1956 Ford Thunderbird Reviews, Pricing & Specs

A little bit of history. Back in '56 the Thunderbird was more popular than the Corvette. '56 was the first year they had seatbelts. It came equipped with a four barrel carburator on top of a V8 generating 225 horsepower, which was quite a lot for its day. Wide whitewalls and lots of chrome. '56 was the only year of the small Birds with the continental spare tire kit.Nov 16, 2014

After 50 years I was finally able to find a 1956 Baby Bird that I could afford. Slightly modified (Mustang 302 V8, C4 Automatic and Mustang dual power assist brake booster, Vintage air heat/air conditioning). A little hard to steer because previous owner didn't know how to install power steering pump with alternator and air cond compressor. Car rides smooth handles well (except could use a faster steering box gear ratio). Just a little hard to get into (low roof lines make you bend your head to get in) but once in there is quite a lot of head, shoulder and leg room. It still is a crwod pleaser for young, middle and older age groups. Too bad I had to wait so long. I like it better than the 1968 Shelby GT350 convertible I previously owned. This one had hard & ssoft tops and only enough room for 2 or 3. Too bad Ford made new T'bird closer to 54 Covette in looks (rounded front headlights/fenders). They probably would sell more if they were closer to original Baby Birds in looks.Mar 01, 2007

It was 2006 and I was staying with family in Little Haiti, FL. the car was my uncles who was from Miami but doing work in Moscow Russia. I was taking care of the vehicle while he was away it was possibly the greatest time of my life being 22 years old and driving a vehicle well older than myself you would not believe the amount of looks i got in this vehicle the power of the thunderbird was amazing, now that the summer had ended and i had to go back home to New Jersey driving around in my 3000gt i still imagine being behind the wheel of that stunningly beautiful thunderbird.Oct 04, 2006