Combine the crazy paint job with a slammed stance, and a set of Coker Classic H78-15 whitewall tires and Thunderbird Wire Wheels and you have the perfect combination for an eye-catching custom. The plain white exterior just didn’t jump out and grab you so we decided to do a wild scalloped paint job with lace and metal flake to give this car a ’60s custom look. In this case, all the car really needed was some personality. It’s always a gamble, and sometimes you just have to go for it. We did our best to feel around and make sure the previous owner had not covered up a bunch of rust with body filler, but there is only so much you can do when you’re in the moment. The Thunderbird had received some attention in the past few years, as we could tell the white paint job was fairly fresh. We took a half-way restored ‘Bird and turned it into a wild ’60s custom…keep reading to see how we did it. In the case of this 1959 Thunderbird, it was more of a junkyard dog than a barn find, but we’re glad we found it! Otherwise this classic Thunderbird would’ve spent a tough life in the junkyard and it may have even been crushed. It's one heck of a lot of car for the money.With the filming of our TV Show, Backroad Gold (it airs Wednesdays at 9:30pm EST on the Travel Channel) we’ve been introduced to a bunch of great barn finds. Gas tank, shocks and dual exhaust look new. The trunk compartment has a complete grey and white plaid liner kit, jack and spare, also includes a tub full of extra parts. Under the hood is the powerful 300 hp 352 motor and factory air conditioning system. Has upgraded retro stereo and reproduction floormats. The console and 4 person individual seating, power windows and seat are part of that sporty, luxury combo. The dash area is excellent nice knobs and lenses, chrome sparkles. The big mouth front bumper is rechromed, door spears, mirror, handles and rear bumper are rechromed. It has been repainted and polished to a smooth finish. This one has very unique, original Glacier green color, very 1950s. This is certainly a lot of car for the money! Motor trends first "Car of the Year" It was wildly successful with its distinguished looks, excellent performance and it was luxurious yet sporty. Has air cond, power seat, windows, steering & brakes!
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