1958 Ford Thunderbird

Ford Thunderbird 1958 Description

The 1958 Thunderbird was the first 4 seater Tbird. This body style which was know as the SquareBird, was produced for three years, 1958-1960. Not only is the 58 TBird the rarest of them all, this one is one of less than 1000, the first thousand made to have the 352ci Police Interceptor engine. This is a solid lifter top loader engine with a cast iron block as opposed to all other 58s made after June of 58 that came with hydraulic lifters. Although both engines were 352ci engines, the Solid Lifter engines had more horsepower than the later 58 models as well as the 1959 and 1960 352ci engines. This car is absolutely beautiful. New paint in its original Colonial White is above average but not perfect. There are no dents or dings at all and certainly NO rust. Chrome shines beautifully and has with no dents, dings or pitting anywhere. Mechanically, the car is ready for a roadtrip to anywhere USA and overseas. She starts right up, drives smooth and stops as she should. There is no pulling at all. The power of this engine is evident when you step on the gas. The interior is like new and has been refinished to factory standards and original colors. There are no seat or dash cracks at all. All features work perfectly including all lights gauges and signals. The car has other features such as power windows, power brakes, power seats, power steering, tilt wheel and power top, all work perfectly. Overall, this is a rarely seen convertible with exceptional styling, power and 4 passenger seating & comfort. FUN FACTS Wheelbase 113" - Weight 3944lbs