Very nicely optioned and fully restored 1956 Ford Thunderbird!Fitted with original 312ci V8, Ford -O-Matic, air conditioning,power steering, power brakes, power windows, 4-way power seat, andboth tops! Factory coded Fiesta Red over Red/White interior! Asolid, rust free southern California car all its life!! Introducedin 1955, Fords Thunderbird was arguably a response to ChevroletsCorvette that dazzled the country in 1953. Although instead oncompeting directly in the sports car market, Ford instead strivedto steal attention and launched the car in a new niche category,the Personal Luxury Car. These cars were, from the beginning,intended not for practicality but rather for function-follows-formtouring. These buyers were wealthy and demanded the style, options,and ease of drivability, all without sacrifice to comfort orreliability. As a result, it was customary to find cushioned ridesand big V8 power plants with automatic transmissions, and fullpower accessories as optional equipment. None did this better thanthe original 1955-57 Baby bird that remains a style icon from Fordalmost 60 years later! We are excited to offer this 1956 FordThunderbird Convertible finished in a stunning shade of factorycode correct K- Fiesta Red complimented by a matching non-portholeauxiliary hardtop and correct XB- Red/White combination vinylinterior, with white vinyl soft top. The car is powered by acompletely rebuilt 312ci V8 and Fordomatic automatic transmission,with factory appointed 3.31:1 rear axle ratio. This car is fittedwith great options such as Mark IV under dash air conditioningsystem, power steering, power brakes, power windows, 4-way powerseat, added seatbelts for safety, engine dress-up kit, aftermarketAM/FM/8-track player, dual outside mirrors, heater/defrost,windshield washer, telescoping steering column, reverse lights, andfender skirts! The car rides on wide whitewall radial tiresmeasuring 205/75R15 all around, finished with period correct wirespoke wheel covers. This beautiful, California owned 1956 FordThunderbird was delivered new to a Los Angeles ordering districtsales office and stayed in California through 2018! Ourregistration records date back to the late-1970s when owned byHomer E. Garrett of San Diego, CA who cosmetically restored thiscar to its original, factory condition before finally selling it inApril 2008 with only 52,005 miles on the odometer. The new owners,also from San Diego, CA, would hold onto their new treasure for thenext 10 years! They would show it regularly in the area includingMotorcars on Main Street in Coronado, CA and becoming a 2-timewinner at the Good Guys Hot Rods & Classics car show in Del Mar,CA! Always cared for with an as-needed basis, it recently routineservicing with only limited mileage added to the odometer. Thisincluded a complete brake job in November 2008 at 52,204 miles toinclude all new wheel cylinders/shoes, turned drums, & brake fluidby Kearny Mesa Ford. A new aluminum radiator, hi-output water pump,coolant recovery kit, and thermostat provided through Thunderbirdspecialist CASCO were installed along with a complete transmissionrebuild in 2013. This included copper lined clutches, planetarybushings, stator bushings, trans case bushing and mount, along withall new gaskets & seals. The mileage at this time totaled 53,526miles. Thunderbird Headquarters supplied a completely rebuilt,factory carburetor assembly,fuel pump, fuel lines, and gaskets inJune 2014. Routine tune ups and oil changes have kept this lowmileage example in outstanding mechanical condition. Today, theodometer reads just 54,319 miles! The exterior paint, chrome,interior upholstery, and undercarriage can all be described as verygood to excellent condition. This car shows careful attention todetail with nearly everything, on every surface, restored to 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 an alternator chargingsystem, Classic Consoles center armrest with cup holders, and R134sconversion to the air conditioning system. The engine bay is highlydetailed with all new hoses & clamps, completely rebuiltcarburetor, new brake booster assembly, new exhaust system, etc.The car comes complete with factory jack & lug wrench, trunk mat,tire changing instructions on trunk lid, original owners manual,shop manual, and part catalogs. A very difficult car to criticizein person, it would be nearly impossible to duplicate the resultsfor our asking price. We would welcome inspections or additionalquestions. We look forward to your business!