It could also be cool to be cruising with Suzanne Sommers in a two-seater, however Ford thought the extra the merrier and added two seats out again in 1958. One of these “Squarebirds,” a 1959 Thunderbird convertible, is our seller Pick of the Day. It is listed on the market on ClassicCars.com by Connors Motorcar Company in West Chester, Pennsylvania. (Click the link to view the listing)
When the four-seat unibody Thunderbird was launched in February 13, 1958, it was accessible with the “FE” 352 plus a handful of 332cid V8s for export markets. Ford had supposed to make the 350-horsepower “MEL” 430 accessible, however that didn’t occur till 1959.
Cosmetically, the 1959 Thunderbird featured entrance and rear grilles with a horizontal motif, plus revised facet ornamentation. Underneath the pores and skin, the Thunderbird boasted an improved rear suspension. Leather inside was a welcome new choice. All informed, these have been enhancements to make it “America’s most becoming car.”
This Flamingo Pink 1959 Thunderbird is provided with the optionally available J-code 430 V8, automated transmission (consider it or not, a three-speed guide was commonplace), energy brakes, energy steering, and even air situation. Other options including to the luxurious embrace energy home windows, energy seat, and wire wheels. The “Sport Spare Wheel Carrier” and tonneau cowl add to the cruising cred. “Multiple award winner, ready for show or go!” says the vendor.
Pimped out? Possibly, given the customized inside, wheels, tonneau cowl, and bolder-than-factory hue. But the early Thunderbirds have been constructed for cruising in fashion, and nobody can deny this 1959 Ford Thunderbird convertible is missing in such. Connor Motorcars Company is asking $69,000, so attain out to Carlo Connors for additional info.
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