1955 Ford Thunderbird

VIN: P5FH230286

$33,480

Sold

1955 Ford Thunderbird

Seller details

  • Auction

    Mecum Auctions

  • Location

    Kissimmee, FL; US

  • Event date

    Jan 17 - Jan 26, 2014

  • Lot

    T338

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    P5FH230286

  • Body style

    Convertible

  • Odometer

    88721 M

  • Transmission type

    Automatic

  • Engine Type

    V8

  • Horsepower

    198

  • Induction

    1x4 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Red

  • Exterior Color

    Red

  • Generation

    1955-1957 Ford Thunderbird

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Hard top, powder-coated frame, power seat, wheel covers, new wide whitewall tires.

Condition

#3 Good

Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

Older frame-off restoration. Recently rebuilt drivetrain and suspension. Paint is sound but has some minor chipping around driver-side headlight. Brightwork around windows is pitted. Bumpers have a nice shine. Engine compartment is detailed, though valve covers are discolored. Seats appear to be newer than the resto. Carpet shows minor wear.

Market commentary

$30K for a driver Baby Bird is pretty much what it takes at this point in time. Chances are this result will be repeated 9 out of the next 10 times it is offered, so the question ultimately is will the 10th time make all of the extra effort on the seller's part worthwhile?

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