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Ford Thunderbird 1959 430 Coupe (lifetime Black Plate California Car) on 2040-cars

Year:1959 Mileage:106436
Location:

Eden, Utah, United States

Eden, Utah, United States

     1959 Ford Thunderbird 430 Coupe.  This is an original, rust free, Thunderbird with the original factory 430 Lincoln engine.  It is a California Black Plate car, and I have the original California "Pink Slip" title which has been signed by the original owner.  The original owner kept all of the repair receipts since the car was new.
      I purchased the car two months ago. I wanted the 430 engine for the restoration of my "J Code" convertible. Since then, I found a 430 engine and I don't want to part out this original, complete "J Code" coupe. It is a unique original 1959 Thunderbird that is rust free and complete. When I got the car home, I changed the oil, disconnected the fuel pump so I wouldn't suck old gas into the fuel pump, charged the battery, and it started right up. The original engine sounds very good and should perform well.  The previous owner took good car of the car, until they became too old to drive. They let it sit for almost ten years in their California garage. The original color according to the paint code letter "N" on the car is "Starlight Blue."
     I highly value my 100% positive feedback on Ebay and I want the new owner to know exactly what they are getting.  With this in mind, I will list the negative aspects of the car in detail.  Keep in mind, this is a completely original Thunderbird. 1. The interior is complete, but is tattered. The front seat is very tattered. It is a power seat and the side seat panel is missing. Please look closely at the photos. I took the front seat out, but it comes with the car. I took a photo of the dry floors with the seat out. 2. I have not driven the car since I bought it. I got the engine running, but I have not cleaned the gas tank or put it in gear. The original owner advised me that it runs good and both the engine and transmission have been rebuilt. (There are receipts to confirm this, but they are several years old.) 3. The car was repainted the, original color, several years ago. There was a minor dent repaired on the driver's door and the paint is chipping off.  I took a close up photo of this issue. 4. There is a small dent in the front bumper.  As far as I can determine, these are the problems. Again, please look closely at all of the photos.  
     There were very few 430 Thunderbirds manufactured, and very few are left. If you want an easy restoration project of a rare, unique, Thunderbird, this is an ideal candidate. If I didn't have a 430 Convertible, I would keep this car, but I need the funds to continue my project.
     If you have less than 5 positive feedbacks in your Ebay feedback score, please email or give me a call before bidding.  My phone number is (801) 745-5835.  I will gladly answer any questions you have regarding the condition of the car. I want this to be a solid, straightforward, auction. A $500 deposit is required within 24 hours of the auction closing - unless other arrangements are made. Thanks for looking, and I hope the old Thunderbird finds a good home.
  
     


On May-01-14 at 09:58:42 PDT, seller added the following information:

In response to an Ebay member's questions, It has the original keys and, with the ignition switch turned on, the motor starts and the power windows work properly. I have disconnected the fuel line to the gas tank just in case there is bad gas in the tank, but the car runs and starts as it should.

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