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Winning bid
€16,000

1959 Ford Thunderbird

Highlights

  • Registered in Belgium
  • Extensive engine work undertaken
  • All original chrome parts reportedly present, including hubcaps paired with whitewall tyres
  • Leather interior reported free from tears or major stains
  • Accompanied by a current Inspection Certificate, expires June 2029

The Appeal

The 1959 Ford Thunderbird marked the second year of the redesigned "Square Bird," a car that transformed the Thunderbird nameplate from two-seat roadster into a four-seat personal luxury cruiser. With its dramatic, wide-set styling and powerful V8, it remains one of the most recognisable shapes in American automotive history and a coveted example of late-1950s design - especially in this fabulous Aquamarine livery. Pure Americana at its best!
This 1959 car, registered in Belgium, is described by the vendor as being in very good condition. The body is reported as very straight, with the paint showing only a few minor chips near the bonnet. The cabin only continues the car's distinctive period character. Powering the car is the 5.8-litre FE-series V8 producing 300 horsepower, mated to the three-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission.
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Key Information

  • Mileage: 42,147 miles (unverified)
  • Country of registration: Belgium
  • Accompanied by a current Inspection Certificate, expires June 2029
  • Technical specs: 5.8-litre V8 petrol, three-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic
  • Paperwork: not stated

The Detail

  • Bodywork appears straight and true
  • Paint reported to be in very good condition with a few minor chips near the bonnet
  • Chrome looks bright and nicely presented
  • Fitted with reportedly original chrome hubcaps 
  • Shod in a full set of whitewall tyres
  • Leather seats appear to be in very clean condition with no tears or major stains
  • Carpets are well-kept
  • Dashboard appears very clean
  • All gauges reported by the vendor to be working
  • Powered by a 5.8-litre FE-series V8 producing 300 horsepower
  • Three-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
  • Recent work includes:
    • Renewed cylinderheads 
    • New timing chains and sprockets 
    • Full new engine gasket set 
    • Automatic transmission fully rebuilt 
    • All fluids replaced 
    • All brakes rebuilt and checked 
    • All hydraulic lifters replaced 
    • All ignition parts replaced
       
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This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is Where Is’ basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are solely for guidance purposes and it's customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase for your own peace of mind. 
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Winning bid
€16,000
Sold

Auction Details

  • Year1959
  • MakeFord
  • ModelThunderbird
  • ColourGreen
  • Odometer42,147 Miles
  • Engine size5800cc
  • TransmissionAutomatic, 3 speed
  • Steering positionLeft Hand Drive
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Seller TypeTrade
  • TownGistel
  • CountryBelgium
  • Auction ends

Bidding history

20 Bids

lolacho••••
Bid
€16,000
11/03/26
aurelio••••
Bid
€15,750
11/03/26
Beijing••••
Bid
€15,500
11/03/26
lolacho••••
Bid
€15,000
11/03/26
Beijing••••
Bid
€14,000
11/03/26
aurelio••••
Bid
€13,500
11/03/26
LunaShe••••
Bid
€13,000
11/03/26
aurelio••••
Bid
€12,500
11/03/26
Beijing••••
Bid
€12,000
11/03/26
aurelio••••
Bid
€11,500
11/03/26

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