Tan Leather Bench/Bucket Hybrid Seating for Two in Back.Power Tan Leather Bucket Seats Up Front.The model was only produced for three years, but sales improved every year. The 'square Thunderbird' was introduced in 1958 as a 4-seater and was an instant success. Very Nice Hood Fender Emblems and Center Front Emblem Many of us remember the second generation Thunderbird, but few are seen today.Good Chrome Mirror and Trunk Lid Emblem.
Originally, it was a parts car before it was stripped and lightened. Sparkling Bright Sandstone Metallic Finish This 1959 Thunderbird has been modified to replicate the 1959 Holman & Moody Nascar.Three Speed Automatic Cruise-O-Matic Transmission.If that's you, please call Art & Speed at (901) 850-0507. This 59' Thunderbird is in great condition to fly and just needs a pilot. Thunderbirds Our Specialty for over 30 Years. Pleated vinyl inserts and vinyl bolsters in the seats were colored to match exterior paint colors. The padded instrument panel came standard, dressed up with polished and brushed ribbed aluminum trim. The front seats are individually adjustable, the functional center console separating the seats houses controls for the heater, radio speaker, and power windows, as well as ash trays for front and rear passengers. The interior of the '59 T-bird is little changed from the revolutionary design of '58 that earned Motor Trend Magazine's Car of the Year award. Handling improved in 1959, when leaf springs returned to the rear suspension from an earlier coil spring design that did not work out in 1958 as the designers planned. Motivated by the powerful new 352ci V-8 Interceptor engine, the Square Birds were swift and sporty, though not high performance. also the convertible top is in very good condition and works perfectly. The four-passenger second-generation Thunderbird provided all the luxury and convenience expected in a luxury car, but in a smaller size than the contemporary Cadillac, Lincoln, and Imperial, making it easier to park and maneuver. The interior of the Tbird is also fantastic and is in exceptionally good condition. Especially when doing a custom job, it becomes very complicated to find "comparable sales" and you will have to rely on actual receipts and finish quality more heavily.Terrific '59 Ford Thunderbird: More Seats, More Friends, More Fun!įord reinvented the Thunderbird in 1958, and though sales for the first generation '55 to '57 T-birds had been strong, they really took off with the "Square Bird," as '58 to '60 T-birds came to be known. There are 265 Ford Thunderbird for sale across all model years (1955 to 2005) and variants, 23 are 2nd Gen and 9 are model year 1959.
In the case of this Thunderbird build, because we will be changing the cars engine and drive line, the photos, parts receipts and detailed invoices are crucial for determining build value and proving the quality of work put into the restoration. The second generation Ford Thunderbird (AKA Square Bird) was produced by Ford for the 1958 to 1960 model years. If you have historical documents like window stickers, bill of sale or build sheet, it also makes excellent conversation and display pieces at shows and with other classic car lovers. Whether restoring a recent purchase or preserving a "survivor" car, documentation is a MUST HAVE !!!! If you need proof of value for insurance, for an estate or if you're planning to sell, an appraiser will ask for any and all documents v erifying the car's history. The trim and paint colors also match the coding. This car was built June 23rd for delivery to Richmond and it has the Cruise-O-Matic transmission paired with the 352ci engine and a rear axle with 3.1 gears. Here is a decoding guide for the '59 Thunderbird vin and build sheet. We decode the VIN tag and build sheet for all the cars that arrive in our shop. One of the best parts of starting tear down is finding and preserving data plates, build sheets, service tags etc.
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