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Although many mourned the passing of the two-seat 1955-57 Thunderbirds, these second-generation 1958-60 'Birds - available as coupes or convertibles - were far more popular. From Sunset Boulevard to Main Street, U.S.A., the bucket-seat 'T-Bird' convertible quickly upstaged established luxury brands for pure prestige. Using technology borrowed from the 1957 Ford Skyliner, the convertible featured a power soft top that folded neatly into the trunk, for a dramatically clean top-down appearance.
This 1959 Thunderbird Convertible is one of only 1,168 built with the optional 'J-code' Thunderbird Special V8. Displacing 430 cubic-inches and rated at 350 horsepower, this was the largest engine available in any 1959 car. Other Thunderbird options include 'Cruise-O-Matic' automatic transmission, 'Master-Guide Power Steering' and 'Swift-Sure Power Brakes.' The exterior color is Indian Turquoise.
This 1959 Thunderbird Convertible is one of only 1,168 built with the optional 'J-code' Thunderbird Special V8. Displacing 430 cubic-inches and rated at 350 horsepower, this was the largest engine available in any 1959 car. Other Thunderbird options include 'Cruise-O-Matic' automatic transmission, 'Master-Guide Power Steering' and 'Swift-Sure Power Brakes.' The exterior color is Indian Turquoise.
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1959 Ford Thunderbird Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ford Thunderbird
(Data based on Model Year 1959 sales)
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop Chassis#: h9yh125477 Sold for USD$15,950 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Chassis#: j9yj151749 Sold for USD$47,300 2023 Mecum : Dallas | |
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird Chassis#: h9yh165421 Sold for USD$26,400 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop Chassis#: h9yh108440 Sold for USD$31,900 2023 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird Sold for USD$13,200 2023 Mecum : Glendale | |
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Chassis#: H9YJ143789 Sold for USD$27,500 2022 Mecum : Monterey | |
| 1959 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: H9YJ143747 Sold for USD$59,400 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird Sold for USD$16,500 2022 Mecum : Glendale | |
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird Sold for USD$75,900 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Sold for USD$57,200 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird Chassis#: H9YJ143747 Sold for USD$61,000 2021 GAA : November 2021 | |
| 1959 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: J9YJ122354 Sold for USD$64,900 2021 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Sold for USD$38,500 2021 Mecum : Houston 2021 | |
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Sold for USD$78,100 2021 Mecum : Glendale | |
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird Sold for USD$73,700 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1959 FORD THUNDERBIRD J-CODE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: J9YJ151749 Sold for USD$56,100 2020 Barrett-Jackson : Fall Auction | |
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop Chassis#: 0Y71Y137196 Sold for USD$18,700 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | |
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Sold for USD$15,400 2020 Mecum : Indy | |
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird Sold for USD$25,300 2020 Mecum : Indy | |
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird 352 V8 Coupe (LHD) Sold for USD$44,000 2020 Shannons - Melbourne Autumn |
Ford Thunderbirds That Failed To Sell At Auction
1959 Ford Thunderbird's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | j9yj151749 | 2023 Mecum : Houston | $44,000 | ||
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $45,000 | $50,000 | $75,000 | |
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird | 2022 Mecum : Kansas City | $18,000 | |||
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Dallas | $45,000 | |||
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Orlando | $40,000 | |||
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird | H9YH144986 | 2022 Carlisle Auctions : Spring Carlisle | |||
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Glendale | $50,000 | |||
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Houston 2021 | $45,000 | |||
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird | 2020 Mecum : Kansas City | $12,000 | |||
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird | 2020 Mecum : Kansas City | $15,000 | |||
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Indy | $70,000 | |||
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | $30,000 | $40,000 | $60,000 | |
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | $27,000 | |||
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird | 2018 GAA : Spring Sale | $18,000 | |||
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | H9YJ162166 | 2018 Mecum : Los Angeles | $32,000 | ||
| 1959 FORD THUNDERBIRD | H9YJ106885 | 2018 GpK Auctions Atlantic City | $44,000 | ||
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird | 2017 Carlisle Auctions : Lakeland Fall | ||||
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird | 2017 GAA : November | $40,000 | |||
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird | 2017 Mecum : Portland | $10,000 | |||
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird | 2017 Silver Auction Portland/Vancouver | $12,000 | |||
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | 2016 Mecum : Kansas City | $31,000 | |||
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird | 2016 Carlisle Auctions : Spring Carlisle | ||||
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird | 2016 Mecum : Kansas City | $9,000 | |||
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird | 2016 Mecum : Kansas City | $8,000 | |||
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird | 2015 Carlisle Auctions Fall Auction | ||||
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | 2015 Mecum : Indianapolis | $70,000 | |||
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | 2014 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $19,000 | |||
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird | 2014 Mecum : Indianapolis | $45,000 | |||
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird | 2014 Leake Auction : Dallas Spring | $7,000 | |||
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird | 2014 Leake Auction : Oklahoma City | $5,500 |
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