Rare factory air conditioning in a convertible.
1958-1960 was known as the "square birds". They were the first
Thunderbirds with a back seat, also given credit as the first
personal luxury car. They had distinctive style all it's own.
EXTERIOR: Very nice straight body with proper body gaps. The
original Colonial white is polished very smooth and glossy. Only
minor flaws if you look for them. Overall the chrome shows real
well. Rechromed rear bumper, replaced door handles. It has dual
deluxe mirrors. Upgraded with a rich black Hartz cloth. Radial
whitewall tires, mint set of hubcaps.
INTERIOR: Sporty bucket seats and a console. Overall very good.
Door panels, dash pad, carpet show well. Correct reproduction
upholstery with chrome piping. The instruments, knobs, heater
controls look good. A retro stereo and upgraded speakers were
added. It also has seat belts front and back.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: 352-300 hp runs smooth. It features rare air
conditioning, power steering and brakes. It all looks factory-
correct manifolds, air cleaner, valve covers, even the washer fluid
bag. Overall clean and proper.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: It has a complete gray and white liner kit in
great shape. The spare tire has a matching cover. The 1959 Bird has
a unique power top system. A button inside the car releases the
solenoids that open the trunk lid, then there's a power top switch
located in the trunk.
UNDERSIDE: Appears to be solid metal with a light undercoating.
Front end components appear to be new. Lower control arms,
bushings, shocks have been replaced. Steering components look good.
In back it has new coil over shocks. There's a new dual exhaust
system. The fuel tank has been replaced. It has 4 wheel drum
brakes, the e-brake is hooked up. Bottom of the motor is clean, it
has a Cruise-o-matic transmission.
This is a beautiful car with unique style features in and out.
Overall very good shape. It makes a great cruiser!
I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for
virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. A significant
amount of effort goes into fact checking. What I am offering is my
professional impression of the vehicle.
Our salesmen are happy to assist with descriptions and making sure
your questions are answered. One great suggestion is letting us do
a walk around video that explains the car's condition in
detail.
**These cars are displayed in a museum. If interested in a
particular car make an appointment with a salesman to see that car.
Without an appointment there is an admission fee to enter the
showroom. If you buy a car, your admission will be refunded and you
will be given a 1 year membership.
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Air conditioning
Power steering
Power brakes
Power top
Black cloth top
Radial whitewalls
Retro stereo
Seatbelts
