6T-FinSeeker Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 (edited) For sale on Facebook: 1959 Ford Thunderbird Convertible in Christiana, TN - $11,500 - Call: 615 869 93 eight one On 7/20, Seller reduced price to $10,500 On 7/27, Seller reduced price to $9,800 On 8/2, Seller reduced price to $8,900 On 8/7, Seller reduced price to $8,500 On 8/10, Seller reduced price to $7,900 On 8/31, Seller increased price to $8,500 Link: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2454773444707472/-1959-Ford-Thunderbird-Convertible Seller's Description: 1959 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Driven 120,000 miles Automatic transmission Exterior color: Turquoise · Interior color: Black Clean title This vehicle has no significant damage or problems This is a 1959 Thunderbird convertible 352 V8 300 hp three speed automatic, power steering, power brakes and optional factory continental kit. I bought this car from an Estate Sale and I have her engine running great & trans shifting. l haven’t messed with the brakes yet. Before i purchased her some kids broke 2 of the passenger side glass which will need to be replaced but the glass is available online relatively cheap. The top will need to be replaced as well as the tires. I also have a set of gently used BF Goodrich Sliver Town “wide white walls” to go with her. I want her to go to good home because at this time, I’m no longer to continue the progress. Serious collectors, Call. All others, send messages. Edited September 3 by 6T-FinSeeker update status (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957Birdman Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 Car seems to be priced reasonably given the work that needs to be done. Need to check closely underneath for any rust issues. Interior looks strange to me and I can’t see the black and turquoise color combination listed in the Ford 1949 to 1959 parts book and looks a little tired. I think it would look better with seats having turquoise bolsters and white inserts. Even if it was ordered from the factory, the continental kit does not do much for the looks of the car. I guess it is trying to capture some of the magic of the 1956 Thunderbird. Lew Bachman 1957 Thunderbird 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-mman Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 Interestingly 1958-59 Thunderbird convertibles have what might be called a manual top. Everyone is familiar with the push one button top operation on Skyliners and Lincoln convertibles. On a 58-9 Bird to lower the top you stop and put it in park. Reach for the top of the windshield and release the two top clamps. Then you push the (locking) remote trunk release button below the dash and get out of the car. The trunk release button energized two solenoids that allowed the deck lid to pop up a couple of inches. Standing by the quarter panel you push in the secondary release. (Identical to a hood latch) and lift the (counter balanced) deck lid. Now reach up and pull the spring loaded pin and flip over the “boot flap” that was folded under the deck lid. Release the pin to lock the flap in place. Next you reach inside the trunk, find the hydraulic pump switch on the side panel and the hydraulic motor moves the top linkage into the trunk. When the top is fully retracted into the trunk, then you push down and slam the deck lid the same way you would close the hood. Then you are ready to get back behind the wheel and enjoy top down motoring. More trouble than just holding down one switch but there’s very little to go wrong and leave you stranded with a stuck top. The fully automatic top would come along for Thunderbird in 1960. 1960 to 1966 - Thunderbirds always required you to release the top from the windshield where as in a Lincoln that action was part of the automatic sequence. 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 Is it that hard to wait till its off the trailer to photograph it? 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 I really like thunderbirds, and compared to cars of their same year I think most are underrated. This car style wise is much nicer than a lot of other 1959 cars. This old guy looks pretty tired around the edges though. I think the asking is high for whats there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Luddy Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 51 minutes ago, TAKerry said: I really like thunderbirds, and compared to cars of their same year I think most are underrated. This car style wise is much nicer than a lot of other 1959 cars. This old guy looks pretty tired around the edges though. I think the asking is high for whats there. I agree. But if it's really good underneath and doesn't need major engine/ powertrain work I could see $9000. I know of a really minty nice one for $23,000 needing nothing. It's been for sale for over a year and still not sold. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted July 20 Author Share Posted July 20 On 7/20, Seller reduced price to $10,500. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted July 28 Author Share Posted July 28 On 7/27, Seller reduced price to $9,800. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted August 3 Author Share Posted August 3 On 8/2, Seller reduced price to $8,900. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 I'm pretty easy to get along with but the interior colors in this car are beyond me. I don't think Duncan would put those colors on a Yoyo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69merc Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 This car does not seem to have any major problems, other than the brakes, side glass, top, and tires, (which would still be a good chunk of change.) Probably some sort of paint job, and voila, A pretty glamorous droptop T-bird! I like these cars (always have.) The new price is very tempting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted August 7 Author Share Posted August 7 (edited) On 8/3/2024 at 4:13 PM, 69merc said: The new price is very tempting. On 8/7, Seller reduced price to $8,500. Edited August 7 by 6T-FinSeeker (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-mman Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 On 7/27/2024 at 9:58 PM, 6T-FinSeeker said: On 7/27, Seller reduced price to $9,800 On 8/2/2024 at 7:36 PM, 6T-FinSeeker said: On 8/2, Seller reduced price to $8,900 18 minutes ago, 6T-FinSeeker said: On 8/7, Seller reduced price to $8,500 I think this is called a Dutch Auction??? 🤨 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69merc Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 On 8/7/2024 at 6:13 PM, 6T-FinSeeker said: On 8/7, Seller reduced price to $8,500. I think this car is under priced now! 🙃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted August 11 Author Share Posted August 11 5 hours ago, 69merc said: I think this car is under priced now! 🙃 On 8/10, Seller reduced price to $7,900. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted September 1 Author Share Posted September 1 (edited) On 8/31, Seller increased price to $8,500 - Call: 615 869 93 eight one Seller's Description (Revised 8/31): 1959 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Driven 120,000 miles Automatic transmission Exterior color: Turquoise · Interior color: Black Clean title This vehicle has no significant damage or problems DONT message with offers or trades! CALL.. and then come see it dont waste my time or yours. This is a 1959 Thunderbird Convertible 352 V8 300 hp three speed automatic, power steering, power brakes and optional factory continental kit. I bought this car from an estate Sale and I have her engine Running Great & trans shifting. l haven’t messed with the brakes yet. Before I purchased her some kids broke 2 of the passenger side glass which will need to be replaced but the glass is available online relatively cheap. The top will need to be replaced as well as the tires they are dry rotted. The car is solid however there are a few rust surface spots and a few holes in drivers side floorboard that either need to be repaired and patched with fiberglass or floor pan replaced & yes (they are available brand new) I want her to go to good home because at this time, I’m no longer to continue the progress. Serious collectors - Call - All others send messages. Edited September 1 by 6T-FinSeeker (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted September 3 Author Share Posted September 3 On 9/2, Seller marked the Facebook ad "SOLD!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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