Ford Thunderbird

1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Offered here is this first-generation 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible, presented in its factory Raven Black (A) exterior with a Black and White interior and equipped with both a convertible soft top and removable hardtop. As the inaugural model year for the Thunderbird, 1955 marked Ford?s entry into the growing American two-seat personal luxury car market, with the Thunderbird combining sporty proportions with the comfort and features expected of a full-size Ford.

Highlights:
- Exterior Color: Raven Black (A)
- Interior Color: Black and White
- Automatic Transmission
- V8 Engine
- Holley 4-Barrel Carburetor
- Drum Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Folding White Convertible Soft Top
- Black Removable Hardtop
- 4-Way Power Bench Seat
- Chrome Bumpers

Power comes from a V8 engine paired with an automatic transmission and equipped with a Holley 4-barrel carburetor. Additional features include drum brakes, aluminum ”Thunderbird Ford” valve covers, and air conditioning, giving this Thunderbird a useful combination of classic mechanical character and period comfort.

The exterior carries the distinctive styling that made the Thunderbird immediately recognizable, including its hood scoop, fender louvers, chrome bumpers, tail fins, and dual exhaust outlets. The Raven Black finish works particularly well with the extensive brightwork, while steel wheels, chrome hubcaps, and wide whitewall tires complete the period-correct appearance.

Inside, the Black and White cabin features a 4-way power bench seat, manual crank windows, a classic two-spoke steering wheel, an analog clock, instrument and utility lights, and a glove box. The combination of straightforward controls and period details gives the cabin an unmistakably mid-1950s character.

With its first-year Thunderbird styling, V8 power, two-top configuration, and a well-equipped interior, this 1955 Thunderbird represents an important chapter in Ford history and remains a distinctive American convertible from the beginning of the Thunderbird story that is mechanically sound. For $28,500