The 1959 Thunderbird brought changes to the front, rear and side ornamentation, and leather upholstery was offered for the first time. The rear suspension was revised, dropping the coil springs for Hotchkiss drive with parallel leaf springs. A new 430 cubic inch MEL V8 of 345 horsepower was available in small numbers. Sales almost doubled again, to 67,456 units, including 10,261 convertibles, with advertising aimed particularly at women.
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Source Wikipedia: Ford ThunderbirdLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured and marketed by Ford Motor Company for model years 1955 to 2005
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Wikipedia1959, upholstery
leather upholstery was available for the first time
Year: 1959, upholstery
leather upholstery was available for the first time
1959, new V8
A new V8 engine, the 345-hp 430 cu in (7.0 L) MEL-series, was available in small numbers.
1959, sales
almost doubled again, to 67,456 units
Body style, coupe: Lead paragraph, coupe
two rear seats were added
Body style, convertible: 1958, convertible
The convertible did not go on sale until June 1958
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manufactured and marketed by Ford Motor Company for model years 1955 to 2005
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