Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/eBay seller robertmotorcityparts
Everything was going great for the Thunderbird in the late '50s, as every little change introduced by Ford on the production model rapidly paid off and served as a catalyst for growing sales.
1959 witnessed the debut of a new V8 engine, providing customers with a more powerful choice if they wanted to turn the Thunderbird into a small rocket on wheels. The 430 developed 345 horsepower and was a great choice performance-wise, though few people ordered it. The 351 remained the most common choice, powering most of the 67,000 T-Birds born this year.
A 1959 Thunderbird made its way to eBay earlier this week straight out of a barn find where it's been sitting for God knows how long.
As a petrolhead, you probably know that cars sitting for years in the same place typically come with rust problems and missing parts, but it doesn't look like this is the case with this Thunderbird.
The vehicle has already received essential maintenance, and eBay seller robertmotorcityparts detailed everything they did to the car after pulling it from the barn in their listing. The mechanical part has been overhauled, so the 352 V8 should now be ready for the road, though I think you'll have to inspect everything in person before considering the car road-worthy.
The metal looks better than you'd imagine, and the floors look solid. It's unclear if the car has ever been restored, but I don't believe this is the case. The T-Bird still wears the original top with no holes or tears, but the owner says you should install a new one if you plan to restore the car completely.
A 1959 T-Bird in this shape is rare, but one tidbit that I'd like to know is how much of the car is still original. I came across plenty of first-, second-, and third-generation Thunderbirds lately, but few retained the complete original setup, especially as the vehicles were saved with missing parts and owners didn't want to spend too much time putting them back together.
An all-original lineup would significantly increase the T-Bird's value, though it's not like this project sells cheaply anyway. The owner wants $10,000 for the car, which somehow makes sense, considering all the fixes they have already made to the car. The Thunderbird looks solid and ready for the road, and chances are it doesn't require more than minor TLC before you can hope in and take it for a spin.
If you want to see it in person, you can find this 1959 Thunderbird in Unionville, Michigan, but it's probably safer to assume you'll also need a trailer to take it home, especially if you don't live close. The listing will expire in approximately five days.
A 1959 Thunderbird made its way to eBay earlier this week straight out of a barn find where it's been sitting for God knows how long.
As a petrolhead, you probably know that cars sitting for years in the same place typically come with rust problems and missing parts, but it doesn't look like this is the case with this Thunderbird.
The vehicle has already received essential maintenance, and eBay seller robertmotorcityparts detailed everything they did to the car after pulling it from the barn in their listing. The mechanical part has been overhauled, so the 352 V8 should now be ready for the road, though I think you'll have to inspect everything in person before considering the car road-worthy.
The metal looks better than you'd imagine, and the floors look solid. It's unclear if the car has ever been restored, but I don't believe this is the case. The T-Bird still wears the original top with no holes or tears, but the owner says you should install a new one if you plan to restore the car completely.
A 1959 T-Bird in this shape is rare, but one tidbit that I'd like to know is how much of the car is still original. I came across plenty of first-, second-, and third-generation Thunderbirds lately, but few retained the complete original setup, especially as the vehicles were saved with missing parts and owners didn't want to spend too much time putting them back together.
An all-original lineup would significantly increase the T-Bird's value, though it's not like this project sells cheaply anyway. The owner wants $10,000 for the car, which somehow makes sense, considering all the fixes they have already made to the car. The Thunderbird looks solid and ready for the road, and chances are it doesn't require more than minor TLC before you can hope in and take it for a spin.
If you want to see it in person, you can find this 1959 Thunderbird in Unionville, Michigan, but it's probably safer to assume you'll also need a trailer to take it home, especially if you don't live close. The listing will expire in approximately five days.
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