Data sheet
- Year: 1956
- Manufacturer: Ford
- Model: Thunderbird
- Color: Vit
- Drive: Rear-wheel drive
- Propulsion: Gasoline
- Transmission: Automatic
The Ford Thunderbird was introduced in the mid-1950s. Sharing the same wheelbase as its contemporary rival, the Chevrolet Corvette, but with a clear emphasis on comfort, elegance, and usability, Ford created a model that quickly found a broad and affluent audience. The Thunderbird was an immediate success and established itself as an icon of American design and lifestyle. Blending European-inspired elegance with American comfort, convenience, and presence, the Thunderbird is today regarded as one of the most significant American cars of the 1950s.
This example also has remarkable provenance, having previously been owned by the legendary pianist and showman Liberace (Władziu Valentino Liberace, 1919–1987). At the height of his career, Liberace was known for his extravagant lifestyle and his interest in exclusive automobiles. The association with one of the postwar era’s most iconic entertainers adds clear cultural and collector value.
The car is presented in generally good condition and is offered with older U.S. title documents, including the original Nevada title, personally signed by Liberace on the reverse, as well as the original owner’s manual. A rare opportunity to acquire a classic Ford Thunderbird with both technical appeal and documented celebrity history.