1958 Police Interseptor T-Bird Coup

Description for Ford Thunderbird 1958

1958 T-Bird Stored 1967 to 1990 good restoration 1990 engine rebuild 2013 tranny rebuild 2009. 7000 miles on automobile 900 on rebuilt engine 1200 on tranny. Car originally used on PA turnpike by State Police 1958 to 1960. My father bought car from a consignment lot in 1961 and we later learned the motor and suspension were not stock but were built for police. Probably this is the only true police interceptor T-bird built certainly the only one left. Engine rebuilder estimated 352 cube engine at 400 HP. Car is 100% original all serial numbers match for 1958. Mallory ignition/coil Autometer tack (replaces original clock) and Autometer speedometer (replaces original). All original parts come with sale. Car has always be titled with regular license for regular driving but always stored in winter. Underbody showing light rusting inside rear quarters repaired in 1990 restoration. Seats reupholstered with 1990 restoration door upholstery excellent and original. Body all original. Paint on roof is original factory. Continental is not Ford but aftermarket I suppose someone added it to help in selling in 1961. This is a one of a kind 58 T-Bird in excellent running condition and ready for another cosmetic restoration. I have been driving this car since my father bought it and am ready to part with it. Price includes a stock 352 engine disassembled but complete without crankshaft and with spare transmission. Also numerous pieces and parts collected over the years like power steering assemblies water pumps fuel pumps etc. Priced to sell as a unique collector car needing new love and attention at $25000 but negotiable. Car can be driven to new home.I have had responses to this ad regarding the engine advertised above and learned it is not the police interceptor but is a 375HP engine made available in April of 1958. The front suspension is modified for police use. Ford confirmed the car was used by the PA state police when we had trouble getting the correct suspension parts after a minor accident it 1962.