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Ford Thunderbird 352 V8 1959

General description : 1959 Ford Thunderbird 2-Door Hardtop *Only 28,500 miles!* This is a true survivor with only 28,500 miles and is in remarkable shape for being almost 60 years old.  The car is almost entirely stock with the exception of a few repairs that have been made over the years.  We have the original owners manual and registration from 1959 to go with the car. The engine is the original 352cid V-8 that pulls 300 horsepower with a 4 barrel carburetor coupled to a Cruise-O-Matic transmission with 3:10 gearing. The car has had the water pump replaced, the radiator re-cored, bypass hose replaced, water control valve replaced, custom fit new spark plug wires, points and condenser replaced, ignition timing adjusted and the battery compartment and soldering redone with new cables.  The entire brake system has also been gone through and overhauled including repacking the front wheel bearings and replacing the seals. The suspension is all stock with the exception of the upper and lower control arm bushings, idler arm and sway bar components being replaced.  The front end has also been aligned. The interior is just as it came in 1959 with the original leather on all of the seats.  They were taken apart and all of the foam padding has been replaced prior to putting the covers back on.  All of the leather was cleaned and reconditioned along with the front seat mechanisms adjusted and lubricated.  All of the electric window motors that needed were replaced.  The original AM radio works perfectly and plays through the revolutionary (at the time) center speaker located in the console of the car.  The dash panel and pad were removed, copied cut, dyed and replaced as the old one was cracked and faded.  All of the gauges were taken apart and lubed.  All of the mechanisms for the clock are intact but it is not currently running.  All of the interior lights and other gauges/warning lots function properly. The exterior is in very good shape for its age with no rust and only some minor paint flaws.  All of the chrome is in excellent shape with the exception of the arrows on the door and the antenna holder on the front.  There is some pitting on those parts but nothing that cannot be fixed and re-chromed.  The major parts (bumpers, trim etc.) are all in great shape. This is an exceptional car for a Thunderbird enthusiast that is looking to do minimal work to have a show winning car that is also a pleasure to drive.  It runs and rides like an absolute dream. SOLD-PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR OTHER CARS!!

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1959 Ford Thunderbird 352 V8 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Arlington by Classical Gas for Not priced.

 

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Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : Thunderbird Model Version : 352 V8 Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1959 Location : Arlington

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About Ford
Ford, founded in 1902, has arguably changed the history of automotive world more than any other car manufacturer by introducing the first people's car Model T in 1908. They had produced more than 15 million cars by the end of the production in 1927, by which T had become obsolete.

Ford launched the first low priced V8 engine powered car in 1932. 1932 V8 was an instant hit with superior handling and performance to many far more expansive cars of the day. No wonder 32 V8 Ford has become such a favourite among hot rodders around the world with 32 Deuce coupe as their icon.

During the war Ford completely shut down civilian vehicle production to dedicate all its resources to the Allied war efforts (1942-45) They used to build B-24 bombers, aircraft engines, jeeps, M-4 tanks, military trucks and Bren-gun carriers and more than 30,000 super-charged Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 engines for Mosquito and Lancaster bombers as well as P-51 Mustang fighters. After the war Ford cars in the USA got bigger and flashier along with their competitors. In the 60's Ford was back in the forefront again when introducing their commercial hit Mustang in 1964. Mustang was so popular the competition had to follow Ford's example and the ponycar phenomenon took over the US. Over the years the ponies grew some muscles until the oil crisis kill finally killed them off.

In the sixties Ford rushed into international motor sports scene with a fury. After unsuccessful Ferrari takeover, when Enzo Ferrari had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury, Ford turned to Lola in UK to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that absolutely beat Ferrari in Le Mans 24 numerous times.

In Europe, Ford introduced some of the most epic race and rally cars of the 60's based on humble family sedans; Cortina GT, Lotus Cortina, Escort Twin Cam, and Escort 1600RS with the iconic Cosworth BDA engines.

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