This attractive 1956 Thunderbird has been the recipient of an extensive restoration in which no expense was spared in its execution. The beautiful convertible is powered by the well-known and respected 312-cid, 215-hp V-8 engine. This particular car also has the Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission.

Among the features that are represented on the Peacock Blue Thunderbird are matching, with white, two-tone upholstery, dual exhaust, telescoping steering column, fender skirts, soft-top, removable fiberglass hardtop with porthole, dual mirrors, AM/FM radio with cassette tape player; power windows and steering. Factory accessory wire wheel covers and whitewall tires are a perfect complement to the overall style. The car also sports a Continental kit that not only looks great, but helps with usable storage space in the trunk. The car resides in a climate-controlled location.

A year after its 1955 introduction, Ford’s Thunderbird underwent significant improvements for 1956. With the steering adjusted, the rear springs softened slightly for a better ride and improved weight distribution; it was now a more balanced road car.

The performance capabilities of the 1956 Thunderbird were proven at Daytona Beach, beating almost all of its American and European competitors. In addition, the model joined the rest of the 1956 Ford line in being named Motor Trend magazine’s Car of the Year, in recognition of Ford’s extensive “progress in automotive safety.”