This 1959 Ford Thunderbird “Squarebird” is a claimed rust free daily driver on offer in hopes of raising funds that would allow the seller to open their own shop. A second year example of this bodystyle, the car has some nice, mild custom touches and sounds to be in nice shape as well. Find it here on Jalopy Journal in Florence, Colorado for $11,500.

Although the ’55-’57 Thunderbird had been a success, Ford executives–particularly Robert McNamara–felt that having two seats restricted its sales potential. Therefore, the car was redesigned as a four-seater for 1958. Offered in both hardtop and convertible body styles, it was considerably larger and heavier than the previous generation. Styling was all new with quad headlights, more prominent tail fins, a bolder chrome grille and a larger, though non-functional hood scoop. With 37,892 sold in 1958, the new car outsold the previous model year by well over 16,000 units. Also interesting is that it became the first individual model line (as opposed to an entire company) to earn Motor Trend “Car of the Year” honors.

The seller says this one is “a super solid California car that spent the last 30 years in Kansas in storage”, adding that they’ve enjoyed it for a year and a half, with over 10,000 trouble-free miles added just this summer. In addition to its functional lake pipes with Porter steel packs, the car also has Olds Fiesta style hubcaps and new BFG Silver-Town bias-ply wide whites. Bodywork and chrome appear to be in good shape, and this aqua color is great.

Though no pictures of the interior are provided, a new headliner and sun visors have been installed. From this angle we can see the quad taillights, which were changed to triple units in ’60, emulating the lights on Chevrolet’s Impala. The lights cutting through the dusk make for a very evocative image, and have us imagining the side-pipes burbling away.

Though the seller doesn’t specify which engine we’re looking at (either a 300 HP, 352ci FE V8 or newly optional 350 HP, 430ci MEL V8), it is noted that the car runs great. A 3-speed manual or automatic transmission was available, though which one this car runs is again not mentioned. Some unspecified front brake work and power steering lines are needed, but overall this one looks like a winner.