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1958 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop 2-door 390 on 2040-cars

US $13,500.00
Year:1958 Mileage:128123 Color: White /
 Black
Location:

Escondido, California, United States

Escondido, California, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Engine:5.8L 5769CC 352Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Body Type:Hardtop
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: H8YH125812 Year: 1958
Exterior Color: White
Make: Ford
Interior Color: Black
Model: Thunderbird
Trim: Base Hardtop 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: U/K
Options: Cassette Player
Number of Cylinders: 8
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Seats
Disability Equipped: No
Mileage: 128,123
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

1958 Thunderbird. Originally white with black leather interior. Came from the factory with a 352, automatic, a/c

The car was completely restored and rebuilt by the second owner from 1992 until 1995. He restored it for his wife, and did an excellent job. All new paint, welded in panels to repair rust behind wheel wells, removed some trim, new upholstery on front seats, all new painless wiring, new 390 engine, new c6 trans, rebuilt 9" rear end w 3:00 gears, front disc brakes, all new tinted glass, weatherstripping, and on and on.

Then his wife passed away and the car was parked in about 1996 after doing well in a few local car shows. She had only driven it 4000 miles since he finished the restoration. RJ then parked it on the side of his house with a car cover and a tarp over it. That is where I found it in 2010. I have gone through the car and fixed many of the things that sitting over that time caused, as well as make some changes to fit my style better.

Paint is in good to very good condition for being close to 20 years old, no bondo anywhere. I repainted the roof to match the rest of the car. There was damage on it when I purchased it, from the car cover. There are some minor dings here and there, but not noticeable without close inspection. The clear coat is starting to go south.(there are very small bubbles starting to appear in places, not visible to camera shots) Therefore, I would call the paint driver quality. Vehicle is 99% rust free. There is a small spot under the car on the pass floor board that could use a patch, but it is very minor.

Factory equipped with Power steering(completely rebuilt), Power Brakes (completely rebuilt and as good as the brakes on a 58 bird can be), and AC. The AC is not hooked up currently. The blower motor and ac controls are functional. The cost is about 800.00 in parts to get the AC up and running. 

Black and White Interior has been replaced and is in excellent condition. The front and rear seat upholstery is new black vinyl with new oe style padding from Thunderbird Headquarters. Drivers power seat works, passenger power seat is inop.

Carpet is new, door panels are new, headliner is original with no tears. Dash pad has a replacement cover over it that looks great. One sun visor is nice, one needs to be replaced. Interior trim is nice. Has some pitting, some pieces are really clean, and some are driver quality.

Motor(390) and trans(C6) have about 6000 miles on them. They were rebuilt in 1994. They have all new fluids, and operate perfectly.

Motor has Edelbrock intake, Edelbrock carb, Mallory dist, 8mm wires, flowmaster mufflers with cross pipe. Car has a fresh tune up within the last year. Also has an upgraded fan with fan clutch, dual overflow tanks and an electric fan. The car stays very cool.

Engine compartment is detailed, silver painted fenderwells. This was done when the car was rebuilt in 1994 ish. Could use some paint touchup, isnt perfect, but still looks very nice.

All new painless wiring in 1994, all electronics work. Windows, switches, dash, etc. Clock is inop.

Chrome was redone in 1994( bumpers, grills, trim, etc). It is in very good condition. There are some small bubbles/pitting, but looks very nice. There are some surface rust areas on the chrome in spots under the car, not visible from normal view.

All of the glass was new in 1994. It is all tinted glass, except for the windshield. The glass is all in great shape. The windshield has some scratches in it, but it does not effect the field of view.

All of the lenses were replaced in 1994 and are still in great shape.

New gas tank and sender in 2010, fuel gauge works and is accurate.

All power windows work. The front two are great, have new now motors. The back two have all new rollers, and motors, but the rear windows are one of those things that will always have issues. Use em and they will break, dont use em and they will break. They need to have brass rollers installed, but the guy that made em stopped, and I havent been able to find more. The rear windows don't line up perfectly, but great for a 55 year old car.

Has Custom Auto Sound deck in factory dash, works well. Speaker is in the center console. This radio looks like a factory radio, but works like a newer one. I also have the original factory radio.

KYB shocks. Suspension has been rebuilt both in 1994 and in 2010 and is in excellent condition. Runs smoothly down the road

Battery relocated to trunk.

Trunk has been nicely upholstered. No rust in trunk pan.

17x8, 17x9.5 Stockton wheels, powdercoated black, with smoothie Ford caps

New Nitto tires

This vehicle operates flawlessly and is ready to cruise cross country, be a daily driver, or be a weekend cruiser( like it was for me)

I have done my best to be very open and honest in my evaluation of the car. Please feel free to call, and come out and see it. 

Please email with any questions or call me at 760-644-5254

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