Used 1955 Ford Thunderbird for sale in West Okoboji, IA

Here is Ford's new Thunderbird, outed in1955 but while two years overdue, it is generally accepted as Ford Motor Company's answer to the Corvette. Marketed as a luxury sports roadster the sales left the competition in the dust, selling 16,000 baby birds in 1955 alone, compared to 4640 Corvettes sold cumulatively for the years 1953 thru 1956. The Thunderbird touted close to the same horsepower rating (17 hp less) but never came close to attaining the same reputation as the Corvette for speed and handling. This barnfind Tbird was purchased with the intention of it being completely restored in our facility. Obviously this has not happened to date. Larger projects and customer vehicles have kept this nice little car pushed into the corner. The work that has been started was done prior to our purchasing the car by the grandson of the previous owner. The grandson was a professional, working in a body shop by day and doing the restoration by night. Like many projects, as we all have seen, the lights dim, the enthusiasm fades and eventually the car is delegated to a stall in the barn. No guarantee but as near as I can tell the car comes with enough parts to complete the restoration. The soft top, both bumpers and the hood can be seen in the one parts pile picture and there are moldings and plenty of containers of clips and bolts. I am sure that there will be some parts hunting needed but that's part of the fun, right? This particular car is not for the totally inexperienced but someone with a general knowledge of restoration will get a long way on this one. This vehicle was manufactured when they still built cars out of metal, and lots of it. Don't miss this one!! It has the potential to bring home some trophies and give you a good measure of pride in your accomplishment. If you are going to show, cruise or just add another to your collection, this car leaves nothing to be desired. The excellent condition shown by its obvious survivor status and its lower than the actual restoration price for a vehicle of this caliber, makes it a perfect choice for getting into the classic car market either as an investment opportunity or make it your weekend or daily driver. If you've wanted a beautiful and sporty super stylish car and are willing to build in some sweat equity, you can get this one at an affordable price. This is the one! Don't wait. Mileage stated in listing is the odometer reading only, not to be interpreted as certified miles. Contact Grant our sales manager for further assistance, phone 712-332-8029 or email grant@okobojicc.com