1955 Ford Thunderbird

VIN: P5FH148999

$35,200

Sold

1955 Ford Thunderbird
1955 Ford Thunderbird

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Sotheby's

  • Location

    Hershey, PA; USA

  • Event date

    Oct 5 - Oct 6, 2017

  • Lot

    150

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    P5FH148999

  • Body style

    Convertible

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    V8

  • Horsepower

    193

  • Induction

    1x4

  • Interior Color

    Red, White vinyl

  • Exterior Color

    Torch Red

  • Generation

    1955-1957 Ford Thunderbird

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

292/193hp, 3-speed, Hurst shifter, pushbutton radio, skirts, chrome wire wheels, whitewalls, Holley 4-barrel.

Condition

Hardtop is lightly scratched all over and has microblisters throughout as well as a few small dents. Dull chrome. Chip on top of the right headlight. Sap mark on the tail. Some light scratches on the front fenders. Clean underneath. Slightly dirty engine bay. Worn steering wheel. Warped dash. Metal parts of the interior are pitted. Hood and trunk fit are way off. A shabby old T-Bird.

Market commentary

Sold here in 2013 for $30,250 and offered at Bonhams Greenwich auction in2015 where it was reported bid to $24,000. The result here is appropriate to its condition.

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