This 1956 Ford Thunderbird was cosmetically and mechanically refurbished in 2015, and it is finished in red with a white hardtop with porthole windows. Power is provided by a 312ci V8 paired with a three-speed Fordomatic automatic transmission, and it rides on chrome 14″ wire-spoke wheels with Firestone whitewall tires. The cabin was re-trimmed in red and white upholstery and fitted with a retro-look digital stereo, power windows, and replacement door panels with engine-turned trim. Further equipment includes front disc brakes, a Continental kit, chrome bumpers, and fender vents. This Thunderbird is offered by the selling dealer with a Pennsylvania title.
The exterior was refinished in red during the refurbishment and fitted with a white-finished removable hardtop with porthole windows. Further details include a Thunderbird hood emblem, chrome bumpers, fender vents, rear wheel skirts, a hood scoop, a fixed antenna, and tail fins.
Replacement 14″ wire wheels are mounted with Firestone Deluxe Champion whitewall tires, and a body-color Continental spare wheel assembly is accented with chrome and fitted to the rear bumper. A front disc brake system was fitted during the refurbishment.
The bench seat was reupholstered in white and red vinyl during the refurbishment, and a matching scheme extends to the door panels. Equipment includes a heater, a retro-look digital radio, an analog clock, a floor-mounted shifter, and power windows.
The three-spoke steering wheel features a semi-circular chrome horn ring and frames an Astra Dial instrument cluster housing a sweeping 150-mph speedometer, a 5k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer indicates 74k miles.
The P-code 312ci V8 is topped with a four-barrel carburetor and was factory rated at 198 horsepower, and the engine was overhauled during the 2015 refurbishment, according to the selling dealer. Power is routed to the rear wheels via a Fordomatic three-speed automatic transmission.
Decoding the cowl tag reveals the following details:
- P – 312ci V8 with four-barrel carburetor
- 6 – 1956 Model Year
- F – Dearborn, Michigan assembly
- H – Thunderbird
- 356293 – Consecutive Unit Number
- 40A – Body Type Thunderbird
- ZE – Thunderbird Green and Colonial White paint
- XF – Green and white vinyl upholstery
- 16H – August 16 Production Date
- X – Partial dealer code
- 687 – Scheduled item number
The current Pennsylvania title bears a Classic Vehicle brand.