1958 Ford Thunderbird
Two engine’s were offered for the 1958 model:
332 Cubic Inch Interceptor V-8 — 240 Horsepower,4-Barrel Carburetor,Dual Exhaust 352 Cubic Inch Interceptor Thunderbird Special V-8–300 Horsepower,4-Barrel Carburetor,Dual Exhaust.
Production: 37 892 Units (35 758 hardtop, 2 134 Convertible)
In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| built at | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
| price $ | $ $3 650 USD |
| engine | V8 |
| displacement | 5768 cc / 352.0 in³ |
| bore | 101.6 mm / 4.0 in |
| stroke | 88.9 mm / 3.5 in |
| compression | 10.2:1 |
| power | 223.7 kw / 300.0 bhp @ 4600 rpm |
| specific output | 52.01 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | bhp per tonne |
| torque | 535.55 nm / 395.0 ft lbs @ 2800 rpm |
| driven wheels | Front Engine / RWD |
| f brake size | mm / in |
| r brake size | mm / in |
| curb weight | 1682 kg / 3708 lbs |
| length | 5217 mm / 205.4 in |
| width | 1956 mm / 77.0 in |
| height | 1334 mm / 52.5 in |
| transmission | 3-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | :1 |
Auction Sales History
1960 Ford Thunderbird Convertible 0Y73Y152444 – sold for €25,300. One of the most desirable and sought-after of all post-war American automobiles, this attention grabbing four-seat Thunderbird has the 352ci (5,766cc) Interceptor engine and three-speed automatic gearbox. Details of the car’s previous history are unknown, other than the fact that it was in Quebec, Canada in 1989. A complete new engine was fitted recently and the car retains its original radio, while the retractable hood is in correct working order. The accompanying 2013 condition report (expertise) describes the car as an older (20-plus years) cosmetic restoration that remains in generally good condition having seen little use since, while benefiting from more recent mechanical updating. Auction Source: 2015 Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
