1959 Thunderbird T-bird Red Convertible Wire Wheels A Real Classic on 2040-cars
Texarkana, Texas, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:352 V8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: Thunderbird
Trim: red 2 white
Options: Convertible
Drive Type: 2
Mileage: 89,000
Exterior Color: Red
Country of Manufacture: United States
Interior Color: Red
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Model Year History Overview:
The big four seater “Square Bird” as it is called was first introduced in 1958. It was a dramatic design with unibody construction, all coil suspension, and rakish lowness. Crisp new styling popularized the square-cut “formal” hardtop roofline. The 113-inch wheelbase was compact, yet provided ample interior room for four. Both hardtop and convertible models were offered. With two models and room for four, it was a solid success. Almost twice as many found buyers as any of the previous two-seaters. The ‘59s changed only in detail: a horizontal grille instead of honeycomb, air scoop, taillight panels among other small items. Owing to production over a full year, the ’59 bested the ’58 in sales.
Total 1959 Thunderbird Production: 67,456
Total 1959 Convertible Production: 10,261
Originally Sold To: N/A
Original MSRP: $3,879.00
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