Dressed in glossy red paint and looking well-fitted and vital from every angle, this 1959 Ford Thunderbird is an outstanding example of its storied model in its more expansive, "Square Bird" era form, where it transitioned into a full-fledged four-seater. More than 65 years after it first rolled off the assembly line, it has been restored to top form while maintaining its original factory configuration, so it's not only looking great but running great, as well. Thunderbirds from this period featured a nice collection of chrome, and as you take a lap around the car, you'll notice that it's all in fine shape, including the beefy front bumper that encircles an ornate grille - and its badging is all present and accounted for.
The color-matched interior blends vinyl and cloth and really looks sharp. As you lower yourself into the driver's seat and take a glance around, you'll notice that there is plenty of space to accommodate four full-sized adults. The seating is in good shape, with front buckets that show only the slightest of wear and a rear bench with contoured backrests that not only give it a distinctive appearance but are also very comfortable. The white, factory-style steering wheel offers a nice bit of contrast, and just beyond it there are some really striking visual elements, including a chrome instrument panel that houses a collection of clear, white-faced gauges and an intricately detailed center console. At the center of the dash, a retro-style AM/FM/Cassette stereo has been seamlessly installed in place of the original radio.
This vintage Ford is powered by a period-correct 352-cubic-inch V8 that was a potent performer from the time it left the factory. Fed by a 4-barrel carburetor that's still perched on a stock intake manifold, the engine is in fine form, pulling with plenty of strength and pairing with a 3-speed automatic Cruise-O-Matic transmission that shifts with precision. The overall driving experience this car provides is reassuringly solid. It tracks well, its power steering is smooth and quiet, and its factory-style drum brakes bring it to a stop with no fanfare.
HIGHLIGHTS
PERIOD-CORRECT 352-CUBIC-INCH V8
4-BARREL CARBURETOR
3-SPEED AUTOMATIC CRUISE-O-MATIC TRANSMISSION
POWER STEERING
DUAL EXHAUST, WITH CHAMBERED MUFFLERS
14" STEEL WHEELS WITH HUBCAPS
ULTRA-SHARP RED PAINT
RED VINYL AND CLOTH INTERIOR
POWER SEATS
CENTER CONSOLE
AM/FM/CASSETTE
RESTORATION PHOTOS INCLUDED
A storied classic that's as much fun to drive as it is to look at, this 1959 Ford Thunderbird cruises on a set of period-correct 14" steel wheels wrapped with bias-ply whitewall tires that add the perfect finishing touch to its thoroughly authentic appearance. Call today!
