Ready to cruise and turn heads wherever you go. The power convertible top is black and disappears into the trunk which is a sight to behold. The dash is all original and in amazing condition as is the steering wheel and all other T Bird features. The seats are covered in black leather with new front and rear seat foams to be installed as part of the package. The original 4-wheel drum brakes remain.įully optioned with power steering, power windows, dual power front seat, factory air conditioning, beautiful Kelsey Hayes wire wheels and wide white wall radial tyres. Power is put to the road via the smooth automatic 3 speed transmission. This is an original number's matching car with a very strong 352 ci V8 completed in the correct colours, including yellow rocker covers. This glorious “square bird” convertible is finished in new, original J colour code Monte Carlo red with immaculate chrome and the rare continental kit. In 1960 there were 11,860 convertibles produced out of a total 92,843 units (12.8%). Under the hood Ford offered a choice of two V8 engines which were paired to a standard 3-speed manual with a 3-speed automatic being an optional extra. This car was aimed at those who wanted to cruise, not race. On the dash-panel Ford installed three large dials but there was no tachometer. The interior easily fit four adults with four individual seats. The three round lights that comprised each taillight were part of a thruster-like body panel. If your steering wheel is able to be wiggled up and down any amount at all then you probably have a bad 'Insulator' on the Upper bearing (the one that has a line but no name) right below the signal light switch. The curved windshield and sidelines followed the current jet-age design trend and its rear quarter panels featured fins on the trunk's sides, reminiscent of winglets on an aircraft. Big, chromed bumpers dominated the face and rear and the optional continental kit converted these cars into imposing “land yachts”. The “Square Birds” featured a special headlight casing which mimicked the shape of an eagle eye. The unibody construction made it lighter and roomier than its main competitors and these cars went hard. Low slung, the car was big and comfortable with multiple luxury options available and muscle under the hood. It was an absolute success, winning Motor Trend’s Car of The Year in its first year.įord succeeded in placing the T-Bird in the personal luxury car segment. In response, Ford developed the “Square Bird”, the second-generation Thunderbird that lasted for three years between 19. They also wanted more options and luxury. CANADIAN BUYERS ADD SALE TAX 5% ON TOTAL PURCHASE AND QUEBEC ADD 14.5% ON TOTAL PURCHASE.Customer feedback in during the mid-50s indicated that the American public loved the “Baby Birds” that were produced during 1955 -1957 but wanted a car that seated more than two people and that the whole family could enjoy. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE AND WISH FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL US. PLEASE MAKE SURE WITH THE PICTURES AND DESCRIPTIONS THAT THE ITEM IS ACTUALLY WHAT YOU DESIRE. BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE ON THEIR PURCHASE. I THINK BLACK CENTER ARE CORRECT FOR 58 AND 59 ONLY NO RETURNS ACCEPTED, MEANING OUR ITEMS ARE FINAL SALES. NO CRACK ON IT BUT LOT OF CHROME PITTING. USED ORIGINAL 1958 TO 1960 THUNDERBIRD STEERING WHEEL CENTER CAP. I THINK BLACK CENTER ARE CORRECT FOR 58 AND 59 ONLY. Item: 284723771082 1958 1959 1960 FORD THUNDERBIRD STEERING WHEEL CENTER CAP HORN CAP WITH EMBLEM. Seller: piecesdautoclassiquejr ✉️ (7,411) 99.9%, Ball Joints King Pin Sets Tie Rod Ends Drag Link Steering Wheel.
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