1955 SHAY THUNDERBIRD 302 V-8 C-6 AC TORCH RED 8K MILES SINCE NEW

***1955 SHAY THUNDERBIRD 302 V-8 C-6 AC TORCH RED 8K MILES SINCE NEW***
***GARAGED SINCE NEW --- RUNS DRIVES RIDES EXCELLENT***
***READY TO ENJOY -- FOR THE PERSON WHO WANTS A MODERN DRIVING CLASSIC***

This is a 1955 Thunderbird replica by Shay. It was built in 1980 but is titled as a 1955 Ford - title is pictured below. Previous owner stated it is number 167 of the only 200 built. Shay built these cars using Ford chassis components with a thick fiberglass body so the body will never rust. These cars were sold through Ford dealers. The owner is a friend who asked me to list the car. He is selling to raise funds for a home project. He bought the car about six years ago. This is a factory built replica that looks like an original but has many upgrades to make it more dependable, safer and easier to drive and enjoy. When he bought the car it had a four cylinder engine with manual transmission. His wife and daughter could not drive a manual so he decided to build this into a much nicer car. It now has a Jasper reman 302 V-8 engine with about 1300 miles on it. Car has about 8000 miles since new and has always been garage kept. Transmission is a smooth shifting C-6. It has power disc brakes on front with drums on the back. It is easy to steer with a rack and pinion steering and coil spring front suspension and adjustable air shocks in the rear. Car has air conditioning, full instrumentation, stereo sound system, correct styled interior with new black and white seat covers, new black carpet, new door sills and T-Bird floor mats. The body is Torch Red and is set off by T-Bird logos and badges along with chrome bumpers with bullet-bumperettes front and rear. Wheel covers are wire with Thunderbird emblems in the center. Tires are wide white wall radials. The car is in overall excellent turn the key and go condition. There are many photos below of the car with detailed description. If you'd like to view the car or ask questions about it call Fred at 804-five nine zero-0718. The owner needs to sell so please do not bid unless you have the funds ready.

Note bumperettes on the chrome bumper. Dual exhaust exits under bumper and has chrome tips.

Top has portholes and the top can easily be removed by unlatching the four hold downs.

Car appears authentic to the original Thunderbird but has modern chassis and other touches to make it easier to drive and maintain. Car has all Ford parts which are easy to find.

Paint is bright and shiny - note reflections of building. This car is ready for someone to drive and enjoy.

Owner added the headlight eye brows from a 1955 Ford Fairlane that were featured in early T-Birds. He also replaced the plastic grill trim with chrome trim.

Car has dual Smithy's glass pack mufflers with chrome early V-8 exhaust tip deflectors.

New seat covers match 55 T-Bird interior. Carpet and sill plates are new.

Comfy seat has seat belts

Seats also have head rests for safety

Dash is padded, has full instrumentation and air conditioning ducts.

New replica 1956 Ford steering wheel and horn ring cost almost $400. Column is tilt.

Note new carpet, new T-Bird floor mats and 1955 replica Thunderbird power brake pedal/pad.

Thunderbird key fob - car is ready to drive and enjoy - turn key and go.

Working tachometer - owner says it may need an adjustment

Classic Instruments gauges all work correctly - owner installed new speedometer when new engine and transmission were installed - clock works

Ford shifter for the C-6 automatic

Stereo is AM/FM/Cassette

Heat, AC and defrost all work

Headliner is new

Driver door panel - note wind wings for both doors

Passenger door panel

Engine was remanufactured by Jasper and runs excellent. Internally it is stock.

Engine has a new Edelbrock four barrel carburetor

Owner had the decals made and installed on the chrome oval air cleaner. Chrome valve covers have Thunderbird decals.

Power brakes, discs front, drums rear - dual cylinder is an improvement over single ones used in the 50s

Engine has wire loom covers

Aluminum radiator and overflow tank

Rack and pinion steering

Electronic ignition and serpentine belt system

6-rib serpentine belt system is from Tru-Trac and cost almost $2K. 105 amp alternator is polished, compressor is polished, all pulleys and brackets are polished.

AC hoses and chrome valve cover with Thunderbird decal

Underside of hood is Torch Red

Trunk lid opens and closes easily

Weather stripping on this garage kept car is in excellent shape

Under side of trunk lid

Spare tire has a cover that matches trunk upholstery

Gas tank cover lifts to reveal trunk lock

Clear title for 1955 Ford so it can be registered as an antique and emissions exempt

Shay VIN - previous owner said this was number 167 of the 200 built - VIN on car matches VIN on title

Grill looks great; note headlight trim on fenders and Thunderbird license plate frame

Bumperettes, crossed flags - car has logos and trim that match 55 T-Bird

Long hood and hood scoop

All glass is good, note wiper washer

Driver front fender - since car was built in 1980 it has marker lights

Driver side front fender has some small cracks in the paint due to natural aging. There is a very small paint chip by passenger door when something fell on it.

Thunderbird trim on the Torch Red body

Driver door has wind wing, round exterior mirror like ones used in 1955

Porthole top is easy to remove and install

Rear quarter also has a marker light

14-inch wide white wall tires have wire wheel covers - skirts have stainless trim

She's a real beauty

V-8 exhaust deflector

Crossed flags on gas/trunk lock over - note Thunderbird plate frame

Passenger rear quarter

Trim on the fender skirt - tires have plenty of tread

Porthole top

Passenger door

Reflections on the Torch Red body

Note Thunderbird center trim on wire wheel cover

If you are seriously interested in this car my advice is to come and see it. The car is located in Henrico, Virginia 23231. Car is about a mile from I-295 which connects to I-95 and I-64. Serious bidders can email me any questions or call me at 804-five nine zero-0718.

Terms of sale: winning bidder should contact me within 24 hours of the auction’s end. If you cannot pick up the car right away send a 10% deposit within 3 days and make arrangements to pick up the car or have it shipped. We would like the car picked up within 14 days. If you need help with having the car shipped email me.