1955 Ford Thunderbird

VIN: P5FH192060

$69,300

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Monterey, CA; US

  • Event date

    Aug 13 - Aug 15, 2004

  • Lot

    236

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    P5FH192060

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  • Body style

    Convertible

  • Odometer

    18611 m

  • Engine Type

    V8

  • Exterior Color

    White

  • Generation

    1955-1957 Ford Thunderbird

Vehicle details

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Equipment

Bill Clawsons 55 T bird race car, 18,611 miles from new, comprehensively documented and completely original except for a fair old repaint. Unique aluminum intake manifold by Ford and rollbar. 137.312 mph on the beach at Daytona, SCCA B production regional race winner, even raced on ovals and rallied. Overdrive 3 speed, radio, oil filter, heater, engine dressup, turn signals, windshield washer. Fully street equipped.

Market commentary

Bought at Kruse Fall Auburn 2003 for $42,930. The new owner got a great piece of Ford racing history that is eligible for all the best events, tours and races. Even at a decent profit for the dealer who bought and re sold it there is still value in this price.

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