[{"id": 1676955, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! This T-Bird is in incredible shape. Granted it helps it was a CA car. But still, looks like an original car. Paint, interior, the engine bay, all preserved. The chrome is amazing. This can win a Preservation Class award anywhere. 352 V-8 with Cruise-o-Matic! Really nice Square Bird!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1502156643, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1676966, "authorName": "Pistol_Pete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pistol_pete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The \"Square Bird\", the result of corporate decision makers at Ford that a four seater was the way to go over the earlier two seat style or so I have read. This is a very nice example on an oft overlooked model. I prefer the earlier two rear light model but this one appears to be very nice & original. It is interesting how much of the interior design was carried forward to the next generation of T-Birds. All it needs imo is air conditioning. GLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1502157472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1677082, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the interior and dashboard, really striking, the exterior - swing and a miss.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1502165437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1677084, "authorName": "ar1950", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ar1950/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of my favorites from when I was a kid. Always liked this year the best out of the second gen models.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1502165777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1677088, "authorName": "SchwarzHorse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schwarzhorse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've always liked these and the word Heckflosse (or, fintail in Germany)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1502166203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1677099, "authorName": "Keith_T", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The lake pipes are only aesthetic since there are dual exhausts in the rear, I assume. These aren't my favorite 'birds and the whole lake pipe with wire wheels thing isn't my favorite look, but somehow on a black square bird it works, the sum of the whole manages to be greater than the parts, especially with the black/white two tone interior and the period-correct wide whitewalls.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1502167675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1677218, "authorName": "Brewster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brewster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We had `59`vert, double white with a red interior. The 430 overwhelmed the car when pushed but we enjoyed a few summers in the car. Always liked the Squarebirds, lose the lake pipes on this one, seems like s nice car otherwise", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1502192288, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1677221, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll be watching this for a friend, who owns a bit of an albatross of a '60 Thunderbird. \n\nHe purchased it some years ago on a whim, as it was owned by a neighbor, whose mother had passed away and had been the original owner. Low miles, and mostly original paint, it was your basic \"old lady\" car.\n\nSeveral problems cropped up shortly thereafter, namely an overheating issue due to a cracked block in a hidden location up above the starter. So he had the engine replaced, and got further in the hole with it, the repair adding to his probably-too-high purchase price. He's still got it, as he was insulted by low-ball offers (probably market-correct offers) so it just languishes in his garage.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1502192931, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1677241, "authorName": "benzwagon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benzwagon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller.. is entire running gear numbers matching? How accurate is odometer? How many owners, and what service records / provenance available? Any rust or damage?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1502195149, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1677258, "authorName": "voiture", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/voiture/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Like buying a custom straight from the factory. \n\nThe Larry Watson '58 T bird is one of my favorite customs, ever. Google the car if you're not familiar with it. I read an article in Rodders Journal in which he says that at one point (he repainted it a number of times) he stripped the whole thing with a utility blade in his garage.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1502195859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1677261, "authorName": "voiture", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/voiture/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Google \"Larry Watson\" for square bird potential...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1502195931, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1677424, "authorName": "David_C.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_c.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank god they didn't put a continental kit on it.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1502202409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1677434, "authorName": "elchinero", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elchinero/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "<> good call ...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1502202832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1677455, "authorName": "Green66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/green66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't make up my mind on the square birds. I go from \"worst redesign ever\" to \"those are unique\". I guess if the price was right and it fell in my lap I'd own one. This looks like a good driver for you and the missus to take over to the diner on friday nights. GLWTS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1502203752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1677480, "authorName": "rickaz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickaz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@voiture Thanks for the memory. The story was that he took it back to the dealer two weeks after buying it and everyone at the dealership was blown away by the custom paint scheme he had put on the car. I can still picture it in my head. And now, the theme song from the \"77 Sunset Strip\" TV show will be my earworm for the day. The square birds, the '61 through '65 Lincolns and the '63 through '65 Rivieras have a design that, to me, says classic elegance. Even today when I see these cars I think \"Understated luxury car.\" GLWTA seller.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1502204671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1677502, "authorName": "Madmitch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/madmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, could you please give the mileage shown?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1502205298, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1677588, "authorName": "JGHAGS73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jghags73/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was disappointed when Ford changed the T-Bird to 4 doors. But, the 1958 - 1960 \"Square Birds\" were actually very attractive. Way ahead of the behemoths that came later.\nThis would be a great car to own, albeit the removal of those George Barris era kick-stand side side pipes would have to done within the first 30 minutes of ownership.\nAn easy job as, contrary to the verbiage above they are just added on to the body. There has been no \"switch from a conventional exhaust to a side exit system.\" The underbody photos show the original, rusty, front to rear exit system is totally intact. plus show the side pipes to be connected to nothing.\nStill in all a nice car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1502209324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1677601, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seems I read the '58 Bird was the best Bird seller for Ford, that had to be a real outside call for someone high up at Ford. This car has potential, but full of unwanted surprises, just what you can see will keep you or your mechanic busy & your wallet active, leaking from one end to the other, a definite go look & drive before purchase or have a qualified car person do it for you.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1502209861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1677634, "authorName": "Keith_T", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mike rockwell you're correct, the 4-seater square bird was a huge sales hit, pretty much single-handedly kicked off the \"personal luxury\" category that led to so many awesome cars in the sixties. Late '50's - early '60's styling can be off-putting to some, and so the collectability has suffered to an extent but I think they're starting to come into their own, what seemed like excess ten or twenty years ago is starting to look like intricacy to the point of factory custom now, to some at least. Not too many bargains around anymore, too, so anything remotely intriguing has picked up interest.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1502211271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1677712, "authorName": "declamation (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/declamation/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@benzwagon I am the third owner. The previous owner purchased the vehicle from the original owner about 25 years ago in California. It is numbers matching. The previous owner had it rebuilt when he restored the vehicle early in his ownership. The odometer is currently working and to the best of my knowledge has been working. \n@Madmitch it reads 13688. There is little to no rust on the vehicle, thankful to it's time spent in California. I put up some pictures of the underside to show, the exhaust shows some rust as expected.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1502214474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1677857, "authorName": "William_Henshaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/william_henshaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mike rockwell You were right on. We do seem to share a lot of opinions and ideas on cars.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1502218724, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1678302, "authorName": "rbtswim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbtswim/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by rbtswim", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1502224743, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1679782, "authorName": "Bahollings", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bahollings/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by Bahollings", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1502298780, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1679812, "authorName": "Keith_T", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Left center taillight appears to be a different shade of red, is it a repop?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1502299586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1679958, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking car & presentation by Seller. Attentive to questions. Haven't seen one this nice in many years, or cruise night shows. Very best to Seller and Winning Bidder!\nGLWA!???", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1502303973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1683342, "authorName": "abc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Were the faux side pipes standard, or an added option?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1502416896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1684246, "authorName": "declamation (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/declamation/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KeithT The left center tail light has been replaced, it does show as a slightly brighter red.\n@abc They are an added option.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1502475077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1684434, "authorName": "Reginhild", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reginhild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What are the current leaks like? See the evidence underneath front and rear but how significant and where are the leaks?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1502478505, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1686015, "authorName": "vty777", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vty777/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would just cruise all day in this remarkable Detroit motion machine.....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1502546492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1686036, "authorName": "Manon4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manon4/", "bidAmount": 3004, "content": "$3,004 bid placed by Manon4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1502547229, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1686182, "authorName": "crashcraft1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crashcraft1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "so I can't quite get a handle on the paint situation... since this is a repaint it seems the last job turned loose on the flat surfaces?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1502555312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1686385, "authorName": "declamation (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/declamation/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@crashcraft1 The vehicle was repainted when the previous owner first purchased the vehicle. The paint job done was quite good. It has near flawless paint on the sides. But due to the way it was stored recently the paint on the top of the vehicle (as if viewed from the top down) is showing a little rough.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1502570634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1686391, "authorName": "declamation (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/declamation/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@crashcraft1 I spoke to a paint specialist a bit ago when I had them give it a clean up when it came out of storage and they told me there was a considerable amount of potential to come from a wet sand. The most of it just being surface damage due to the storage.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1502571258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1686468, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One very neat squarebird!! If only my wife didn't hang over my shoulder when I am on this site! Would love to drive this daily.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1502583338, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1686609, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just my opinion but:\nSeller should have had those panels, trunk, roof, and possibly hood .. wet sanded. We need more and better and clearer shots of the underbelly. Great looking car though. I think it'd look better with narrower whites. The wides clash with the wires, to my eye. The pipes can be lost, i agree.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1502610556, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1686708, "authorName": "Mart_Emeness", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mart_emeness/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ABC wrote - \"Were the faux side pipes standard, or an added option?\"\n----------------\nThe side pipes are obviously either aftermarket or were fabricated by somebody. No T-Birds ever came with factory or Ford dealer installed side pipes.\n\n'", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1502633536, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1686715, "authorName": "northern", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northern/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The biggest issue with this car may be the paint damage to the hood, roof, and trunk. Will much of that buff out? If not, the cost of a repaint could be a deal breaker. Not knowing more about that may limit the price.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1502634078, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1686771, "authorName": "1962356AL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1962356al/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by 1962356AL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1502637945, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1686930, "authorName": "J.P._Dashpot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j.p._dashpot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On a stock 1960 Thunderbird, the exhaust pipes are just barely visible under the rear bumper. Ford got it right. Loose the lakes pipes and the mismatched 'longish' rear pipes. This is a true driver quality Bird I'd love to own.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1502651378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1687090, "authorName": "Tbird62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbird62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Squarebirds were good sellers when new, compared to the '55-57 two seaters they replaced. About 15 years ago Squarebirds were pariahs in the collector car would. They have taken hold as of late, and prices have gone up.\nThe 352 FE block is a superior power plant than the 430 MEL block. Good torque, lighter weight and excellent durability. I would trust older paint on a car such as this one rather than a fresh respray. Props to the seller on presenting the car this way and not having it cheaply redone. Add a Vintage Air unit, shine up that paint, change out the wheels for steelies and wheel covers, add new duals and you have an outstanding driver. That short list would cost far less than paying for a restoration or buying an over restored trailer queen.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1502675202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1687144, "authorName": "crashcraft1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crashcraft1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the clarification on the paint!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1502682135, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1687213, "authorName": "Moisy_Buster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moisy_buster/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by Moisy_Buster", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1502709791, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1687392, "authorName": "RoadKingMike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadkingmike/", "bidAmount": 4150, "content": "$4,150 bid placed by RoadKingMike", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1502722728, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1687430, "authorName": "DNJX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dnjx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone comment on driving one of these? 300HP stock seems like it would be fun. Wish it was raggier though, love the cotton Owens red and white ones..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1502724520, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1687466, "authorName": "roadkingRick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadkingrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "About the ride: When I was 10 we had a 60' Square Bird. My Mother was driving on I-75 in Mich. doing 75 when a Cadi passed her doing about 90. She put the peddle down and never let up until she couldn't see that Cadi in her mirror hitting 120 mph. When she let up my Dad asked her if she enjoyed that? She just smiled, I was smiling the whole time. BTW, my Mom raced stock cars years later.....I got my need for speed from her I guess. In fact My first car was a 59' conv. Bird. that I bought at age 15. and restored it.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1502726193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1688125, "authorName": "drw55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drw55/", "bidAmount": 4879, "content": "$4,879 bid placed by drw55", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1502742598, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1688442, "authorName": "Moisy_Buster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moisy_buster/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Moisy_Buster", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1502746422, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1688457, "authorName": "samdago", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samdago/", "bidAmount": 5300, "content": "$5,300 bid placed by samdago", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1502746621, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1688463, "authorName": "Valharik", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valharik/", "bidAmount": 5850, "content": "$5,850 bid placed by Valharik", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1502746675, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1688466, "authorName": "BigGirlsPLayToo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biggirlsplaytoo/", "bidAmount": 5977, "content": "$5,977 bid placed by BigGirlsPLayToo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1502746736, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1688467, "authorName": "Valharik", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valharik/", "bidAmount": 6077, "content": "$6,077 bid placed by Valharik", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1502746753, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1688470, "authorName": "4RINGSx3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4ringsx3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My Mom had one of these, burgundy w/ a white top & same interior. When she traded it for a '63 Bullet Bird we came to find out that the previous owner of the '60 had drag raced it. After the '63 came a '68 Landau Coupe. Mom loved those 'Birds.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1502746849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1688473, "authorName": "Valharik", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valharik/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 8/14/17 for $6,077 to Valharik", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1502746875, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 1688475, "authorName": "915fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/915fan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A lot of fun for the money.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1502746935, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1688478, "authorName": "Dreamer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great deal. Congrats to buyer and the seller who let it go for this price.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1502746952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1688480, "authorName": "contrarian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/contrarian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congrats! that is a steal !!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1502746988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1688483, "authorName": "Valharik", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valharik/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Woohoo", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1502747008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1688485, "authorName": "Pdxcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BARGAIN of the day", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1502747100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1688490, "authorName": "fugartel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fugartel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can't believe it, steal of the month! Congrats to the buyer!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1502747167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1688493, "authorName": "TheBog11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thebog11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In my opinion, the MB 280E was a better deal at 1400. But this is well bought.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1502747214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1688600, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At this price, you can afford to fix it.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1502749185, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1689760, "authorName": "brians356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brians356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "JGHAGS73, I count only 2 doors. You meant 4 seats (of course)?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1502820339, "type": "comment"}]