Lot 6010
"Duragloss" 1956 Ford Thunderbird
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Originally, with a "P" code 312 cubic inch V8 engine producing 215 horsepower, and a three-speed automatic transmission. However, currently with a replacement engine, and an aluminum radiator was added. Options from the factory include power steering, brakes, windows, and drivers seat. It is equipped with the fuel and vacuum pump unit.
Exterior in a repaint in Raven Black with a white vinyl soft top, and a black fiberglass hardtop with stand, and cover. The interior is black and white vinyl, loop carpet, with stainless steel trim. For 1956, the spare tire was mounted to the rear for increased luggage space. Also with the original Signal-Seek Radio, rear fender covers, and floor mounted shifter.
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From the Personal Collection of Bill Bailey, Inventor of Duragloss Paint Polish of Burlington, North Carolina.
Brothers Research Corp. was founded in 1975 by Dr. William Bailey and his brother, Jerry to begin marketing a new automotive appearance product.
Because of their dissatisfaction with the products being offered at the time, these two car enthusiasts (and chemists) began in 1973 formulating their own automotive polish. The only products available then were difficult to use, left a heavy chalk residue, were not very durable, and gave only moderate results in shine.
After two years research and approximately one hundred trial formulations, all the above discrepancies were overcome. This revolutionary polish went on easily as a semi-transparent film, was just as easily removed, and created a brilliant, durable gloss that would last up to a year.
The response was so overwhelming that Brothers Research was formed to market this new offering called “Duragloss”.
The following condition report, while thorough, is not exhaustive as vintage cars have inherent wear and imperfections. We welcome personal inspections, please contact mt@lelandlittle.com to schedule. Public previews are available the second Saturday each month from 9am-12pm.
Replacement engine; new shocks front and rear; front left spring with a helper added; new steering rack and lines; rockers replaced, with minor evidence of filler at seams; drivers side floorboard with a 4"x6" area patched; brake master cylinder with a broken cap, will need replacing; brakes operational; overall very solid chassis; tachometer, clock, and radio not operational; with no other areas of concern.
