![]() The clear dash with three gauges offers the driver an unobscured vision of the speed, fuel level, coolant temperature, and time. It's not the wrinkles of neglect or scars of adverse weather battles but more of a touch of patina nobility. The unrestored Diamond Blue over the two-tone (dark and light) blue interior is still fresh and energetic, but time has put its mark on the bird. The single four-barrel carburetor fed the 300 hp inside the block and extorted 395 lb-ft (536 Nm) from the pistons.Ī manual three-speed gearbox coupled to Ford's nine-inch 3.10-ratio rear – with overdrive in between – puts the spin on the wheels. A curious onlooker or downright potential buyer will be treated to the view of 352 CID (5.8-liter) "Thunderbird Special V8" still wearing the blue hue of Ford. Classic Auto Mall from Morgantown, PA, has the rare T-Bird on display in all its 2022 splendor. Few are still around - and there are more Santa sightings than all-around originals.Īlmost 42,000 miles – 67,000 km (all as original as the car) - after leaving the factory floor, the vehicle is offered for sale. Out of the 57,000 or so T-Birds made in '59, 850 of them had both these options. ![]() Add the rarity of stock shift-on-column and the pull-lever overdrive, and we have the Holy Grail. The gallery holds sufficient evidence of the Square Bird's condition – which is not bad for a survivor as old as the Space Age. I guess "rust-free" fame is limited even in California, where the car spun its rubbers for most of its existence. ![]() " They're only original once" holds water here - even the rust is original on this thoroughbred's body, undercarriage, wheels, and whatnot. Or inside it – the automobile is still wearing its original raiment from '59. The bird received limitless affection, and nothing has changed on it. The couple held on to each other for a solid 59 years. The original buyer purchased the automobile when Dwight Eisenhower was in office. This unsung hero of our article has one particular detail that sets it apart from the flock: its ownership spans sixty-three years and two proprietors. Most importantly, the coupe-ranked automobile received much-coveted amenities of full-sized models that became available on the mid-sized Thunderbird. An extra row of seats was shoved between the driver and the trunk. As soon as it dawned on me it isn't going to, I peeled back the carpet, loosened off the floor duct and the unit came out easily.However, America longed for changes in the little roadster, and Ford didn't waste time complying with its customers' wants. I didn't realize the curved duct from the blower box to the floor duct was permanently attached to the blower box. The worst part for me was the rear seat floor duct. Be sure to replace the standoffs at the studs from the original gasket to prevent crushing the new gasket when tightening. I couldn't find a replacement, so I used 1" x 1/2" thick adhesive backed weatherstripping and cut to size. ![]() The inside blower box has a gasket around the outer lip. I was able to repaint it, making it worth the effort of removing it. I removed the duct in the engine compartment and found rust on the inside due to the coolant leak. I marked the location of the clamps on the cable sheaths to ensure I got them back on in the same spot. I removed the glove box liner and disconnected the cables at the blower box. ![]()
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