1956 Thunderbird Convertible/Hardtop w/Imperial Kit - RESTORED

NOTE FROM OWNER

I purchased the T-Bird because of my love for the Automobile. I was told the vehicle was restored and ready to drive. Unfortunately I was never told to mix lead with the unleaded gasoline of today. Burnt the valves I was told and the engine was rebuilt. Found out the original party that first repainted my T-Bird used the wrong green, way to dark. Now it has the color it was meant to have. The more work that was done, the more beautiful it became.

I belong to The John Michael Kohler Arts Center and was asked if they could display the T-Bird in the center. Overjoyed I agreed, as you can see in some of the photos. Yes, it is a work of art, I was told by many people that viewed it.

A work of Art it is and I thank the boys at Georgia Avenue Body Shop for making it as great as it was when new, or like someone told me; better than new.

Now it spends most of its time in the garage, under cover. I don't drive it much, so afraid to scratch it. Jim takes it out once in awhile; just to keep it limber, don't want it to stiffen up on me as most old things do.

Decided this is no place for my work of art, it needs to be loved and enjoyed on the open road where it was intended to be. So here's looking for someone to love my car and enjoy. Please give her a good home with love. Thank you.....

1956 T-Bird Convertible/Hardtop with Imperial Kit

Vehicle Specifications

Odometer Reading - to be posted

New Engine Miles - 250-400

Being Sold for a Friend

Professionally Restored, completely, inside & out.

All work done to Ford Specifications, except for Valve Covers were rechromed.

Except for Rear Axle original, in very good condition, did not need any repairs.

Exterior Body is solid, No Body Filler Patches.

Had only minor surface rust & door dings to deal with

prior to New Paint, Original Ford Color.

Hard Top - new seals, repaint to original Ford antique white.

Convertible Top original and in good condition.

Engine completely professionally rebuilt.

Block was completely machine to spec.

New pistons, rings, bearings, valves, gaskets etc.

Hardened seats and valves have been installed, inorder to use unleaded fuel.

All hoses & belts are new. Battery new.

Electrical wiring was either repaired or replaced as needed.

Interior - New Carpeting & Door Panels.

Front Suspension - all new rubber bushing & joints. Brakes repaired/replaced.

Radio is missing (but we are looking)

All rubber seals & gaskets were replaced new on doors, lights, door handles, and locks.

Wherever there was rubber, rubber was replaced.

Front & Rear Bumpers are original and not rechromed.

Rear wheel skirts are missing, but we are looking.

SEE INVOICES BELOW FOR DETAIL LIST OF WORK THAT WAS DONE

Vehicle Rating

1-2

Vehicle would be a '1' if underbody was painted instead of undercoated.

Hagerty Value

$59,375

Collector Value

$75,000++

Taking offers from serious bidders.

Private Viewing Available

All Invoices & Records

are listed below in order of work that was done.