Check out the ultra clean hand-made exhaust system, which has been fully polished so it matches the

rest of the underside of the car.  Wheels are  polished aluminum Budnik 5-spoke units with

Yokohama Advan 245/45ZR17 in front and 315/35ZR17 rear tires.

Inside you’ll find a completely custom-built interior that is a modern interpretation of the already

gorgeous 1955 Thunderbird’s cockpit.   Done in gray leather, the seats are deep buckets that are

every bit as comfortable as the originals but with a console separating them for a more contemporary

feel than the original bench. The door panels are spectacular recreations of the originals, including

the cool engine-turned inserts that stretch into the dashboard and frame the instrument panel.

And speaking of the instrument panel, it sure looks like an original dash, but the gauges are very

cool custom pieces that feature carbon fiber faces with Regal Red inserts and Thunderbird markings—

A custom console has been constructed to house the shifter for the 6-speed, while HVAC controls

are in the dash in the usual location.   The billet aluminum steering wheel is wrapped in matching gray

leather and feels great in your hands—not too fat, not too small, but just right for the vintage driver’s seat.

Although built as a show car, with many awards, Dick will be driving this car on cruises, etc.. This will not

be a trailer queen.   Again congratulations Dick, on another splendid car !!

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