This 1955 Ford Thunderbird was refurbished under previous ownership and is powered by a 292ci V8 paired with a three-speed Fordomatic automatic transmission. The car is refinished in turquoise over turquiose and white pleated vinyl. Equipment includes a turquoise-finished removable hardtop, a black soft top, power-assisted brakes, power steering, power-adjustable seats, a heater, power windows, and an AM radio. This Thunderbird was acquired by the selling dealer in 2024 and is now offered with a clean Maryland title.
The car was factory-finished in Thunderbird Blue and refinished around 2013. Features include a matching removable hardtop, a replacement black soft top, a “checkered flags” hood emblem, chrome bumpers, solid front fenders, auxiliary parking lights, a fixed antenna, and dual exhaust outlets that exit through the rear bumperettes. Close-up images of the exterior are shown in the gallery.
The 15” wire wheels are mounted with whitewall tires. A set of steel wheels are included in the sale. Stopping power is supplied by power-assisted drum brakes at each corner.
The power-adjustable bench seat is upholstered in turquoise and white pleated vinyl and is accompanied by a color-coordinated dashboard and door panels. Amenities include a heater, an AM radio, an analog clock, a floor-mounted shifter, power windows, and a locking glovebox. A stain on the bench seat is shown in the gallery.
The two-spoke steering wheel features a 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 shows 14k miles, approximately 160 of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
The P-code 292ci Y-block V8 is topped with a four-barrel carburetor and was factory rated at 198 horsepower. The oil was changed and the heater valve was replaced in preparation for the sale.
Power is routed to the rear wheels via a Fordomatic three-speed automatic transmission.
Decoding the data plate reveals the following production information:
- P – 292ci V8, single four-barrel carburetor
- 5 – 1955 model year
- F – Dearborn, Michigan, assembly plant
- H – Thunderbird
- 101019 – Consecutive unit number
- Body 40A – Thunderbird
- Color T – Thunderbird Blue
- Trim C – Turquoise and White
- KS – Kansas City sales district
- 1820 – Scheduled item number