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For Sale: 1959 Ford Thunderbird in Tehachapi, California

Vehicle Description

This Thunderbird ("T-Bird") was an automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in the United States over eleven model generations from 1955 through 2005. When introduced, it created the market niche eventually known as the personal luxury car.
Although the Thunderbird had been considered a rousing success, Ford executives—particularly Robert McNamara – felt that the car's position as a two-seater restricted its sales potential. As a result, the car was redesigned as a four-seater for 1958. Though retaining a design as a two-door hardtop coupe/convertible, the new Thunderbird was considerably larger than the previous generation, with a longer 113.0 inches (2,870 mm) wheelbase to accommodate the new back seat. The increased size also increased the car's weight significantly by close to 1,000 pounds (454 kg). Along with a new, more rigid unibody construction was new styling, including dual headlights (for a total of four), more prominent tailfins, a bolder chrome grille, and a larger, though non-functional, hood scoop. Powering the Thunderbird was a new, 300 horsepower (220 kW) 352 cu in (5.8 L) FE V8, available with a 3-speed manual or automatic transmissions.
With 37,892 sold in 1958—outselling the previous model year by well over 16,000 units—the new Thunderbird began a sales momentum previously unseen with the car. It was also history-making, becoming the first individual model line (as opposed to an entire company) to earn Motor Trend "Car of the Year" honors.
This vehicle was restored many years back and maintained by the owner till recent days and is in excellent, close to new condition and can be driven without any doubt of troubles.the only not original is the upgraded to Petronics ignition, everything else as stock as possible, Paint and interior in excellent condition and everything fully functional. This car won a view Car shows in the greater California area as best of Show. This vehicle was always registered in southern California
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Vehicle Details

  • 1959 Ford Thunderbird
  • Listing ID: CC-635984
  • Price: $29,950 (OBO)
  • Location:Tehachapi, California
  • Year:1959
  • Make:Ford
  • Model:Thunderbird
  • Exterior Color:Red
  • Interior Color:Black
  • Transmission:Automatic
  • Odometer:69104
  • Convertible:Yes
  • Title Status:Clear
  • Restoration History:FullyRestored
  • Exterior Condition:Excellent
  • Bucket Seats:Yes
  • Power Steering:Yes
  • Drive Train:RearWheelDr
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