£268,586
1955 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE VIN 005 - FIRST RETAIL PRODUCTION
United States • 27 Mar 2021
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible, VIN 005, is the first retail production model ever sold. Meticulously restored after being discovered in 1965, it features a 292ci Y-block engine, Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission, and power options. It was sold at auction for $374,000.00
Condition
8
Given the detailed restoration process after George Watts found it in 1965, it's highly likely the car was brought back to 'Outstanding' or 'Excellent' condition. The listing emphasizes its meticulous restoration to original condition, documentation with photos, and appearances in magazines and events. It is represented as if it just rolled off the assembly line. No mention of any current flaws, dents, paint damage, or wheel curbing.
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Automatic
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The first retail Thunderbird ever sold, VIN 005 was produced at the Michigan factory on September 9, 1954.
This car came equipped with the 292ci Y-block engine, Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission, and power steering, windows and seats.
It has a wheelbase is 102 inches, BHP rating of 193 and weighs 3,250 pounds.
One of the first performance road tests of the newly created Thunderbird car done by a national magazine was tested on this same car.
Sports Illustrated did an article October 4, 1954, entitled "Testing the Thunderbird," and this T-Bird was used as the test vehicle.
This car has been featured in magazines, books, promotions, blogs and television shows.
It has also made many special appearances at various museums, car shows and special events, like the 1984 Olympics.
The Ford Motor Company commissioned the car, usually in its private trailer, to various events such as their national conferences and car shows including Ford headquarters in Dearborn, MI.
It has been pictur...
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£1,758
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£22,854
Median Price (Since 2020)
£411,617
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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