1959 Ford Thunderbird

THIS 1959 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE IS LOCATED IN: WINDSOR, NJ 08561 The second generation Ford Thunderbird (also called Square Bird) was produced by Ford for the 1958 to 1960 model years as a successor to the popular 1955 1957 two-seater. In response to Ford-conducted surveys two major changes were made to attract potential buyers: two rear seats were added and the level of luxury and features of a full-sized car were incorporated into a mid-size platform. As a result, sales soared and the new model dramatically expanded the personal luxury car market, winning the Motor Trend Car of the Year in 1958. Sales totalled 198,191 over three model years, approximately four times that of the earlier two seat model. Along with the 1958 Lincolns, the 1958 Thunderbird was the first Ford Motor Company vehicle designed with unibody construction. 1959 For the 1959 model year, Ford made changes to the front, rear, and side ornamentation; leather upholstery was available for the first time. The rear suspension was revised, discarding coil springs for Hotchkiss drive with parallel leaf springs. A new V8 engine, the 345-hp 430 cu in (7.0 L) MEL-series, was available in small numbers. Sales almost doubled again, to 67,456 units, including 10,261 convertibles. Thunderbird advertising in 1959 targeted women in particular, showing glamorous models in country club and other exclusive settings, and the sales figures bore out Fords marketing plans. 1959 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE CLEAN TITLE IN HAND WHITE EXTERIOR WITH BLACK INTERIOR BLACK SOFT TOP 66,285 LOW MILES 352 V8 ENGINE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION RUNS AND DRIVES HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN THIS GREAT CLASSIC!