For Sale: The finest example of a 1957 Concourse Classic Thunderbird:
This vehicle is an AACA Senior and Preservation Class with numerous Blue Ribbon awards at the prestigious Meadowbrook Concourse d"elegance and Eyes on Classic in Michigan.
Adding to the unique historical aspects of this vehicle, at the Ford Motor Company 100th Anniversary in 2003 at FMC World Headquarters Dearborn Michigan, Edsel Ford 11 personally applied his signature to the inside of the engine compartment. Photo's available.
Having purchased the vehicle in 1988 with only 32,000original miles in 1991 a complete frame off concourse restoration was performed, photo's available. In December 2017 a complete exterior restoration was performed in Flame Red, including the engine compartments detailing. Currently there is only 48,365 on the vehicle, only 16,000 driven since it's frame off restoration.
Vehicle originally registered in Michigan and is currently registered in Florida and is stored and maintained in an attached climate controlled garage.
Vehicle description: Only three owners since new, first Ford dealership, second owner operated a bona fide restoration company refinished the exterior Thunderbird Flame Red complementing the matching Red interior and Black convertible top. Accessories included with sale are Red floor mats with the Thunderbird logo, Thunderbird front fender protectors for when exhibiting the vehicle at car shows. original vehicle invoice, hand book, and shop manuals are availble with the sale.
Vehicle Details
Build date. January 17, 1957:
Engine. Original vehicle 312 V8 engine
Original engine dress up kit.
Odometer. 48,365 mls.
Correct repro Concourse yellow cap 12V (maintenance free) battery.
Fordomatic Automatic transmission.
Power steering.
Power brakes.
Original Town and Country signal seek radio.
Heater / defroster.
Window wipers and washer.
Tires. 7.50x14 White Walls.
Wheels laser aligned.
Original vehicle jack.
VIN # D7FH194693.
Correct vehicle inspection yellow stamps using rubber applications (versus transfers)
Sale Price $69,250 or nearest best offer. Pictures available upon verification of strong interest.
