Drivetrain
Chassis
Body
Very rare, factoryJ-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 asthe Square Bird" this particular body style was only produced for3 years and represents the first of the larger bodied 4-seaterT-birds, the introduction of the 2 door hardtop, and the completedeparture from the 2-seater roadsters produced from 1955 to 1957.This utterly superb 1959 Thunderbird is direct from a collectionand boasts an exceptional nut & bolt rotisserie restoration and isin exceptional condition throughout! Powered by the rare andpowerful J-code 430ci-4bbl V8 linked to smooth shiftingCruise-O-Matic transmission, and fitted with favored options suchas Select-Aire air conditioner, power steering and brakes, powerconvertible top, power driver's seat, heater/defrost, upgradedAM/FM/Cassette radio in stock location, all tinted glass, exteriorspotlight rearview mirrors, chrome 14" Kelsey Hayes wire wheelssurrounded by Coker Classic 3" radial whitewall tires, front bumperguards,fender skirts, rear continental kit, rear seat tonneaucover, auxiliary hardtop with sunroof, windshield washer, and more!This Thunderbird, finished in beautiful Brandy Wine Red with allnew black interior upholstery accented with silver piping, is asstunning to see as it is to drive! It was treated to a professionalrotisserie restoration where you can confidently say every singlenut and bolt was touched and every single component was restored,rebuilt, or replaced for new. It is as beautifully sharp anddetailed underneath as it is on top, and has never seen inclementweather of any kind. Obviously hardly used since completion in2012, it has been wonderfully maintained for car shows accumulatingonly 229 miles. For the trained aficionado, or the dedicatedenthusiast, there will be few such exemplary cars to be had as thismarket! Beginning with a 1959 J-code hardtop, the restorer spentsome 5,000 man hours during the restoration to convert it to afactory convertible saving the original hardtop components to beused as an accessory auxiliary component. You will find it isbeyond remarkable well executed with results far superior to anyfactory car from the assembly line! Looking closely, note the hoodlatches, hood catches, wiper surrounds, door latches, etc. have allbeen chromed. The door sill plates and interior bright work haveall been highly polished, all exterior chrome triple dipped for theultimate shine, and hand-rubbed paint that is as deep as the ocean,even underneath the car and inner fender wells! A completelypolished stainless steel exhaust system, fully finished trunk area,and durable Hartz Stayfast canvass top all continue to add to theunrivaled nature of this amazing restoration! All features on thiscar are in working order including wonderfully cold a/c, dashclock, courtesy lights, all safety items, power convertible topoperation, right down to the cigarette lighter! This is aThunderbird you must truly see to appreciate! A remarkable buy inevery sense just for the restoration cost savings alone! St. LouisCar Museum is a traditional dealership using the power of theinternet and its many resources as promotional tools. Special cars,such as the one in this listing, are advertised on e-Bay as well asseveral other local and national advertising services. We alsoreceive a consistent amount of walk-in traffic and very often, ourcars sell before the close of the e-Bay listings. Serious buyersshould not hesitate to call us with questions or to discusssecuring a vehicle. Thanks for looking!
1959 Ford
Thunderbird
Quick Specs
Description
Very rare, factoryJ-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 asthe Square Bird" this particular body style was only produced for3 years and represents the first of the larger bodied 4-seaterT-birds, the introduction of the 2 door hardtop, and the completedeparture from the 2-seater roadsters produced from 1955 to 1957.This utterly superb 1959 Thunderbird is direct from a collectionand boasts an exceptional nut & bolt rotisserie restoration and isin exceptional condition throughout! Powered by the rare andpowerful J-code 430ci-4bbl V8 linked to smooth shiftingCruise-O-Matic transmission, and fitted with favored options suchas Select-Aire air conditioner, power steering and brakes, powerconvertible top, power driver's seat, heater/defrost, upgradedAM/FM/Cassette radio in stock location, all tinted glass, exteriorspotlight rearview mirrors, chrome 14" Kelsey Hayes wire wheelssurrounded by Coker Classic 3" radial whitewall tires, front bumperguards,fender skirts, rear continental kit, rear seat tonneaucover, auxiliary hardtop with sunroof, windshield washer, and more!This Thunderbird, finished in beautiful Brandy Wine Red with allnew black interior upholstery accented with silver piping, is asstunning to see as it is to drive! It was treated to a professionalrotisserie restoration where you can confidently say every singlenut and bolt was touched and every single component was restored,rebuilt, or replaced for new. It is as beautifully sharp anddetailed underneath as it is on top, and has never seen inclementweather of any kind. Obviously hardly used since completion in2012, it has been wonderfully maintained for car shows accumulatingonly 229 miles. For the trained aficionado, or the dedicatedenthusiast, there will be few such exemplary cars to be had as thismarket! Beginning with a 1959 J-code hardtop, the restorer spentsome 5,000 man hours during the restoration to convert it to afactory convertible saving the original hardtop components to beused as an accessory auxiliary component. You will find it isbeyond remarkable well executed with results far superior to anyfactory car from the assembly line! Looking closely, note the hoodlatches, hood catches, wiper surrounds, door latches, etc. have allbeen chromed. The door sill plates and interior bright work haveall been highly polished, all exterior chrome triple dipped for theultimate shine, and hand-rubbed paint that is as deep as the ocean,even underneath the car and inner fender wells! A completelypolished stainless steel exhaust system, fully finished trunk area,and durable Hartz Stayfast canvass top all continue to add to theunrivaled nature of this amazing restoration! All features on thiscar are in working order including wonderfully cold a/c, dashclock, courtesy lights, all safety items, power convertible topoperation, right down to the cigarette lighter! This is aThunderbird you must truly see to appreciate! A remarkable buy inevery sense just for the restoration cost savings alone! St. LouisCar Museum is a traditional dealership using the power of theinternet and its many resources as promotional tools. Special cars,such as the one in this listing, are advertised on e-Bay as well asseveral other local and national advertising services. We alsoreceive a consistent amount of walk-in traffic and very often, ourcars sell before the close of the e-Bay listings. Serious buyersshould not hesitate to call us with questions or to discusssecuring a vehicle. Thanks for looking!
1959 Ford
Thunderbird
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