Vehicle Description
Very rare, factory J-code 430ci V8 producing 350 horsepower!
Equipped with all favored equipment that includes air conditioning,
power steering & brakes, power seat, 14" Kelsey Hayes wire wheels,
tonneau cover, continental kit, and more!! Known affectionately as
the Square Bird" this body style was only produced for 3 years and
represents the first of the larger bodied 4-seater T-birds, the
introduction of the 2-door hardtop, and the complete departure from
the 2-seater roadsters produced from 1955 to 1957.
This utterly superb 1959 Thunderbird is direct from a collection
and boasts an exceptional nut & bolt rotisserie restoration and is
in exceptional condition throughout! Powered by the rare and
powerful J-code 430ci-4bbl V8 linked to smooth shifting
Cruise-O-Matic transmission, and fitted with favored options such
as Select-Aire air conditioner, power steering & brakes, power
convertible top, power driver's seat, heater/defrost, upgraded
AM/FM/Cassette radio in stock location, all tinted glass, exterior
spotlight rearview mirrors, chrome 14" Kelsey Hayes wire wheels
surrounded by Coker Classic 3" radial whitewall tires, front bumper
guards, fender skirts, rear continental kit, rear seat tonneau
cover, auxiliary hardtop with sunroof, windshield washer, and
more!
This Thunderbird, finished in beautiful Torch Red with all new
black interior upholstery accented with silver piping, is as
stunning to see as it is to drive! It was treated to a professional
rotisserie restoration where you can confidently say every single
nut and bolt was touched and every single component was restored,
rebuilt, or replaced for new. It is as beautifully sharp and
detailed underneath as it is on top and has never seen inclement
weather of any kind. Obviously hardly used since completion in
2012, it has been wonderfully maintained for car shows accumulating
only 482 miles. For the trained aficionado, or the dedicated
enthusiast, there will be few such exemplary cars to be had in this
market!
Beginning with a rare 1959 J-code hardtop, the restorer spent some
5,000-man hours during the restoration to convert components over
to a more suitable, factory convertible chassis. You will find the
efforts beyond remarkable with results far superior to any factory
car from the assembly line! Looking closely, note the hood latches,
hood catches, wiper surrounds, door latches, etc. have all been
chromed. The door sill plates, and interior bright work have all
been highly polished, all exterior chrome triple plated for the
ultimate shine, and hand-rubbed paint that is remarkable, even
underneath the car and inner fender wells! A completely polished
stainless steel exhaust system, fully finished trunk area, and
durable Hartz Stayfast canvass top all continue to add to the
unrivaled nature of this amazing restoration! All features on this
car are in working order including wonderfully cold a/c, dash
clock, courtesy lights, all safety items, power convertible top
operation, right down to the 12-volt dash outlet!
More recently, the owner of the past 10 years has since converted
the original carburetor to a FiTech Go-EFI electronic fuel
injection system and incorporated the addition of a RideTech air
bag ride control system to all four wheels, with height level
sensors. This was all completed as part of a reality TV episode of
"Speed is the New Black" with Classic Car Studio in St. Louis, MO
completing the work. It adds a touch or modern tech to a timeless
piece of Ford T-Bird style! It can be seen its entirety during
season two, episode four in 2018.
This is a Thunderbird you must truly see to appreciate! A
remarkable buy in every sense just for the restoration cost savings
alone! St. Louis Car Museum is a traditional dealership using the
power of the internet and its many resources as promotional tools.
Special cars, such as the one in this listing, are advertised on
e-Bay as well as several other local and national advertising
services. We also receive a consistent amount of walk-in traffic
and very often, our cars sell before the close of the e-Bay
listings. Serious buyers should not hesitate to call us with
questions or to discuss securing a vehicle. Thanks for looking!
