This stunning Ford Thunderbird was originally delivered in Santa Barbara, California, in 1955. It spent many years in the hands of its American owner before making its way to the Netherlands, where it became part of a cherished collection of classic cars.

The exterior is finished in Torch Red, a distinguished and timeless color that enhances the car’s iconic styling. The paintwork remains in good condition, with only minor signs of use that speak to its history. Complementing the exterior is a beautiful red-and-white leather interior, which is well-maintained and in excellent condition.

This Thunderbird is equipped with an impressive list of features, including:

A depth-adjustable steering wheel
Power steering
Partially electrically adjustable seats for added convenience
See-through speedometer

Having undergone a complete restoration, this Thunderbird is now in superb technical condition. Shifts smoothly through the gears, engine runs beautifully and without any unusual noises.

Additionally, this exceptional vehicle comes with documentation to support its provenance and original U.S. Title. Unfortunately, the restoration records have been lost over time, but the car’s current state speaks volumes about the quality of its preservation.

We have customers worldwide and are happy to work with you to explore transportation options.

This stunning Ford Thunderbird was originally delivered in Santa Barbara, California, in 1955. It spent many years in the hands of its American owner before making its way to the Netherlands, where it became part of a cherished collection of classic cars.

The exterior is finished in Torch Red, a distinguished and timeless color that enhances the car’s iconic styling. The paintwork remains in good condition, with only minor signs of use that speak to its history. Complementing the exterior is a beautiful red-and-white leather interior, which is well-maintained and in excellent condition.

This Thunderbird is equipped with an impressive list of features, including:

A depth-adjustable steering wheel
Power steering
Partially electrically adjustable seats for added convenience
See-through speedometer

Having undergone a complete restoration, this Thunderbird is now in superb technical condition. Shifts smoothly through the gears, engine runs beautifully and without any unusual noises.

Additionally, this exceptional vehicle comes with documentation to support its provenance and original U.S. Title. Unfortunately, the restoration records have been lost over time, but the car’s current state speaks volumes about the quality of its preservation.

We have customers worldwide and are happy to work with you to explore transportation options.

Brand
Ford
Model Type
Thunderbird Y-Block
Year
1955
Located in
Netherlands
Mileage reading
2629 mi
Registration papers
with Dutch registration
Transmission
Automatic
Fuel
Petrol
Colour
Red
Horse Power
196
Cubic capacity
4778
Matching numbers
Yes
Matching colours
Yes
Service book/history
Yes
Valid MOT
Yes
CoC (Certificate of Conformity) present
On request
Certificate available
No
Condition (Paint & body)
Very Good: minor chips or scratches, minor conventional body and paintwork
Condition (Interior)
Very Good: clean, showing minimal wear. May require replacement of minor missing or broken parts
Condition (Frame & underbody)
Very Good: frame/structure is in a well preserved condition, minor signs of usage/wear
Condition (Mechanical)
Very Good: mechanically sound, may require minor service
Condition (Overall)
Very good condition: minimal signs of wear

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Catawiki always aims to offer you the best possible buying experience. Our experts virtually review and select every vehicle in line with our submission guidelines and we require our sellers to provide the most accurate description of the vehicle. However, providing a fully detailed analysis of the vehicle is extremely difficult, and close to impossible. To guide you, we ask our sellers to provide information about the vehicle’s condition. Please consider that most vehicles for sale are classic vehicles and they often already have a whole life behind them, meaning that even a condition 1 or 2 vehicle might need maintenance to be ready for the road. It is advised to carefully read our submission guidelines that further describe details about the condition grades and types to manage your expectations. Cars are sold “as is”, meaning as described and in the condition they are in at the time of the sale and without any representation, warranty or assumption of liability of any kind as to the condition by Catawiki or by the seller. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from yours, your local garage, or the dealer’s opinion. This does not automatically mean the car does not conform to its description. Before bidding, please check your local legislation regarding vehicle registration. Neither the seller nor Catawiki is responsible for the registration of the vehicle in your country and will not accept a cancellation for your failure to register the vehicle. We also recommend that, if possible, you arrange a viewing with the seller before placing a bid.