The Shucks acquired this '58 T -Bird in 1976 from Bob Cowart of New Orleans, who was a personal friend of theirs. It was delivered in Raven Black with tan/white vinyl trim. Although dramatically different in looks and purpose from its predecessor, it was well praised, and critics were favorable in the commentary, so much so that it was the first time that Motor Trend would specifically nominate an individual car, rather than line up as their 'Car of the Year'.Īccording to its data plate, this car, built in the Wixom assembly plant on Septemwas fitted with the 300hp 352 cubic inch motor, coupled to the was the Cruise-O-Matic 3 speed auto transmission and with a 3.1 rear axle ratio manual. *In the present ownership for more than 40 yearsĪ clear departure from the original two seater Thunderbird, Ford's '58 now provided commodious touring for 4 persons, with a distinctly modern guise. This includes barn finds for sale, muscle cars for sale, vans for sale, station wagons for sale, trucks for sale and other affordable old cars for sale.Ford Cruise-O-Matic Automatic Transmissionįront Independent Suspension – Live Rear Axle We utilize imagery from those ads in a fair use fashion. On occasion we post classic cars for sale from Craigslist, Facebook and other online marketplaces.

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