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Perhaps underrated but nonetheless impressive, the Thunderbird is more than just an American icon but rather a car that no collection can be without.įor full auction information head to the RM Sotheby’s website and if you’re a fan of American classics, be sure to check out the 1965 Ford Mustang V8 Convertible. Beautifully restored Thunderbird with modern enhancements to provide outstanding show-and-go characteristics Frame-on restored by the former owner of 33. Heading up to auction as part of RM Sotheby’s Motor City Serieson the 30 th July 2016, the charismatic car is displayed in its classic high-shine Raven Black finish, black soft-top with removable hardtop, black and white leather panelling and classic engine-turned dashboard. This specific 1955 Thunderbird, part of the John Lingenfelter Collection, is a perfect representation of how the car became so successful. 1955 Ford Thunderbird 49,950 Color Burgundy Metallic Miles 40,946 1955 Ford Thunderbird A Beautiful, Thunderbird With A Suite Of Desirable Options Stunning Burgundy Metallic Paint Over Black And White Interior An Absolutely Outstanding Restoration With. Complete with power steering, full interior luxuries and a powerful V-8 engine – the introduction of the Thunderbird was a successful one courtesy of the car's clean, clinical styling, alongside its comfort and drivability. However, the arrival of the Chevrolet proved that ‘competition is a factor in which all humans can indulge’, as in September of the same year Ford’s very own version, the Thunderbird, rolled off the production line. In the early 1950’s Ford was given the go-ahead to launch its bold move into the two-seat sports car market but by the Spring of 1954 General Motors beat Ford to the punch with the unveiling of the Chevrolet Corvette. This increases the total efficiency of the A/C System by making the vehicle interior cooler much faster than other systems on the market.In the face of stiff competition, as so often the case, Ford Motor Company produced some of their finest work look no further than the Mustang, or perhaps more unnoticed but equally impressive, the Thunderbird. By using separate coils we improve the cooling and heating capacity of the total system. The Perfect Fit™ 1955 Thunderbird air conditioning system is engineered to fit a 1955 Thunderbird It comes equipped with carefully sized, large, separate A/C and Heat coils just like factory (OE) systems, not combined A/C, Heat coils often found on aftermarket systems. Our RETROFIT designs give OE quality combined with better than original performance and reliability. Every component was chosen for its superior design and quality rather than a low cost. Not Just Aftermarket Air Conditioning!Ĭlassic Auto Air’s Perfect Fit™ model specific systems are not your typical, one-size-fits-all, low-quality, aftermarket air conditioning system. Each kit comes with detailed, easy-to-follow installation instructions and mounting templates when needed. The Perfect Fit™ 1955 Thunderbird air conditioning system is designed specifically to bolt into your 1955 Thunderbird with minimum modification to your vehicle. This will allow infinite adjustability over all modes, providing you with powerful air conditioning, heat on the floor, and dehumidified defrost. Our system is engineered specifically to use the original 1955 Thunderbird heater controls by providing you all new blower switch, brackets, cables and wiring to make your controls work like new. This model specific Perfect Fit™ system allows you to retrofit an original, standard, 1955 Thunderbird with full air-conditioning. Model Specific Perfect Fit™ A/C, Heat and Defrost.