Barrett-Jackson to auction off first Thunderbird
Phoenix Business Journal - by Lynn Ducey
The first production Ford Thunderbird will be sold during the 38th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event to be held Jan. 11-18 in Scottsdale.
Considered by many car aficionados as one of the most significant American sports cars ever built, the Raven Black 1955 T-Bird was produced by Ford Motor Co. on Sept. 9, 1954, marking the birth of Ford’s sports car program.
The vehicle will be sold at no reserve — meaning no minimum bid is set — during the event that features collector cars across a range of eras, styles and models.
“We’re extremely proud to offer this incredible vehicle that I’ve followed closely over the years,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “For Thunderbird enthusiasts and general collectors alike, this is a rare chance to own the first production Ford T-Bird – an American icon. It’s been meticulously restored to original specifications and comes with plenty of documentation to tell its amazing story.”
The Ford vehicle was tested and featured in numerous articles upon its release, including “Testing the Thunderbird” in the Oct. 4, 1954 issue of Sports Illustrated. The first Thunderbird has also been displayed at venues across the United States, from Ford’s headquarters in Dearborn, Mich., to the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
Held at WestWorld, the event will feature an auction to be broadcast on the Speed Channel. The week-long event will feature a gala dinner, a luxury lifestyle area with a range of collector items, apparel as well as recreational vehicles and boats. For more: www.barrett-jackson.com.
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