It looks good overall and the original hubcaps are included as well as the fender skirts, which are hopefully in the trunk. The only rust mentioned is surface rust, but there’s a shot of the LR wheel opening and it looks like rust has punched a hole there so that’ll have to be fixed. This particular car was is an older restoration according to the seller, who does “not want to spend any more time or money on it, so that is why it is so cheap, just want to move on.” I know the feeling. They only made a little over 53,000 T-Birds in the first generation but Ford made over 198,000 T-Birds in this second generation. Yep, it was a good business decision. The Thunderbird would be restyled yet again in 1961 so this one is right in the middle of the second generation. It proved to be a good business decision, sales took off. The Squarebird was about 20″ longer than the previous generation (1956 was the longest of the first generation Thunderbirds) and an extra two seats provided the marketing power that Ford thought they needed to compete. We all know that by 1959 Ford was already into the second year of the restyled and upsized Thunderbird. Even without the nice trailer, which is worth more than $1,600, this sounds like a very restorable T-Bird for a good price. If you buy a car, your admission will be refunded, and you will be given a 1 year membership.This 1959 Thunderbird found here on Craigslist in Evergreen, Colorado, is for sale at $1,600 firm and the trailer “is NOT included”, according to the owner. Without an appointment there is an admission fee to enter the showroom. If interested in a particular car, make an appointment with a salesman to see that car. One great suggestion is letting us do a walk around video that explains the car's condition in detail. Our salesmen are happy to assist with descriptions and making sure your questions are answered. What I am offering is my professional impression of the vehicle. A significant amount of effort goes into fact checking. I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. It got plenty of compliments and pictures too! I know there are some imperfections in the paint, nobody notices them, but this was a very thorough restoration. We made adjustments to the hood hinges and a power window motor.ĬONCLUSION: I picked this car and drove my daughter to prom in it last night. We replaced the wiper motor and repaired the cables, repaired headlight wiring, repaired driver's door lock and replaced a fuel line. SERVICE: We inspected the car and adjusted the carb and the timing. The Cruise-o-matic trans also looks fresh. The freeze plugs, fuel pump and starter look new. The fuel tank, straps and sending unit were replaced. Rebuilt brakes and they are converted to disc in front. New dual exhaust is neatly tucked up under the car. In back the bushings and shocks were replaced. UNDERSIDE: The front end steering and suspension is completely rebuilt. It has a 5th matching radial whitewall tire and wire wheel for a spare. TRUNK COMPARTMENT: The lid pops open from inside the car. The engine bay is clean metal repainted red. It has factory air conditioning, and it works! Upgraded Wilwood master cylinder. All the components look clean and proper. It also has power windows.ĮNGINE COMPARTMENT: It's restored and detailed. New glove box liner with an owner's manual. The instrument panel, knobs, steering wheel, glove box door, heater controls are all in excellent shape. The center console is in excellent shape. The red carpet looks new, and it has reproduction Thunderbird floormats. Both bucket seats are power, and they work. The seats were recushioned and redone in genuine leather. INTERIOR: I love all red interior it matches the exterior real well. The top is upgraded with tan Haartz cloth. The frame is painted, weatherstrips were replaced, power top pump and hoses were replaced. It rides comfortably with a set of radial whitewall tires. To make it even more stunning it sits on a set of sparkling wire wheels with spinners. It looks like all the chrome was redone or replaced. Weatherstrips and sill plates were replaced. It's polished like glass but there are bubbles in the paint in various places if you look for them. Repainted its original Brandywine Red color. This one is laser straight and fits right. That says a lot, it says I feel it's one of the best looking and reliable cars we have!ĮXTERIOR: The "square bird" is a very stylish design with character. My daughter asked for a beautiful car for prom, of all the beauties we have we picked this one. The air blows cold, clock works, rides nice. It is obvious there was no expense spared, the car was done right. Gorgeous! Genuine leather, cold a/c, ps, pdb, pw, p seat.ġ,680 miles since a ground up restoration.
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