1955 Ford Thunderbird Thunderbird (2-Seat Convertible / Hardtop)
1955 was the debut year of the two-seat Ford Thunderbird, a personal luxury 'sports car' answer to the Chevrolet Corvette, powered exclusively by the 292 Y-block V8 on a short 102-inch wheelbase.
P5FH100125
8 Cyl. 292 C.I. Thunderbird Special V8 (P)
Engine
Thunderbird (2-Seat Convertible / Hardtop)
Body
Dearborn, MI (F)
Plant
Post-War Era
Era
No factory image on file
1955 Ford Thunderbird
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Code | P | 8 Cyl. 292 C.I. Thunderbird Special V8 (P) |
| Year Code | 5 | 1955 |
| Plant Code | F | Dearborn, MI (F) |
| Body Code | H | H |
| Serial Number | 100125 | Production #100125 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1955
Body StyleThunderbird (2-Seat Convertible / Hardtop)
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraPost-War Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 292 C.I. Thunderbird Special V8 (P)
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI (F)
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Original Specifications
Width70.3
Wheelbase102
Length175.3
Height50.2
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Specifications
Engine
Engine8 Cyl. 292 C.I. Thunderbird Special V8
Cylinders8
Displacement292 cu in
Horsepower193
Carburetor4 BC
Compression8.1:1
Bore & Stroke3 3/4 × 3 19/64 in
Dimensions
Production16155
Width70.3
Wheelbase102
Length175.3
Rear Tread56
Height50.2
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.73
Steering GearWorm & roller
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio2.82
Gears3
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire Size6.7 x 15
Brakes
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity5
Fuel Capacity17 1/2
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
Cooling20 Quarts / Centrifugal pump with thermostat
RadiatorFin and tube
Battery6
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Equipment
EquipmentFordomatic automatic transmission
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Aquatone Blue / Aquatone Blue & Snowshoe White / Aquatone Blue & Waterfall Blue / Banner Blue Metallic / Banner Blue Metallic & Waterfall Blue / Buckskin Brown / Buckskin Brown & Snowshoe White / Coral Mist / Enamel / Golden Rod Yellow / Mountain Green / Neptune Green / Pinetree Green Metallic / Pinetree Green Metallic & Neptune Green / Raven Black / Raven Black & Goldenrod Yellow / Regatta Blue / Regency Purple Metallic / Sea Haze Green / Sea Sprite Green / Sea Sprite Green & Snowshoe White / Snowshoe White / Snowshoe White & Aquatone Blue / Snowshoe White & Buckskin Brown / Snowshoe White & Goldenrod Yellow / Snowshoe White & Raven Black / Snowshoe White & Regency Purple Metallic / Snowshoe White & Torch Red / Snowshoe White & Tropical Rose / SnowshoeWwhite & Sea Sprite Green / Torch Red / Torch Red & Snowshoe White / Tropical Rose / Tropical Rose & Snowshoe White / Two Tone Colors Available / Viking Blue / Waterfall Blue
Other
Doors2
EngnoStarting 40A-100001 / Starting 40B-100001
3gear1
2gear1.48
1gear2.32
Specifications are for this body style. The 1955 VIN resolves model year, body style, and engine; trim series is not VIN-encoded, so values that vary by series are shown as distinct options/ranges.