1959 Ford Thunderbird

The second generation Ford Thunderbird (also called Square Bird) was produced by Ford for the 1958 to 1960 model years as a successor to the popular 1955–1957 two-seater. In response to Ford-conducted surveys two major changes were made to attract potential buyers: two rear seats were added and the level of luxury and features of a full-sized car were incorporated into a mid-size platform.

A 1959 Ford Thunderbird ”Square Bird” is one of the most beautiful convertibles of the 1950s and this One Chopped and Mean Purple Monster.

The aggressive stock look of the car apparently wasn’t enough for the guys behind this here Thunderbird. So they chopped and lowered it by 2 inches, slapped a 390ci (6.4-liter) engine under the hood, and took the bold decision of painting it purple.

The black interior of the 1959 Ford Thunderbird is also fantastic and is in exceptionally good condition  and looked so sharp it was almost menacing.

All of the above might make the car, in the eyes of some, one ugly duckling. But even those who feel that can’t deny the fact the Thunderbird has more personality than most of Ford’s lineup has today, combined.

The road trip is a very romantic ideal, and in a 1959 Ford Thunderbird the effect is even greater. When you’re driving on the freeway in a 1959 Thunderbird—your foot firmly planted on the pedal inscribed with the word power. And because the car is 17 feet long, you don’t so much steer it as shepherd it between lanes.