 as a response to Chevrolet's new sports car, the Corvette, which was publicly unveiled in prototype form just a month before. Under rapid development, the Thunderbird went from idea to prototype in about a year, being unveiled to the public at the Detroit Auto Show on February 20, 1954. It was a two-seat design available with a detachable glass-fiber hardtop and a folding fabric top. Production of the Thunderbird began on September 9 of that year, with the car beginning sales as a 1955 model on October 22, 1954.  Though sharing some design characteristics with other Fords of the time, such as single, circular headlamps and tail lamps and modest tailfins, the Thunderbird was sleeker in shape and featured a hood scoop and a 150 mph speedometer not available on other Fords. It utilized mechanical components from mass-market Ford models. The Thunderbird's 102" wheelbase frame was a shortened version used in other Fords and the standard 292 CI Y-block V8 came from Ford's Mercury division.  Though inspired by, and positioned directly against, the Corvette, Ford billed the Thunderbird as a personal car, putting a greater emphasis on the car's comfort and convenience features rather than its inherent sportiness. The Thunderbird sold exceptionally well in its first year. In fact, the Thunderbird outsold the Corvette by more than 23-to-one for 1955 with 16,155 Thunderbirds sold against 700 Corvettes. With the Thunderbird considered a success, few changes were made to the car for the 1956 model year. The most notable change was moving the spare tire to a continental-style rear bumper to make more storage room in the trunk and a new 12-volt electrical system. Among the few other changes were new paint colors, the addition of circular porthole windows as standard in the fiberglass roof to improve rearward visibility, and a 312 CI Y-block V8 rated at 215HP when mated to a 3-speed manual transmission or 225HP when mated to a Ford-O-Matic 2-speed automatic transmission; this transmission featured a "low gear", which was accessible manually via the gear selector. When in "Drive", it was a 2-speed automatic transmission (similar to Chevrolet's Powerglide). The Low gear could also be accessed with wide open throttle. 1956 was also the year Ford added their new lifeguard safety package. 

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D-Code 312 cubic inch EngineTwo-Speed Fordomatic TransmissionRaven Black Exterior with Red InteriorPower Steering, Brakes and WindowsWhite Soft Top and a Black Porthole Hardtop29,133 MilesMany believe the first generation of Thunderbirds to be competition with Corvettes. Though, there are no official documents, plans, or statements to back this up. The decision to increase power in 1957 models like these only kindled the accusations. This Thunderbird is a remarkably classic car. A staple in any real car collection, this particular model bears a documented rotisserie restoration that presents well despite its age. Ride in unquestionable style in a classic 1957 Ford Thunderbird.

To be offered at auction on NOVEMBER 6 by Kodner Galleries. 1957 Ford Thunderbird "E-Bird" VIN #E7FH293698 Mileage 1948 (true mileage unknown) Body style: 2-door convertible Exterior: Raven black Interior: Red 312cid V8 engine 3-speed automatic transmission. The collection of Mr. Barry Amsdell, Boca Raton, Florida. Purchased used in 2013 from a Charlotte, North Carolina dealer with 1937 (not actual) miles. As reported in the listing of the Thunderbird by the dealer, the Thunderbird was originally exported to Italy and was there until approximately 1994 when it returned to the US and eventually being restored by the experts at Hill's Automotive in Racine, Ohio. Since the 2013 purchase, the Thunderbird, as with the rest of the collection, has been stored and on display in Mr. Amdell's Boca Raton commercial garage, as seen in the photos shown here. Extensive records regarding the restoration and transporting to the US accompany the Lot. Amazingly, the original 1957 invoice No. 293698 survives and accompanies this Lot. No current service records are available for this Lot. Thunderbird handbook also accompanies this Lot. Approval to bid on-line for this high-value auction requires pre-registration and a refundable wire transfer deposit paid directly with the auction gallery. For more information, please contact Kodner Galleries at 954.925.2550 (M-F 10am-4pm ET) or[Email Seller] Condition: Offered "As Is, Where Is" without warranties expressed or implied of any kind. For additional information, images and or WhatsApp videos please contact Russ Kodner at 954.650.5030. Preview by appointment only, please contact the gallery at 954.925.2550. Estimate: $30,000.00 - $40,000.00 Domestic Shipping: Buyer to arrange shipping

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