1958 Ford Thunderbird

Convertible

352

Automatic

H8YJ134377

Clear

Gasoline

1958 RED TBIRD CONVERTIBLE FOR SALE. 4,824 MILES - ENGINE REBUILT, NEW EXHAUST SYSTEM, TBIRD MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY AND WHITEWALL TIRES. THE CAR IS IN GOOD CONDITION. THE TOP IS AUTOMATIC AND IT'S LOTS OF FUN TO DRIVE, ESPECIALLY ON A SUNNY DAY!!! ONLY 2,134 - 1958 CONVERTIBLE MODELS WERE MADE. A TV SHOW TITLED "RESTORATION" WHILE RESTORING ONE SAID THAT ONLY 76 OF THE 1958 CONVERTIBLES ARE STILL REGISTERED. HISTORY OF THIS CLASSIC PLUS LINK WHERE THIS WAS FOUND IS POSTED BELOW. 1958 THUNDERBIRD TUDOR This 1958 Thunderbird Tudor, Series 63A, was produced in the first year of the second generation T-Birds. Instead of just two colors, the enamel paint came in a choice of 12 colors and options were: a Fordomatic automatic transmission, dual-range automatic transmission and pushbutton radio. Of the 37,892 Thunderbirds sold in 1958, only 2,134 were Convertibles and.35,758 were Tudors. Although the Thunderbird had been considered a rousing success, Ford executives -- particularly Robert McNamara -- felt that the car's position as a two-seater restricted its sales potential. As a result, the car was redesigned as a four-seater for 1958. Though keeping a design as a two-door hardtop coupe/convertible, the new Thunderbird was considerably larger than the previous generation, with a longer 113 inches wheelbase to accommodate the new back seat. The increased size also increased the car's weight significantly by close to 1,000 pounds. Along with a new, more rigid unibody construction was new styling, including dual headlights (for a total of four), more prominent tailfins, a bolder chrome grille, and a larger, though non-functional, hood scoop. Powering the Thunderbird was a new, 300 horsepower, 352 c.i.d. VE V8, available with a 3-speed manual or automatic transmission. With 37,892 sold in 1958 -- outselling the previous model year by well over 16,000 vehicles -- the new Thunderbird began a sales momentum previously unseen with the car. It was also history-making, becoming the first individual model line (as opposed to an entire company), to earn Motor Trend's "Car of the Year" honors. http://www.railwayvillage.org/fordthunderbird1.html This car is being sold, AS IS, WHERE IS< There are no warranties,expressed written or implied. It is the responsibility of the buyer to fully inspect the vehicle or have an appraiser inspect vehicle.