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 particular 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 and 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 Brandy Wine 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 229 miles. For the trained aficionado, or the dedicated
enthusiast, there will be few such exemplary cars to be had as this
market! Beginning with a 1959 J-code hardtop, the restorer spent
some 5,000 man hours during the restoration to convert it to a
factory convertible saving the original hardtop components to be
used as an accessory auxiliary component. You will find it is
beyond remarkable well executed 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 dipped for the
ultimate shine, and hand-rubbed paint that is as deep as the ocean,
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 cigarette lighter! 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!
