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Very first Ford T-Bird headed for the auction block

The lucky guys at Barrett-Jackson allows seem to have their hands involved with cars we just love. Their latest is no exception. The auctioneer announced today that the first production Ford Thunderbird will be sold during its 38th Annual Collector Car Event in January.

With a reputation among those who had the privilege to actually drive it as one of the finest U.S.-made sports cars ever produced, the '55 T-Bird is truly an American automotive icon and the one up for auction is a real head-turner. The Raven Black model that will go under the gavel sometime during the gala event Jan. 11-18 in Scottsdale, rolled off the Ford Motor Co. assembly line on Sept. 9, 1954, marking the birth of Ford's sports car program.

"We're extremely proud to offer this incredible vehicle that I've followed closely over the years," said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson, as reported in the Phoenix Business Journal today. "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 T-Bird 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.

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.

(Photo taken from www.barrett-jackson.com)