It may be cool to be cruising with Suzanne Sommers in a two-seater, but Ford thought the more the merrier and added two seats out back in 1958. One of those “Squarebirds,” a 1959 Thunderbird convertible, is our dealer Pick of the Day. It is listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by Connors Motorcar Company in West Chester, Pennsylvania. (Click the link to view the listing)
When the four-seat unibody Thunderbird was introduced in February 13, 1958, it was available with the “FE” 352 plus a handful of 332cid V8s for export markets. Ford had intended to make the 350-horsepower “MEL” 430 available, but that didn’t happen until 1959.
Cosmetically, the 1959 Thunderbird featured front and rear grilles with a horizontal motif, plus revised side ornamentation. Underneath the skin, the Thunderbird boasted an improved rear suspension. Leather interior was a welcome new option. All told, these were improvements to make it “America’s most becoming car.”
This Flamingo Pink 1959 Thunderbird is equipped with the optional J-code 430 V8, automatic transmission (believe it or not, a three-speed manual was standard), power brakes, power steering, and even air condition. Other features adding to the luxury include power windows, power seat, and wire wheels. The “Sport Spare Wheel Carrier” and tonneau cover add to the cruising cred. “Multiple award winner, ready for show or go!” says the seller.
Pimped out? Possibly, given the custom interior, wheels, tonneau cover, and bolder-than-factory hue. But the early Thunderbirds were built for cruising in style, and no one can deny this 1959 Ford Thunderbird convertible is lacking in such. Connor Motorcars Company is asking $69,000, so reach out to Carlo Connors for further information.
To view this listing on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.
I’m interested in your Flamingo T Bird. Any interest in a part trade of my Mint Perfect 2003 Corvette Conv. With 30,000
Documented miles? Thank you, WND
That is not a 430 engine. It may show it on the data plate, but the engine shown is a FE, no fuel pump up top and spark plugs are arranged differently than on the MEL engine.
I think the New Barbie would love this car!
Stii available? If so, price?
The price is listed in the story. And the seller can be found in the links in the story.
Mr. Duffy, you need to reach out to the seller.