For Sale: 1959 Ford Thunderbird in Lithia Springs, Georgia

This glamorous 1959 Ford Thunderbird Convertible is an exceptional example of why these cars are so coveted and collected today. For 1958, Ford discontinued the two-seat Thunderbird in favor of a larger, four-seat 'Square Bird' version that was well received and was an unqualified sales success. The innovative monocoque construction allowed the new T-Bird to maintain an exceptionally low stance with an overall height of only 52.5 inches and a mere 5.3 inches of ground clearance.

This rare Red beauty has been restored to a high standard and is absolutely stunning. Adding to the glamor and excitement of this Thunderbird are a set of Kelsey-Hayes style wire wheels wrapped with wide whitewall radial tires and a continental kit in the rear. The correct two-tone red and white interior is spectacular with bucket seats, console and disappearing white convertible top.

Rare J-Code 430 cubic inch engine option

One of only 1,168 J-code 1959 Thunderbird Convertibles

Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission

Kelsey-Hayes style wire wheels

Wide whitewall radial tires

Continental kit

Power convertible top

Bucket seats

For 1958, the standard motor available was an X-code 352cubic inch with 235bhp and the more powerful 300bhp W-code version of the engine was an option. 1959 saw the introduction of the big 430 cubic inch J-code that was sourced directly from Lincoln producing 345 horsepower. Of the 67,456 Thunderbirds Ford produced for the 1959 model year, just 10,261 were convertibles.

Of those, a mere 1,168 convertibles were optioned with the powerful J-code 430 engine, making this Thunderbird both a rare and highly desirable car. The massive 7-liter V8 is mated to the optional Cruise-O-Matic transmission and driving through a 2.91:1 rear axle.

This 1959 Ford Thunderbird Convertible J-Code, beautifully restored and outfitted with the rarest and most powerful motor available, is a rare find. Call today!