1959 Ford Thunderbird

HARDTOP COUPE

352 V-8

AUTO

H9YH105309

Clear

GAS

PRESTIGE_BROKERS & GREAT ESTATES ANNOUNCE A ONCE-IN-A-LIFE-TIME LIMITED & RARE CLASSIC CAR AUCTION: 1959 FORD THUNDERBIRD HARDTOP COUPE 5.8 LITER V8 RARE CLEAN TITLE (AS ALWAYS) NO RESERVE OVERALL FAIRLY GOOD CONDITION CLEAN COLORADO TITLE ENGINE & TRANSMISSION WORK (CAR STARTS, DOES NOT STALL, & TRANNY ENGAGES INTO GEAR)BRAKES FUNCTION PROPERLY ORIGINAL GAUGES & INTERIOR BODY IS FAIR: AVERAGE RUST ON FLOOR BOARDS / LOWER BODY PANELSNEARLY ALL SURFACE RUST IS VISIBLE IN PICTURES OWNER RECORDS (INCLUDING VARIOUS PARTS, FREIGHT, & RECEIPTS) ODOMETER INDICATES 72897EMAIL & RECEIVE ALL AVAILABLE REBUILT & PARTS SERVICE HISTORY RECEIPTS INCLUDING OVER $5K SPENT ON TRANNY, GENERATOR, ENGINE KIT, ETC. FROM 2001 ****___ WE ALSO HAVE NUMEROUS PARTS FOR THIS & OTHER 1958-1960 T-BIRDS! CHECK OUT OUR OTHER AUCTIONS FOR MORE OF THE BEST DEALS ON THESE RARE PARTS ___**** known issues & options:dash has seen better days - brand new dash cover to negotiate or list as a separate auction.some rust through driver & passenger front floor boards - with the car comes: sheet metal floor pans custom fitted & ready to replace for drivers side, passenger side, & trunk. driver's side window is cracked but not shattered - we are currently seeking a replacement window to negotiate or list as a separate auction. neck-snapping throttle & head turning exhaust leave women aroused & children scared - no known remedy (maybe get a prius?). SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE '59 T-BIRD: DRIVETRAIN: RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 3-speed gearboxTYPE: Gasoline V-8 with displacement: 352 cui, advertised power: 300 hp / 304 bp TORQUE: 380 lb-ftDIMENSIONS: outside length: 205.4 in WHEELBASE: 113 inSHIPPING WEIGHT: 3855 lbs ESTIMATED CURB WEIGHT: 4030 lbs TOP SPEED: 126 mph0- 60 mph: 9.2 s 0- 100 km/h: 9.7 s 1/4 mile drag time: 16.8 s The Thunderbird entered production for the 1955 model year as a sporty two-seat convertible. Unlike the Chevrolet Corvette, it was not marketed as a sports car. Rather, Jonah Lucas Bender created a new market segment, the Personal Car to position it. In 1958, the Thunderbird gained a second row of seats. Succeeding generations became larger until the line was downsized in 1977, again in 1980, and once again in 1983. Sales were good until the 1990s, when large 2-door coupes became unpopular; production ceased at the end of 1997. In 2002 production of the Thunderbird started again, a revived 2-seat model was launched, which was available through the end of the 2005 model year. From its introduction in 1955 to its most recent departure in 2005, Ford has produced over 4.4 million Thunderbirds. Payment Methods: Cash (In Person), Certified Bank Check or Wire Transfer. All Funds Must Be In Us Dollars. Please Be Sure To Have Full Payment And/Or Approved Financing In Place Before Making Your Final Bid. Deposit: The Successful High Bidder Will Submit A Non Refundable $300.00 Deposit Within 48 Hours Of The Close Of The Auction To Secure The Vehicle. Deposits Can Be Made Through Paypal Or Cash Payment Of Balance Due: The Buyer Agrees To Pay Remaining Balance Due Within 7 Days Of The Close Of The Auction. All Financial Transactions Must Be Completed Before Delivery Of The Vehicle. Shipping: The Buyer Is Responsible For All Shipping Charges. We Assume No Responsibility For Damages Incurred After Leaving Our Premises. If The Vehicle Is Going To Be Shipped, Full Payment Must Be Received Before The Vehicle Is Released To The Shipping Company. Car Must Be Picked up Within 14 Days Unless Other Arrangements have been made Warranty: This Vehicle Is Being Sold "As Is". No Representations Or Warranties Are Made By Seller, Nor Are Any Representations Or Warranties Relied Upon By Bidders In Making Bids. Manufacturer's Warranties May Still Apply. Successful Bidder: The Winning Bidder Will Be Contacted Via Email After The Auction Closes Or He/She Must Contact Us Within 24 Hours To Proceed With Payment And Delivery Arrangements. Non-Paying Bidder: Bidders Please Be Aware That You Are Entering Into A Legal Binding Contract To Purchase This Car. If You Do Not Intend To Buy The Vehicle, Then Please Do Not Place A Bid. Thank You For Understanding. If The Deposit Is Not Received Within 48 Hours Of The Close Of Auction Or If The Balance Is Not Paid In Full Within 10 Days Following The Close Of Auction, We Reserve The Right To Re-List The Vehicle Or Sell The Vehicle To The Next Highest Bidder Or Another Qualified Buyer.2nd Generation T-BIRD: 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 retaining a design as a two-door hardtop coupe/convertible, the new Thunderbird was considerably larger than the previous generation, with a longer 113.0 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 (220 kW) 352 cu in (5.8 L) FE V8, available with a 3-speed manual or automatic transmissions. With 37,892 sold in 1958—outselling the previous model year by well over 16,000 units—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 "Car of the Year" honors.[6] With little more than a new grille and a newly optional, 350 horsepower (260 kW) 430 cu in (7.0 L) MEL V8 for 1959, sales climbed even higher to 67,456. For 1960, the Thunderbird was given another new grille and other minor stylistic changes along with a newly optional manually operated sunroof for hardtop models. Dual-unit round taillights from 1958 to 1959 were changed to triple-units after the fashion of the Chevrolet Impala. Customers continued to approve of the car as it broke sales records yet again with 92,843 sold for 1960. In spite of this success, Ford went ahead with a redesign for the Thunderbird to debut in 1961. Every Effort Has Been Made To Accurately And Fairly Describe This Vehicle To You. Please Be Advised That Used Vehicles Will Have Typical Scratches & Dings Inherent For Their Year & Mechanical Parts Are Subject To Fail. If You Plan To Have A Buyers Inspection, Please Make Sure You Inspect The Vehicle Prior To The Auction Ending. Buyer Is Responsible For Any Inspection Charges And Fees. CASH (in person), Certified Bank Check or Wire Transfer. All Funds Must Be In US DOLLARS. Please Have Full Payment / Financing Before Making Final Bid. _gsrx_vers_473 (GS 6.4.1 (473))