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Automotive Mileposts  
Optional Equipment
1958

Thunderbird script
Swift Sure Power Brakes ($37)
Overdrive Transmission ($108)
Master Guide Power Steering ($69)
Manually-Adjustable Front Passenger Seat ($17)
     (Added as Standard Equipment in May, 1958)*
Electric Clock ($15.94) (Added as Standard in May, 1958)*
Power Lift Windows ($101)
4-Way Power Driver's Seat ($64)
MagicAire Heater-Defroster ($95)
SelectAire Conditioner (Includes I-Rest Tinted Glass) ($395)
     New for '58
I-Rest Tinted Glass ($20)
Cruise-O-Matic Transmission ($197)
6-Tube Pushbutton Radio with Antenna ($77)
Aquamatic Windshield Washer/Wiper ($12)
Lifeguard Front Seat Belts ($21)
Outside Rearview Mirror (Left or Right) ($5)
Fashion Ray Full Wheel Covers ($19)
Rear Fender Shields ($27)
Whitewall Tires 8.00 x 14 (Exchange) ($36)
Backup Lights ($8.50)
Gunsight Front Fender Ornament ($6.50)
     (Added as Standard in May, 1958)*
Deluxe Rear Deck-Mounted Antenna ($10)
Sports Spare Wheel Carrier ($133)
Visored Spotlight Mirror ($30)
Locking Gas Cap (Researching Price)
Chrome Engine Dress-Up Kit ($25)
Exterior Chrome Dress-Up Package ($32)
Glove Box and Luggage Compartment Lights ($10)
Heavy Duty 70-Amp Battery ($8)
Equa Lock Rear Axle ($39)
Tutone Paint ($22)
Front and Rear Vinyl Contour Color-Keyed Floor Mats
     ($12.30)

*Exact date these items were added as standard equipment is being researched.
Swift-Sure Power Brakes
Swift-Sure Power Brakes reduce braking effort by one third.
Overdrive Transmission
Overdrive Transmission was available only with the 300 Horsepower Thunderbird Special 352 V-8 Engine, automatically engaged a fourth gear on the standard transmission for improved fuel economy at highway speeds.
4-Way Power Seat
4-Way Power Seat moves up, down, forward, or back and synchronizes tilting of the seat back for an infinate adjustment range.
1958 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop in Winterset White
Shown: 1958 Thunderbird Hardtop in Winterset White (paint code B)

NOTE:
The white painted wheels shown on this example are not correct. All 1958 Ford Thunderbirds should have black painted wheels.
 
Consider the car above without the following options:

1. Fashion Ray Full Wheel Covers
2. Whitewall Tires
3. Rear Fender Shields
$19.00
  36.00
  27.00
$82.00 Total
Worth the small additional cost, wouldn't you say?