Very nicely optioned and frame off restored 1956 Ford Thunderbird!Fitted with original 312ci V8, Cruise-O-Matic, power steering,power brakes, power windows, power seat, and Stayfast cloth softtop! Factory coded Sunset Coral over White interior! Beautifullyexecuted throughout! Introduced in 1955, Ford's Thunderbird wasarguably a response to Chevrolet's Corvette that dazzled thecountry in 1953. Although instead on competing directly in thesports car market, Ford instead strived to steal attention andlaunched the car in a new niche category, the "Personal LuxuryCar". These cars were, from the beginning, intended not forpracticality but rather for function-follows-form touring. Thesebuyers were wealthy and demanded the style, options and easy ofdrivability of the best cars on the road but with no sacrifice tocomfort or reliability. As a result, it was customary to findcushioned rides and big V8 power plants, with automatictransmissions, and full power accessories as optional equipment.None did this better than the original 1955-57 "Baby bird" thatremains a style icon almost 60 years later! We are incrediblyexcited to offer this 1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible! Stunningdoes not begin to describe the shade of Sunset Coral on this car;it is truly something that must be seen in person to be appreciatedto the fullest! Complementing the exterior is a black cloth softtop and Colonial White & Black combination vinyl interior. The caris powered by a completely rebuilt 312ci V8 and Fordomaticautomatic transmission, with factory appointed 3.70:1 rear axleratio. This car is fitted with great options such as powersteering, power brakes, power windows, 4-way power seat, addedseatbelts for safety, engine dress-up kit, pushbutton AM Town &Country radio, heater/defrost, windshield washer, telescopingsteering column, front license plate bracket, and fender skirts!The car rides on Coker Classic 4-ply wide whitewall tires measuring6.70-15 all around, finished with period correct wire spoke wheelcovers. This beautiful frame-off restored 1956 Ford Thunderbird wasfinished in 2016 and has covered less than 90 miles since! Theexterior paint, chrome, interior upholstery, and undercarriage canall be described as excellent. This car was completed with acareful attention to detail with nearly everything, on everysurface, restored to a gloss or semi-gloss finish. Maintaining anoriginal look was the priority, and as a result, the car willimpress T-Bird enthusiasts all the while enabling the driver toenjoy the convenience and benefits of a complete 12-volt conversionwith alternator charging. The engine bay is highly detailed withevery individual component being restored prior to installation,all new hoses & clamps, completely new fuel system from thestainless steel gas tank all the way to the rebuilt carburetor,stainless steel exhaust system, etc. Underneath, the painted frameis complemented with all new or rebuilt suspension components, newbrakes lines & components, new steering assembly, rear leaf springs& shocks, body mount hardware, and more! The car comes completewith factory jack & lug wrench, trunk mat, tire changinginstructions on trunk lid, and reproduction inspection stampsthroughout. A very difficult car to criticize in person, it wouldbe nearly impossible to duplicate the results for our asking price.We would welcome inspections or additional questions. We lookforward to your business!