Vehicle Description
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at Auctions America's Auburn Fall event,
August 31-3, 2017.
Chassis No.
D7FH393721
Estimate:
$100,000 - $125,000 US
The Thunderbird body design was enthusiastically embraced from day
one; this exceptional example looks spectacular in Flame Red (code
VV as seen on the data tag) with red and grey interior, chromed
Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels, rear skirts, and whitewall tires.
Originally a D-Code powered (312 cubic inch, 245 horsepower)
example, in 1961 this Thunderbird saw the addition of
Paxton-McCulloch supercharger. The addition of the supercharger and
the pairing of the engine to a three-speed manual transmission with
overdrive makes this an excellent cruiser. The Thunderbird comes
with two tops, the famous "porthole" removable top as well as the
soft-top.
Although not supercharged originally by the factory, this is a
quality installation from 1961 utilizing all of the key components
and matching the factory cars in presentation and performance. This
1957 Ford Thunderbird offers plenty of "go" - not just show. It's
sure to impress future ownership.
