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  • Engine Number: H8YH 135648
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This Ford Thunderbird was built in the Wixom assembly plant on September 8th of 1958 and fitted with a 352 cubic-inch motor offering 300 horsepower. The engine was coupled to the Cruise-O-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission and given a 3.1 rear axle ratio. It was painted in Raven Black with tan/white vinyl trim.

It is believed that the original owner of this T-Bird was a Shipping Company. In 1976, the car was acquired from Bob Cowart of New Orleans by John Shuck. The car had given Mr. Cowart enough trouble to cause him to write a note to Henry Ford III to complain. Their Customer Relations department responded and assured Mr. Cowart that their local representatives would work with him to resolve the issues.

After years of use by the Shucks, the car was put into storage. Currently, it is in 'barn-find' condition.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2017

2017 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $4,000-USD $6,000 
Sale Price :
USD $4,620

1958 Ford Thunderbird Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Ford Thunderbird

(Data based on Model Year 1958 sales)
1958 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Chassis#: H8YJ134188
Sold for USD$62,700
  2024 RM Sothebys : Hershey
 
1958 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Chassis#: h8yh108059
Sold for USD$22,000
  2024 Mecum : Monterey
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1958 Ford Thunderbird 'Kopper Kaballero' Custom
Sold for USD$45,760
  2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction
 
1958 FORD THUNDERBIRD CUSTOM COUPE
Chassis#: H8YH122131
Sold for USD$41,800
  2022 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Arizona
 
1958 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop
Sold for USD$16,500
  2022 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1958 Ford Thunderbird
Sold for USD$18,000
  2021 GAA : April 2021
 
1958 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Sold for USD$44,000
  2021 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1958 Ford Thunderbird
Sold for USD$19,800
  2021 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1958 Ford Thunderbird
Sold for USD$15,400
  2020 Mecum : Indy
 
1958 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Sold for USD$53,900
  2020 Mecum : Glendale
 
1958 FORD THUNDERBIRD
Sold for USD$17,063
  2019 McCormick's - # 66
 
1958 FORD THUNDERBIRD CUSTOM COUPE
Chassis#: H8YH122131
Sold for USD$29,700
  2018 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas
 
1958 Ford Thunderbird
Sold for USD$5,100
  2018 Carlisle Auction : Spring
 
1958 Ford Thunderbird
Sold for USD$12,200
  2017 Carlisle Auctions : Fall Carlisle
 
1958 Ford Thunderbird Coupe
Sold for USD$4,620
  2017 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours
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1958 Ford Thunderbird
Sold for USD$2,210
  2016 Collector Car - Toronto Fall Classic
 
1958 FORD THUNDERBIRD CUSTOM ROADSTER
Chassis#: H8YH113787
Sold for USD$20,350
  2015 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas
1958 Ford Thunderbird image  
1958 Ford Thunderbird
Sold for USD$7,418
  2015 Collector Car Productions - Toronto Spring Classic Car
 
1958 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Chassis#: H8YJ136598
Sold for USD$66,000
  2014 RM Auctions - Hershey
 
1958 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop
Chassis#: H8YH117029
Sold for USD$30,250
  2014 RM Auctions - Hershey
 

Ford Thunderbirds That Failed To Sell At Auction

1958 Ford Thunderbird's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1958 Ford Thunderbird 2019 Mecum : Chicago$17,500  
1958 FORD THUNDERBIRDH8YH1180982018 GpK Auctions Atlantic City   
1958 FORD THUNDERBIRDH8YH1180982018 GpK Auctions Atlantic City   
1958 FORD THUNDERBIRDH8YH1180982018 GpK Auctions Atlantic City$8,000  
1958 Ford Thunderbird 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee$17,500  
1958 Ford ThunderbirdH8YH1192952016 H & H Auctions Imperial War MuseumDuxford $12,000$15,000
1958 FORD THUNDERBIRD 2016 McCormick's Palm Springs # 60$14,000  
1958 FORD THUNDERBIRD 2016 McCormick's Auction # 60$14,000  
1958 Ford Thunderbird 2015 Silver Auction Sun Valley$20,000  
1958 Ford ThunderbirdH8YH1137872015 Mecum : Monterey$18,000  
1958 FORD THUNDERBIRD 2014 McCormick's Palm Springs # 57$16,500  
1958 Ford Thunderbird ConvertibleH8YH1137872014 Mecum : Anaheim$18,000  
1958 Ford Thunderbird 2014 Mecum : Seattle$30,000  
1958 Ford Thunderbird 2013 Mecum Dan Mecum's 26th Spring Classic$24,000  
1958 Ford Thunderbird 2013 Mecum : Indianapolis$24,000  
1958 Ford Thunderbird Convertible 2013 Auctions America Spring Carlisle   
1958 Ford Thunderbird ConvertibleH8YJ1251882012 Mecum Anaheim, CA   
1958 Ford Retractable 2011 Branson Collector Car Auction Oct 22, 2011$20,000  
1958 Ford Thunderbird Convertible 2011 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee, FL Auction$29,000  
1958 FORD THUNDERBIRD 2010 Silver Auction Hot August Nights$10,000  
1958 Ford Thunderbird 2010 Mecum Auctions St. Paul MN Auction$14,000  
1958 Ford Thunderbird Convertible 2009 Mecum Kissimmee, FL Auction$30,000  
1958 Ford Thunderbird Convertible 2009 Boca Raton, FL Kruse$20,000  
1958 FORD THUNDERBIRDP6FH2417982008 Silver Auction Dallas$36,000  
1958 FORD THUNDERBIRD CVTBL 2008 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions February 2008$30,100  
1958 FORD THUNDERBIRD CUSTOM 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN$15,000  
1958 FORD THUNDERBIRD TWO DOOR 2001 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN$6,000  

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