Make: | Ford |
Model: | Thunderbird |
Type: | Coupe |
Year: | 1958 |
Mileage: | 21164 |
VIN: | H8YH118735 |
Color: | Winterset & White |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Gulfstream & White |
Vehicle Title: | Clean |
Item location: | Reno, Nevada, United States |
1958 FordThunderbird
This is an unmolested 1958 FORD Thunderbird 2door coupe. It has the factory 352 c.i., 300 h.p., V8 engine with a three-speedautomatic transmission. The body tag is pictured but has the followinginformation: Body color – B (Winterset White), Trim package – XM (Gulfstream/Whitevinyl), Date – 06F (June 6th), Transmission – 4 (Cruise-O-Matic), Rear AxleRatio – 1 (3.10 to 1). When these cars were introduced in 1958, it was thefirst year for the four-seater and Uni-body design by Ford and was awarded theMotor Trend Car of the Year in 1958! This body style is the iconic “SquareBird” and was built from 1958 to 1960 making the run of only three years. Distinctivestyling featured quad headlights, a large chrome grille, and prominent tailfins. The Thunderbird interior had bucket seats in front with a full-lengthcenter console running into two rear buckets. The majority of today's moderncars are based on a unibody structure, but in 1958 it was new technology forthe Ford Motor Company. The unit construction process allowed thesecond-generation T-birds to sit long and low. A solid rear axle used coilsprings, and front independent suspension used control-arms and coil springs.To accommodate the back seat, wheelbase was stretched to 113-inches. With anoverall length of 205.4 Inches, overall width of 77 Inches, and an overallheight of 52.5 Inches, this was truly a low riding car for the day. The car isreportedly 3,708 pounds for the hardtop model.
This car is a true survivor and was kept in thecentral valley of California until recently when the owner passed, and his sonbrought it to Reno. This car has been started and driven recently but will needminor work to make it mechanically sound before any long road trips areplanned. As the photos show, everything on the inside and outside is originaland factory installed. The engine compartment is neat but could use a goodcleaning. The odometer reads 21,164.1 as shown in the photos also. The car wasequipped with the Ford Magic Aire and heater with defrost, power steering,power brakes, and an AM radio. As the photos show, the interior will need to beredone, but with all the interior and exterior trim pieces present, nothingwill need to be searched for to complete the project. The tile is clear in thisVIN # H8YH118735 vehicle and it is ready to be sold. Please contact us for moreinformation or to come see the vehicle in person before the auction ends.
There will be a $500.00 nonrefundable depositmade at the close of the auction via PayPal. All forms of payment will beaccepted for the balance but will need to have cleared the bank before the carleaves our possession.
If youwould like additional photos, please contact us and we will send them out assoon as possible as the car is currently in a storage unit off site to keep itout of the weather and for safety. The car will need to be picked up within 30days of the end of auction in Reno, Nevada 89509.
Contact us with any questions you may havebefore bidding. We are trying to be as upfront as possible, but we cannot covereverything in this description. Car is for sale AS-IS where is. Remember thatthis is an original 1958, not a 2020 model and will have wear and tearassociated with surviving 62 years. This car will make a great project car andwill be a real head turner when finished. If you would like to ask the ownerany questions, email me and I can send you his contact information.
Known options for the 1958 Thunderbird were butmay not be included on this car are:
·352 Cubic Inch"Interceptor" Thunderbird Special V-8
·3-Speed Manual Transmission
·Automatic Choke
·4- Barrel Carburetor
·Full-Flow Oil Filtration System
·Dual Exhaust System
·Gunsight Front Fender Ornament
·Individual Front Seats
·Panel Console
·Cigarette Lighter
·Front and Rear Ashtrays
·Lifeguard Padded Instrument Paneland Sun Visors
·Lifeguard Deep-Center SteeringWheel with Horn Ring
·Dual Horns
·Safety-Swivel Rear View Mirror
·Double-Grip Door Locks
·Turn Signals
·Coat Hooks in Rear Compartment
·Dome Light in the Hardtop
·Fully Carpeted Interior
·Fully Lined Luggage Compartment
·Safety-Twin Taillights
·Lockable Glove Compartment
·Electric Clock with Sweep SecondHand
·Manually Adjustable Front PassengerBucket Seat
·Choice of All-Vinyl Upholstery orCombination Vinyl Bolster with Nylon Highland Tweed Fabric Inserts
·Front and Rear Bumper Guards
TERMS OF SALE: PLEASE READ.
·Anypotential buyers are encouraged to personally inspect this automobile and/orsend a 3rd party to inspect the vehicle prior to bidding or purchasing.
· ·All items are beingsold as-is and where-is. There are absolutely no guarantees or warranties ofany type including but not limited to: mechanical condition, originality,history, overall condition, mileage, etc etc etc
·This vehicle is beingsold with a clear and current title. A complete bill of sale and salesagreement will be issued to the buyer from the seller.
PAYMENT
· ·Payment in full mustbe received within 7 business days of completion of sale unless otherwiseagreed upon.
· ·A NON-REFUNDABLEdeposit of $500.00 is required to end this listing and must be paid throughPayPal.
· ·All payments arecompletely non-refundable. Buyer is responsible for transport and removal ofall items.
· ·Seller/Owner agrees tostore items for 30 days from the date of this contact. Additional storage canbe arranged upon request.
· ·By making any bidstowards these items, the buyer is agreeing to these terms.
· ·Buyer becomesresponsible for these items upon payment of all funds however seller/agentagree to store these items in a secure facility until buyer can arrange removal...
· ·No items will bereleased until the agreed full amount is paid in full.
· ·Removal andtransportation of these items is the full responsibility of the buyer.