Vehicle Description
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The second generation Ford Thunderbird was produced by Ford for the
1958 to 1960 model years as a successor to the popular 1955-1957
two-seater. In response to Ford-conducted surveys two major changes
were made to attract potential buyers: two rear seats were added
and the level of luxury and features of a full-sized car were
incorporated into a mid-size platform.
As a result, sales soared and the new model dramatically expanded
the personal luxury car market, winning the Motor Trend Car of the
Year in 1958. Over 200,000 units were produced in its three-year
model run, quadruple that of the two-seater in its three-year
span.
The new Thunderbird had a distinct new styling theme. The design
was driven entirely by the styling department and approved before
the engineering was considered. The design was one of two
proposals, styled primarily by Joe Oros, who later worked on the
1964 Ford Mustang. However, the losing proposal, styled by Elwood
Engel, would gain its own place in Ford Motor Company history:
after minor revisions, it would become the 1961 Lincoln
Continental.
For the 1959 model year, Ford made changes to the front, rear, and
side ornamentation; leather upholstery was available for the first
time. The rear suspension was revised, discarding coil springs for
Hotchkiss drive with parallel leaf springs. A new V8 engine, the
345-hp 430 cu in MEL-series, was available in small numbers. Sales
almost doubled again, to 67,456 units, including 10,261
convertibles. Thunderbird advertising in 1959 targeted women in
particular, showing glamorous models in country club and other
exclusive settings, and the sales figures bore out Ford's marketing
plans.
This GORGEOUS Thunderbird Has Been Well Preserved, With New Correct
Factory Color Paint Of Glacier Green, Leaving Door Jambs, Trunk And
Engine Compartment In Factory Original Paint.
Original Weatherstripping Is Holding Up Very Well.
Solid Clean Uni-body Floor Sections, With No Rust Issues Or
Corrosion.
Updated Exhaust System
Excellent Running And Smooth Ford 352 cid With 4 Barrel Carburetor,
Rated At 300 HP
Smooth Shifting Automatic Transmission With Column Shift
Effortless Power Steering
Stock AM Push Button Factory Radio
Day And Night Mirror
140 MPH Speedometer, Showing 94,xxx Miles
Factory Gauges With Clock
Drivers Side Rear View Mirror
Windshield Washer System
Padded Dash
Repainted In Stock Factory Color Of Glacier Green Code "G",
Stock Original Factory Interior In Green And White Vinyl Bucket
Seat Interior
Stock Factory Center Console
Rolling On Stock Bias Ply White Wall Tires With Stock Full Wheel
Hubcaps
Rear Fender Skirts
Original Spare Tire With Jack Assembly
Detailed Trunk Compartment
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This is a consignment vehicle and the information above was
provided by the current owner. We can make no guarantees as to the
accuracy of the above information. However, please understand as
with all pre-owned automobiles, the described condition is
subjective . .
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