1959 Ford Thunderbird
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Specifications:
Engine: 5.8l V8 Transmission: automatic Features: AC, PS, Electric windows, seats and roof. White wall tyres, all new chrome and parts imported from the USA. |
The 1958 - 1960 Ford Thunderbird was the 2nd generation of the the Thunderbird. While intended as the successor for the 1955-1957 two-seater, two major changes were made to attract potential buyers. Convertible and fixed-roof pillarless hardtop bodystyles were offered, whereas the first generation models had been available with a detachable glass-fibre hard top and a folding fabric top. Most visibly, the 1958 Thunderbird was nearly two feet longer as Ford had added two rear seats to the vehicle.
Along with the 1958 Lincolns, the 2nd generation Thunderbird was the first Ford Motor Company vehicle designed with unibody construction eschewing a separate chassis. The intent was to allow the maximum interior space in a relatively small exterior package. The 1958 Thunderbird was only 52.5 inches tall, nearly 9 inches shorter than an average American sedan; the Thunderbird had only 5.8 inches of ground clearance. To accommodate the higher drivetrain tunnel that was required in a lower car, Ford used it as a styling feature, building in a full-length center console featuring ashtrays, switches, and minor controls; as the console divided both seats, the Thunderbird was a true four-passenger vehicle.
The car was fitted with the 300-hp 5.8l FE-series engine, Standard transmission was a three-speed manual transmission, with optional overdrive or Cruise-O-Matic three-speed automatic. Front suspension was independent, with coil springs and unequal-length A-arms. The rear was a live axle suspended by coil springs, drum brakes were used at all four wheels.
This particular car was imported into SA from the USA and is fully licensed and registered. It was completely restored from the ground up and is in new concourse condition. As far as we know, there are only 3 1959 Ford Thunderbirds in SA and this one has to be the best of them
Price is R1,250,000
Along with the 1958 Lincolns, the 2nd generation Thunderbird was the first Ford Motor Company vehicle designed with unibody construction eschewing a separate chassis. The intent was to allow the maximum interior space in a relatively small exterior package. The 1958 Thunderbird was only 52.5 inches tall, nearly 9 inches shorter than an average American sedan; the Thunderbird had only 5.8 inches of ground clearance. To accommodate the higher drivetrain tunnel that was required in a lower car, Ford used it as a styling feature, building in a full-length center console featuring ashtrays, switches, and minor controls; as the console divided both seats, the Thunderbird was a true four-passenger vehicle.
The car was fitted with the 300-hp 5.8l FE-series engine, Standard transmission was a three-speed manual transmission, with optional overdrive or Cruise-O-Matic three-speed automatic. Front suspension was independent, with coil springs and unequal-length A-arms. The rear was a live axle suspended by coil springs, drum brakes were used at all four wheels.
This particular car was imported into SA from the USA and is fully licensed and registered. It was completely restored from the ground up and is in new concourse condition. As far as we know, there are only 3 1959 Ford Thunderbirds in SA and this one has to be the best of them
Price is R1,250,000