Ford,1959,Thunderbird convertible

Description for Ford Thunderbird 1959

Offering for sale is a good driver quality #3 condition 1959 Thunderbird convertible. A friend of mine built this car from an almost rust free body. Build is photo documented throughout the build. There was just a couple of minor mud trap spots and a little under the rear seat. For a convertible was real solid. He had the engine and transmission remanufactured back to original specifications and have all receipts. Brakes and fuel system were done likewise again have all receipts. Paint was done by a body shop and looks real good. The only problem I have with the car is the fit on the grille where meets the upper panel and the rear of the deck lid. These two should have had a better fit by the body shop. Paint has had a few brush touch ups here and there from being a driver but minor. There are some more minor areas that could be done now but again very minor. Very shallow and minor lengthwise scratch on the right rear quarter just above and forward of the wheel opening. So minor the paint is still there. The seam where the nose meets the fenders has a small stress crack at the leaded seam. Paint is smooth and comparable to quality of when new in 1959 but could be polished to a very high luster. This car shines good just giving my opinion of how it can be improved without spending money. No smoke,lifter noise,leaks. Engine has had everything done including being bored with new pistons,cam,bearings etc. Transmission works good and does not leak. Has a small slow P/S leak. Looks like from a fitting at the control valve. Rarely needs fluid. Stops good and straight. Has sound deadener under the carpet throughout. New door sill plates and weather stripping. The previous owner did a lot of real good work on this car. Made it into a real good driver quality. Just needs some of the little things done to make it a lot nicer. Was originally a red car and why he chose yellow is beyond me. Being almost 60 years old and a collector car is being sold as is. Ask questions early and I will do my best to answer them. You would be hard pressed to find a rebuildable car and do what this car has had done to it for the money asking for it. Priced below the Price Guides average actual sales. Hard tops bring as much or more in the same condition. This car could be set back a few years and a profit made and do nothing to it except store it properly. May consider partial pre emission trade or antique motorcycles. For sale locally and on other sites. This has been a real head turner wherever we drive it. I am not hungry so please no unreasonable offers. If trades are considered it will be at my idea of worth.