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1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible- FRAME-OFF Restoration - $39,988 (Punta Gorda)
Aqui Esta near Tamiami Trail
condition:
excellent
cylinders:
8 cylinders
fuel:
gas
odometer:
9
paint color:
custom
title status:
clean
transmission:
automatic
type:
convertible
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My odometer indicates 9,000 miles since circa 2005, following a frame-off restoration. About 6,000 of those pleasure miles are from Daddy taking his Maltese, Shihpoo, and me cruising to one of the Punta Gorda parks. WE go about 350 days per year if the roads are dry.
One-of-a-kind RESTORATION: 312 CID (5.1L), 4-barrel Holley, 3-speed Ford-O-Matic-automatic, COLD AIR CONDITIONING, front power disc brakes (2021), power steering, power windows, 1957 style space-saver and carpeted trunk, 1957 style interior and dash with Dakota DIGITAL instrumentation, 1956 fender air vents and window air deflectors, exhaust ports were converted to functional taillights. You have FOUR functional taillights. You have never seen FOUR taillights on a Baby Bird. 5 OEM pizza pan wheel covers in like new condition PLUS available are 4 of the fancy "go-to-prom" dress-up 2-piece wire wheel covers in excellent condition, rare 1956 only buckskin tan paint, New Bluetooth radio and speaker August 2025. New tires January 2025.
Why is Daddy selling me? As a 79-year-old retired hospice RN, he knows no one is getting out of here alive. I am blind in one eye and losing vision in my "good" eye. Also, I have the same medical issues and life expectancy as every male pre-octogenarian would have. In 2024, I saw similar examples at B-J, RM, and Mecum, hammer ranging from $200,000 to $450,000 (plus commissions). They were a bit nicer than my frame-off restoration, but not worth 5X or 10X more. No auctioneer means YOU and I EACH save 10% in commission fees and the auction hassles. If I brought my bird to auction, she would have a $55,000 Reserve, and you would end up paying $65,000 out the door.
PLEASE, no $35,000 offers on this gem. For those who want to own a classic but cannot afford a hot chick like me, there are thousands of examples available for under $30,000. No shame in driving a $20,000 TBird. You get what you pay for. Again, I am a THREE-time GOLD MEDAL WINNER. CLEAN TITLE in my bank's Safe Deposit Box. Thank you for reading to the end. I could be yours. I will raise your dopamine and endorphin levels. Those hormone releases could extend your life expectancy while extending your quality of life. $39,988. Firm. No negotiating.