Hershey took the idea and began working on the vehicle. Walker promptly telephoned Ford’s HQ in Dearborn and told designer Frank Hershey about the conversation with Crusoe. Walking in the Grand Palais in Paris, Crusoe pointed at a sports car (some say the car Crusoe pointed to was a Jaguar XK120) and asked Walker, ‘Why can’t we have something like that?’ Some versions of the story claim that Walker replied by telling Crusoe, “oh, we’re working on it”…although if anything existed at the time beyond casual dream-car sketches by members of the design staff, records of it have never come to light. Crusoe and Walker met in France in October 1951. Crusoe, a retired GM executive lured out of retirement by Henry Ford II George Walker, chief stylist and a Ford vice-president and Frank Hershey, a Ford designer. Three men are generally credited with creating the original Thunderbird: Lewis D. It entered production for the 1955 model year as a two-seater sporty car but, unlike the similar Chevrolet Corvette, the Thunderbird was never sold as a full-blown sports car. The Ford Thunderbird was a car manufactured in the United States by the Ford Motor Company. If you buy a car, your admission will be refunded and you will be given a 1 year membership.Past Collection – 1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Without an appointment there is an admission fee to enter the showroom. If interested in a particular car make an appointment with a salesman to see that car. One great suggestion is letting us do a walk around video that explains the car's condition in detail. Our salesmen are happy to assist with descriptions and making sure your questions are answered. What I am offering is my professional impression of the vehicle. A significant amount of effort goes into fact checking. I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. You will feel special, proud and excited to drive this car! It has looks to kill and it functions better than it did in 1956. I'm telling you I've been doing this a long time this car is special. Looking up at the motor it is spotless, even the bolts on the oil pan. All the components look fresh, it's detailed under this car. They are all painted a smooth gloss black. There is zero rust underneath this car, the floors are pristine metal. Wilwood front disc brake upgrade, e-brake is hooked up. The fuel system was completely replaced and has an electric fuel pump for easier starting. Custom dual exhaust system has Magnaflow mufflers. Upgraded with Koni gas shocks and it's also upgraded with sway bars front and back. All of the steering and suspension was completely rebuilt or replaced including the power steering control valve. UNDERSIDE: It is restored to better than new underneath. A usable spare tire was installed so you will never have to mess with the continental kit. It has an insulated pad under the liner kit. TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Pristine metal and it's all painted gloss red. Everything looks properly installed, metal surfaces are painted smoothly. Power steering and power brakes with upgraded dual reservoir. Upgraded 4 core radiator with engine fan and extra electric fan. Dressed up with finned aluminum valve covers. It has seatbelts, a retro stereo and power seat.ĮNGINE COMPARTMENT: Rebuilt 312 motor, upgraded Holley 4 barrel carb and electric fuel pump. The air conditioning unit and 2 gauges are neatly installed below the dash. Tachometer, clock, interior light all work. The dash area was completely restored: reupholstered dash, knobs, lenses, chrome trim, heater controls etc. The seat was recushioned and upholstered. Red carpet on the floor with embroidered mats. INTERIOR: Just as pretty inside! 2 tone red and white and it's restored like new. It's even a chrome wire wheel in the continental kit. The tires and wheels really make this car a knockout! Coker American Classic radial white walls on chrome wire wheels with red spinners. Windshield was replaced, I love the wing windows. The chrome and trim sparkles, it was all replaced during restoration. The paint, rubber, chrome and headliner were redone. The port hole removable hardtop was completely restored. We have the paint formula if touch up was ever needed. There are a few flaws but it is gorgeous. No rust or damage, the panels fit square and flush. I drove this one and was very impressed, in functioned effortlessly.ĮXTERIOR: The body is excellent. Some upgrades include air conditioning, disc brakes and seatbelts. We also have the original invoice! It is upgraded to make it a more reliable and comfortable driver. $9,000 was spent recently servicing and upgrading the car. What a gorgeous bird! This car underwent an $80,000 restoration in the late 90s.
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