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1959 Ford Thunderbird Base Hardtop 2-door 5.8l on 2040-cars

Year:1959 Mileage:97892
Location:

Duluth, Minnesota, United States

Duluth, Minnesota, United States

 

DESCRIPTION

This 1959 Thunderbird is a rust free car that the original buyer in California owned for 40 years.  Owner 2 was his daughter, in California, who owned it for 7 years.  At that time the car had 92,000 miles.  From there the car went to Washington State, West Virginia, and Kentucky.  I have approximately $15,500 invested in this car. Selling due to health at a reduced price.

 

Rebuilt 352/300h.p. V8.  Transmission professionally rebuilt in Aug. 2011 with 97,401 miles. New tires, gas tank and sending unit replaced in 2010.  Car also had some new interior, but I am not sure what was replaced, maybe the carpet. Car was repainted a new color called Brandy wine and Colonial White. This color was only available on the Thunderbird. Also all new door moldings were replaced at that time. Also new leaf springs installed. New upper and lower ball joints, tie rod, rebuilt master cyl. New frt. And rear wheel cyl. Recent new brake shoes. Life time frt. End alignment by firestone. All fluids replaced. The list goes on. I replaced the quarter window seals that were brittle from age, and also the dome light lens. I can not think of any thing it needs mechanically. Engine is tight, runs smooth, no smoke at all.  I have all paper work back to 1959, including all license plates, owners manual, original build sheet, window sticker, original bill of sale, and repair documents which probably exceed the price of the car.  Car is original, rust free and still has original undercoating.  bumpers are very presentable, side spears are excellent. Has Original glass. Car has P.S./ P.B. and power seat.  Original AM radio and clock still work.  This vehicle is being sold as is without warranty, The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, Authenticity, or defects here in. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and have been satisfied as to the condition and value, and to bid based upon that judgment solely. Winning bidder must contact me within 24 hours of Auction end and make arrangements for payment at that time. A $ 500.00 non-refundable deposit is due via PayPal within 48 Hrs. of Auction end. The remaining balance is to be paid via Cashiers Check (once cleared) or cash in person within 7 days of Auction end. If no contact is made within 24 Hrs. I reserve the right to relist the vehicle or sell to the next high bidder. Buyer is responsible for pickup or Shipping of this vehicle. The reserve on this vehicle is extremely low, approximately $4,800 under average selling price. Great Buy!

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