Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics presents an exceptional and highly desirable
example of this second generation (1958-60) of Thunderbirds, a
beautiful high quality older restoration example of this 1960 Ford
Thunderbird 2 door Hardtop with a 352 c.i. 300HP 4BBL V8 engine
matched to it's original 'Cruise-O-Matic' transmission in
completely rust free condition in it's original factory 'Corinthian
White' color paint with it's original two-tone 'Beige amp; Tan'
vinyl interior and with factory options including bucket seats,
rare working factory 'Select-Aire' air conditioning, power
steering, power brakes, power windows, original AM radio, heater
amp; defroster, Lifeguard cushioned sun visors and instrument
panel, seat belts, tinted glass, electric clock, automatic dome
light, courtesy light, glove box amp; trunk light, full wheel
covers, rear skirts and wide White wall tires! By 1960 Ford was
betting the farm on a totally revamped line of full-size cars as
well as the totally new compact Falcon. The first of the four
seater Thunderbirds were nicknamed the 'Squarebird' because of
their 'boxy' lines and wide pillar roof, which would go on to be
applied to other Ford models from Galaxies and Falcons into the
60's, along with plenty of their competitors too. A slow starter as
far as collectibles, these are coming of age now and starting to
enjoy a strong following, especially obviously amongst Ford
enthusiasts. This particular car boasts it's original 'Corinthian
White' factory color paint with its two-tone 'Beige amp; Tan' vinyl
bucket seats interior which was restored to original specs for it's
previous lady owner with no expense spared some twenty years ago
and which has proven to be an obviously serious restoration by its
remarkable condition showing pride of ownership throughout the
intervening years and which we recently acquired and had driven
from the same lady's home garage in Arizona to our showroom in
Torrance, CA. Born and raised and always garaged in Arizona and in
quite stunning condition throughout.The floor boards, trunk and all
the typical rust-prone areas are completely solid and rust-free -
obviously an always garaged and cherished Arizona car since new.
The car has a beautiful restored trunk kit and a spare wheel with
it's jack is in the trunk. The 352 c.i 300HP V8 engine is extremely
strong and powerful and this particular car drives extremely well
and must be driven to be fully appreciated. The transmission shifts
smoothly through all the gears and the temperature always remains
cool! This is a rare opportunity to own a great daily driving and
never abused example of an obviously always garaged long time owned
and cherished rust free 1960 Ford Thunderbird 2 door Hardtop in
very fine condition throughout.