This 1956 Ford Thunderbird is powered by a 312ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission, and its turquoise finish is complemented by a white hardtop, a white soft top, and a color-coordinated interior. The car underwent refurbishment work prior to the seller’s 2024 acquisition. It rides on 14″ wheels and has power steering, a rear Continental kit, air conditioning, and an AM/FM radio. This Thunderbird is now offered with a car cover, an owner’s manual, and a clean Oregon title in the seller’s name.
The car was repainted in its current shade of turquoise under prior ownership and is fitted with a removable white hardtop with porthole windows. Other details include a white soft top, chrome bumpers, and tail fins.
Steel 14″ wheels wear covers and are mounted with whitewall tires. A body-color Continental spare wheel assembly is accented with chrome and mounted on the rear bumper. Stopping power is supplied by drum brakes at each corner, and the car has power steering.
The bench seat is upholstered in turquoise and white vinyl, and the combination extends to the door panels. Appointments include an under-dash air conditioning system, an AM/FM radio, and a floor-mounted shifter.
The three-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring, and instrumentation includes an Astra Dial instrument cluster housing a sweeping 150-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. A tachometer and clock are situated to the left and right, respectively. The five-digit odometer indicates 13k miles, approximately 500 of which were added under current ownership.
The P-code 312ci Y-block V8 is topped with a replacement four-barrel carburetor and an Edelbrock electric fuel pump. An oil leak is noted.
Power is routed to the rear wheels via a Fordomatic three-speed automatic transmission.
Decoding the data plate reveals the following production information:
- P6FH245944
- P – 312ci V8
- 6 – 1956 model year
- F – Dearborn assembly plant
- H – Thunderbird
- 245944 – Production sequence
- 40A – Thunderbird
- ZE – Thunderbird Green w/Colonial White hardtop
- XF – Green and white vinyl
