Of note is the console-mounted radio speaker. As with so many cars reviewed lately, an aftermarket tachometer and auxiliary gauges have been installed to keep better tabs on engine-room operation. The interior has that typical ’50s look and feel about it, even the over-sized steering wheel seems right at home for this era, if a bit awkward looking. The upholstery, we are told, is leather, and the back seat has been retrimmed to match the buckets. Inside is a bit of a switch up as there are bucket seats that are believed to have been sourced from a GM something or other. Other than the Torque-Thrust wheels, this Ford bears a pretty stock outward appearance but the wheels do create a completely different vibe. There is no concern for rust or rot as there is no evidence and the underside reveals a sound structure. The seller states that there are scratches and nicks, but again the many images do this T-Bird justice. The exterior condition is considered to be driver quality but the images reveal a deep, strong finish nevertheless. The listing for this Thunderbird is very thorough, there is a lot of information to review. While they have been overshadowed for years by the first-gen “Baby Bird” (’55 to ’57), they sold at about four times the volume with around 200K units in sales over three years – a back seat paid off pretty well for Ford! Anyway, I am happy to present, for consideration, a 1959 Ford Thunderbird, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, and available here on Barn Finds Classifieds as well as here on eBay for a current bid of $8,600, reserve not yet met. I have covered a few Thunderbirds for Barn Finds but never a “Square Bird” as the ’58 to ’60 models are colloquially known.
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