Lot #738 - Considered a highly optioned T-Bird, this example received an exhaustive and meticulous frame-off concours restoration from the famed T-Bird aficionado Ron Bondie of Scottsdale, AZ. After restoration, it earned the prestigious CTCI (Classic Thunderbird Club International) Gold Medallion Award. Astoundingly, this immaculate T-Bird currently possesses 368 miles since that restoration. This very T-Bird is the posterchild of the famous and beloved film "American Grafitti" heritage and reunion held annually in Modesto, CA. It has become The 1956 Thunderbird adorned on posters, T-shirts and movie media of Director George Lucas' cult classic movie, "American Grafitti." The 1956 Thunderbird is also especially notable as major design changes included a porthole in the removable hardtop and to improve trunk space, relocating the spare tire to the rear bumper with the addition of a Continental kit. This T-Bird is equipped with original color Fiesta Red paint, matching Fiesta Red hardtop, original optional 312ci P-code V8 engine, 4 barrel Holley carburetor, optional T85 Borg Warner 3-speed transmission with overdrive and optional 3.92 rear gear ratio. It's also equipped with Master Guide power steering, telescopic steering wheel, power brakes, matching tonneau cover, wide whitewall tires, deluxe wire wheel covers, factory tach, working clock, fender skirts, rare original gold Thunderbird silhouette ignition key. It resided as the crown jewel of a private collection for the last 18 years.