What is an E-Bird?  In this case, it is a 1958 T-Bird that was purchased on E-Bay by Lanny N. Most people consider buying a car off of E-Bay to be like running with scissors: very dangerous. Lanny, one of the founders of the Roamin Angels Car Club way back in 1962, knows cars better than to ever buy one sight unseen.

While cruising E-Bay one night, he saw this rare red beauty that has every option, including air conditioning, power windows, and power top.  On impulse, he bid on it without even kicking its tires.  When his bid did not reach the minimum, he breathed a little sigh of relief. Then the buyer dropped the minimum and he owned it.  

When it arrived, he found that “the seller was ‘creative’ in his description.”  A sticky rear window “had not moved since JFK was in office.”  The transmission, which was supposed to be in great condition, worked but the shift indicator did not.   He concludes his description with, “Ah yes, and the brakes...”   Fortunately, the body was in good shape and Lanny is an expert mechanic, so he should be fine.  But he’s stopped running with scissors.

Story by Ron. C. © 2007 • Photos by Edie H.