1955 T-Bird steering wheel , where can I find one
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1955 Ford Thunderbird Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 1955 Ford Thunderbird was the first T-bird. Originally rolling off the line in September of 1954, the Thunderbird sold much better than even Ford could have hoped; in its first year, 16,155 Thunderbirds were sold, over 6,000 higher than the 10,000 Ford had estimated.
Helping to move the car off the line was a 292-ci Y-block V8, rated at 198 horsepower. The T-bird came standard with a fiberglass top, though many opted for the soft-top convertible cover. It sold for just under $2,700.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1955 Ford Thunderbird
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by john g
Jun 09, 2021
Typical features for a car from this era. Car looks nice, unfortunately it was sold. Jun 09, 2021
by Thomas D
Dec 14, 2020
Great features, over priced! Very hard to work on these old models.Dec 14, 2020
by Anonymous
Feb 06, 2015
A 1955 Ford Thunderbird. This review isn't exactly what Car Gurus is probably looking for when they asked me to "Add" a car I owned, but oh well, I do own it and love racing it! Not your typical road racer!Feb 06, 2015
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by john g
Jun 09, 2021
Typical features for a car from this era. Car looks nice, unfortunately it was sold. Jun 09, 2021
by Thomas D
Dec 14, 2020
Great features, over priced! Very hard to work on these old models.Dec 14, 2020
by Anonymous
Feb 06, 2015
A 1955 Ford Thunderbird. This review isn't exactly what Car Gurus is probably looking for when they asked me to "Add" a car I owned, but oh well, I do own it and love racing it! Not your typical road racer!Feb 06, 2015
by Anonymous
Jun 10, 2014
Beautiful lines, very attractive car, loads of fun! While not much of a performer in stock trim, can be made to have reasonably good handling and performance at minimal additional cost if you are rebuilding the car. Popularity of car means lots of reproduction parts are available at relatively low cost... similar to Mustangs. Many restoration houses around, fairly easy to fix or get fixed.Jun 10, 2014
by Anonymous
Sep 02, 2013
this car is approximately 800 hours into a full rotisserie restoration. the pictures are just a few of a full photo documentation of the project. they show me cutting out some rusted sections, fabricating new pieces, and welding and blending into lace. I have done this on every inch of the car. all sheet metal has been replaced, such as floors, inner and outer rocker panels floor braces, door skins inner quarter panels and more. a labor of love.Sep 02, 2013
by Anonymous
Mar 05, 2012
Love the car , it is my hobby since I'm retired , like to see some thing as beautiful as the Thunderbird comes back to like , almost as nice as day one .
Hate to Part with it if some one should wants to buy it , I'm doing another one right now , it's a standard shift . 70% done on it .Mar 05, 2012
by Bob H
Oct 20, 2009
200 Hp moves this heavy 50's "sportscar" better than I expected. this base model could use power options but it stops and steering isn't bad once it's moving. it is a comfortable criuser . Handleing is typical of 50's cars. Attracts a lot of attention and is nostalgic ,illiciting stories, which add to the enjoyment of owning itOct 20, 2009
by Anna P
Apr 08, 2008
what can you possible find wrong with this car?Apr 08, 2008
by Gordon L
Dec 31, 2007
Once the car has been completely restored it is fun to dricve.Dec 31, 2007
by Anonymous
Apr 27, 2007
great to drive and ownApr 27, 2007
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