Ford Thunderbird 1958 - 1960 custom & mild custom

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Ben Ouaip
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Et ça s'y prête bien, sous le soleil ....

Numbers matching all original car. 53,000 original miles. Bought new in 59 driven until the late 60's when it was parked in a garage until the owner passed away leaving it to her daughter. Drivetrain was rebuilt and car was re-painted the original cordovan brown/ colonial white in 2004. All original hickory tan/white interior in excellent shape from headliner to seats to carpet. Even the trunk paneling is original and all there in excellent condition. Comes with the original 1959 Michigan license plate, bumper jack, owners manuals and the original toy car that was given out when you purchased the car new in '59 (that alone is $1500 on eBay). Everything works and looks like it should. This car turns heads wherever you go and is ready to cruise anywhere as is and enjoy.

Rebuilt original 352 special V8 300hp
Rebuilt 3 speed cruise-o-matic auto trans
53000 original miles
Brand new chrome 15x7 astro supremes with skinny whites bullet caps and bullet lugnuts
All original interior in excellent shape
Power seat
Manual windows and locks
CD player with aux and usb hidden in glovebox

1960 Ford Thunderbird, Power Steering, power brakes, power windows.


Under the hood you will find a....

Rebuilt 352 with less than 2500 miles on it
Rebuilt transmission with new torque converter
New Starter
New water pump
New power Steering pump
GM one wire 100 amp alternator and custom bracket
All new belts and hoses
Recored radiator
Custom built headers
New exhaust
New Holley 650 double pumper (All Mechanical)
Rebuilt Distributor
PCV valve kit, so now has a closed system "no more draft tube"

Interior......

New Carpet
Front and rear seats were recovered some time ago in a diamond pleat pattern, the rest of the interior is stock factory styled. It is showing its age. The dash pad is new as is the white Grant style steering wheel.


Body and Chrome....

The body is nosed and decked and the handles are shaved. Door poppers are in place but have not been connected to a keyless system. The body is very straight and solid. The trunk is operated via a lever next to the drivers seat. The front and rear bumpers were redone by Vernes chrome plating 3 years ago. I have new bird emblems for the roof as well as the trim that seperates the body and roof. These are both new and still in the packages...The grill is from a 1958 and is powder coated a silver metallic. All headlights and tail lights work at this time....


Windows....

The front windshield is NEW, the rear window is original but was pulled and resealed when the body work was done. the side windows are in good shape and go up and down nicely(power), The rear windows do not function (could be a switch or window motors).


Suspension.....

The front has been converted to disc brakes and the master cylinder has been replaced with a split master cylinder out of a Granada. The spindles are 2" drop style. The rear wheel cylinders and brake shoes have been replaced and the drums were turned. The leaf springs are de arched 4" and blocks have been installed. The suspension is a completely new Accuair air ride management system. Installed by Starlite Rod and Kustom in Torrance. With sensors at each wheel to adjust height and pressure depending on passenger configuration



The car does have 1960 correct yellow plates and supreme wheels.

Painted (15-18 coats) in California by renowned custom painter Marcos Garcia of Lucky 7 Rod and Custom Coachworks.



Engine: Ford FE 352, Complete Rebuild to period correct block - 300 Horsepower - Power steering & Brakes - Mallory Unilite Electronic Ignition.

Custom Work includes, but not limited to: Lowered front and rear suspension, billet grill, chrome valve covers, air cleaner lid, interior upholstery and carpeting including trunk, clock, white wall tires, and all paint.

Custom "Tri-Star Bullet" theme displayed on Custom Hubcaps, Front Grille, Rear Taillights and Interior.

Originally California Car. Climate here, in Vancouver, is very mild. Garage kept. 2 very slight marks on trunk. They are being worked on but after work they may show a little to the discerning eye.


"This 58 Thunderbird has proven to be exceptional. . .

During a span of only 2 years appearing in car shows in the Vancouver, BC area this Custom Thunderbird with its stunning Copper Candy paint job by Lucky 7 Coachworks of
California appeared in 34 car shows and won an outstanding 30 awards (88% of shows entered).