1956 Used Automatic

Up for sale in our Tampa Showroom is one of the most iconic classic cars to ever hit the road the 1956 Ford Thunderbird. One of the most beautiful pieces of Americana they were considered to be direct competition to the Chevrolet Corvette. 1956 Marked the first year they started to use a port-hold window in the hardtop which soon became the iconic piece of the Thunderbird throughout the years. Helping spawn a new generation of automobiles in the United States and aimed to take on the European market the Ford Thunderbird was powered by a 312 CID V8 which gave the already smaller lighter car the power it needed to make for both an excellent road racer as well as the perfect car for older couples to sit back and enjoy a movie at the drive-in. Mated to the engine is a 2-speed automatic transmission which allowed the car for fairly smooth shifting but in the higher gear allowed the vehicle to cruise at highway speeds without drinking too much gas. The interior of this car is a beautiful red and white two tone seating with red carpets throughout. The hard-top is painted in white to give the car a two-tone look. Take the top off to enjoy the beautiful weather in absolute style! The exterior is painted to match the interior with a stunning bright red paint job with a white top that really gives the car a high quality 1950s kind of feel. Driving a 1956 Ford Thunderbird is truly an experience one simply cannot explain these cars are the truest form of Americana one can find. Options include AM Radio Hardtop Convertible Hub Caps Seat Belts Vinyl Interior Wide White Walls Wire Wheels and a stunning Numbers Matching Engine/Transmission. To see this car in better detail including over 100 high definition videos and a full length high definition video please go to www.gatewayclassiccars.com. To see this car in person please make an appointment by calling us at (813) 645-6200 or by email at Tampa@gatewayclassiccars.com