1955 Tbird offered for sale AS-WHERE-IS:

This vehicle would be classified by Hagerty's as a #4 car.

Number 4 cars, re daily drivers, ith flaws visible to the naked eye. The chrome might have pitting or scratches, he windshield might be chipped. Paintwork is imperfect, nd perhaps the fender has a minor dent. The interior could have split seams or a cracked dash. No major parts are missing, ut the wheels could differ from the originals, r the interior might not be stock. A #4 car can also be a deteriorated restoration. "Fair" is the one word that describes a #4 car.

Recent value for this car : 1955 Tbird Ford 2dr convertible with 292 cid/198 hp 4bbl is 18,100 dollars (weighted average).

Negative observations:

This car has good chrome with the exception of some plating issues on some of the chrome bullets as indicated in accompanying photographs.

This car has "spider cracking" offiller on several locations that would indicate that the car has some body work in the past. However the car drives well and tracks so as to indicate there was nosignificant collisiondamage. Also from underneath the frame appears in very good condition with no apparent indication of damage.

This car has not been painted in the last 12 years that the current owner has knowledge of the vehicle, nd the paint is in poor condition,

The charging system is not working (still 6V system) but the voltage regulator is probably the culprit.

The interior of the car needs work.

The passenger side door rocker panel shows previously repaired damage (or rust) and needs to be replaced (these replacement panels are readily available).

To the owners knowledge the car has never been "restored" but there is evidence of previous body work.

The original delivered product was the "base model". It is the base 292cid with 198 horsepower. It has a 3 speed manual transmission and; no air-conditioning, o power windows, no "appearance package". Power seat does not work but wiring from control panel is missing.

The vehicle has no "soft top".

As is the vehicle would not be suitable for "long trips".

Positive observations:

This car is pretty much as delivered to the original owner and has most (if not all) of its original parts. These include the engine, transmission and rear end. Also the original "tea-kettle" four barrel carburetor is still with the vehicle.

With the some previously noted blemishes the chrome is in very good condition with no pitting.

All window glass is in good condition (including the windshield and rear window). Windshield shows some arc scratching from wipers but these could be probably bepolished out.

The undercarriage of the venicle is in very good conditions and does not exhibit any rust issues.

The vehicles has the original wheels and wheel covers and vehicles has original "badges" that are in good condition.

The vehicle appears to have most, f not all, f its original parts and the interior is original but needs cleaning and could be restored.

Most of the instrumentation works, ncluding the tachometer. The heater works.

This car would be classified as a "daily driver" in "fair condition".

Odometer shows a "rollover" to 46,000 miles however this is unverifiable and odometer does not function. However engine is strong and does not smoke.

Vehicle has new shock absorbers and exhaust system and brakes have been recently rebuilt.

Tires were replaced in 2014 and show no signs of cracking and wear

For the last6 years the vehicle has been in a private collection in an air-conditioned building.

Payment will be by certified check to seller.

Sales price does not include shipping which will be by motor transport carrier from Jacksonville Florida.