Ford Thunderbird cars for sale in Auburn, Washington

Ford : Thunderbird Base Convertible 2-Door 1959 ford thunderbird convertible

$27,500

Auburn, Washington

1959 Ford Thunderbird Convertible I have a long history with this car but the short story is: I bought this car in 1974 when I was 19 years old. After 4 years I sold it to a good friend who babied it and kept it in a nice climate controlled garage for the next 36 years. Occasionally it got out to a car show or out for a Sunday Drive. About a year and a half ago it came back into my possession. I have found, in the time I have owned it that I just am not really the kind of person to own a 56 year old car. I have other interests in my life that seem to take priority. The car definitely is a looker though. Any drive will elicit lots of horn honking and waving.. I've probably put less than 1000 miles on it since I have had it. I had a complete tuneup done with new plugs and wires. The car runs great. Starts right up, transmission shifts smoothly. Top electrics work fine. I'm kind of disappointed that I didn't get it out more this summer but I am quite involved with motorcycles and that really is more of a passion for me. This car is a survivor . Body is almost rust free with just a tiny amount down by the wheel openings. Much of the interior has been replaced. Carpets like new. New floor mats. Dash was replaced. Door panels are decent but one has small rips by the pull handle and the other has a small tear by the door handle. Top and rear window are actually original. I've tried to show condition with pictures. Radio lights up but doesn't play. Clock doesn't work. Vacuum wipers want to work but go about halfway and then stop. The Kelsey Hayes wire wheels were purchased by me back in 1975 from a 62 or 63 Sports Roadster. They are not reproductions. They are in great shape. I believe the car was repainted in the early 70's. Looks great from 20 feet but obviously not show condition. Car runs and drives good. Much of the suspension and brakes was rebuilt a few years ago. There is a leak in the exhaust manifold on the left side. Not huge but you can hear it. The transmission shifts smoothly thru all the gears but the linkage is out of adjustment and it doesn't allow you to go into low gear. D1 and D2 both work properly though. There are a few fluid leaks. One seems to be power steering although I've only added a little one time and a small leak at the rearend. I'm not a mechanic and can't tell you a whole lot more about the mechanical condition. took it out for about a 75 mile drive awhile back with some other "Cars of the Jet Age" and it ran great. I was suppose to be receiving a lot of the paperwork dealing with the cars history and service records but as of yet am still waiting. They may or may not be forthcoming. I listed this at $27,500 based on the low side of Hagerty's Classic Car Value guide. Several people I've talked to seemed to think that was a reasonable starting point. The pictures with the top down were taken the summer of 2014 and the car had the wider white walls on it. I still have these tires but they are bias ply and I suspect over 30 years old. I didn't feel safe driving with them although the have plenty of tread and show no cracking. The pictures with the top up were taken this past October and have the smaller whitewalls and radial tires on it. I'd be happy to talk with anybody who has a serious interest in the car. I'm looking for a good home for it with someone who has a real passion for cars like this and would treat it with the respect it deserves. I feel it's spent too much of it's life in a garage under cover. The final picture is my friend Barry, (the previous owner) with a couple of the Beach Boys, (Mike Love and Bruce Johnston) at Tulalip Casino a few years back. Lance Lambert of The Vintage Vehicle Show did a piece on this car while Barry still owned it. Ebay won't let me stet up a link but it is easy to find on YouTube. This car is currently listed on Craigslist in the Seattle area.

Trim Base Convertible 2 Door