1955 Ford Thunderbird

VIN: P5FH100005

$242,000

Sold

Seller details

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    P5FH100005

  • Body style

    Convertible

  • Transmission type

    Automatic

  • Engine Type

    V8

  • Horsepower

    198

  • Induction

    1x4 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Black

  • Exterior Color

    Black

  • Generation

    1955-1957 Ford Thunderbird

Vehicle details

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Equipment

Hard top, power steering, power windows, power seat.

Condition

VIN #5, the T-bird introduction road test car in Sports Illustrated, probably the first production T-bird. Restored many years ago and showing age but still in very good condition. Ron Pratte collection.

Market commentary

Bought here iun 2009 for $660,000 and somewhat overshadowed by the headline vehicles, customs and low VIN Mustangs in Ron Pratte''s collection. This is a singularly important T-bird and it changed hands for a surprisingly modest price. The new owner got a very good value, a rare T-bird with meaningful bragging rights.

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