1959 Ford Thunderbird Thunderbird (2-Door Hardtop or Convertible)
For 1959 the Thunderbird gained a power convertible top and a revised grille, and the 430 V8 became an option. 67,456 were built for 1959.
Confidence
85%
1959 Thunderbird VINs encode year, body style, plant and engine. Wixom appears under plant letter Y in some 1959 reference books and under W in another.
H9YH103858
8 Cyl. 352 C.I. 4V (H)
Engine
Thunderbird (2-Door Hardtop or Convertible)
Body
Wixom, MI (Y)
Plant
Post-War Era
Era
Source: NICB Passenger Vehicle Identification Manual (1959); Flory, American Cars 1946-1959.
No factory image on file
1959 Ford Thunderbird
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Code | H | 8 Cyl. 352 C.I. 4V (H) |
| Year Code | 9 | 1959 |
| Plant Code | Y | Wixom, MI (Y) |
| Body Code | H | H |
| Serial Number | 103858 | Production #103858 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1959
Body StyleThunderbird (2-Door Hardtop or Convertible)
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraPost-War Era
Body Styles Offered
- Hardtop (2-door)
- Convertible (2-door)
The 1959 Thunderbird serial number does not say which of these body styles this car is.
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 352 C.I. 4V (H)
Assembly PlantWixom, MI (Y)
Plant CodeY
Pattern SourceFord
Specifications
Engine
Engine8 Cyl. 352 C.I. 4V
Cylinders8
Displacement352 cu in
Horsepower300 hp (gross)
Dimensions
Wheelbase113.0 in
Length205.3 in
Width77.0 in
Height52.5 in
Dimensions are for this body style and are the same in every series that offers it. Horsepower is the gross rating the engine was listed at, which the VIN does not tie to a compression ratio or transmission.