1959 Ford Thunderbird
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The 58 T bird was all new and really a completely different car than the first generation. After winning Motor Trend-s Car of the Year award many of the fans from the first generation were appalled but proof was in the numbers with sales doubling that year. The 59 models were similar with only minor changes in ornamentation sales would once again almost double the previous year with almost 68000 units sold. This 59 is a great example of why people loved the new design. The exterior has had a clean white paint laid down on a very nice body giving you a very slick finish product. The period correct wheels add to the nostalgia of this luxurious beauty. Under the hood is the coolest part of this car, the original 430 CID Lincoln motor sets nestled between the frame rails. Fresh off a complete overhaul this big block is ready get down the road. Bored. 60 over with new pistons this is one of the best running birds I have sit in. The lifters and hardened valve seats ensure this baby needs nothing but some good ole gasoline. A performance cam with fresh bearings was installed as well completing this...