Vehicle Description
History
The Ford Thunderbird is a rear wheel drive automobile which was
manufactured by Ford in the United States over eleven model
generations from 1955 through 2005. The Thunderbird created a
market niche that eventually became known as the personal luxury
car.
The Thunderbird was revised for 1957 with a reshaped front bumper,
a larger grille and tailfins, and larger tail lamps. The instrument
panel was heavily re-styled with round gauges in a single pod, and
the rear of the car was lengthened, allowing the spare tire to be
positioned back in the trunk.
Why This Car Is Special
The 1957 Ford Thunderbird we have at Skyway Classics is in gorgeous
original color of Colonial White with the white interior with black
trim and the white Porthole hardtop.
Mechanical Specs
Ours has what looks like an all original engine compartment with
all the factory correct hose, clamps, windshield washer bag,
accessories as well as the factory correct 312 cu in V8 with
4-barrell carb which had become the Thunderbird's standard engine,
and now produced 245 horsepower in 1957.
It has the dress up kit with the correct finned valve the
Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission that shifts perfect. The engine
also has a chrome air cleaner gets fresh air through the fully
functional hood scoop
The exhaust system is good and the chassis is largely original, not
detailed for show but great as a driver, and wears a set of stock
steel wheels, original hubcaps, and good tires.
Interior
You will like the Pleated Raven Vinyl and Pleated Colonial Vinyl
interior with door panels that match the dash. The gauges are in
original condition and look great in the machine turned dash. The
57 still has the original Town & Country radio, correct black
carpets and colored seat belts.
Exterior
The bodywork, fit and finish are nicely done. The Thunderbird's
famous "porthole" hardtop comes in white on top of the car. The
graceful fins and body lines has straight panels and the taillight
end caps round out the rear end of the car. Other details like the
Thunderbird badges, rear bumper with integrated exhaust outlets,
and the stainless trim on the fender skirts are all great.
Conclusion
The 1957 Ford Thunderbird we have at Skyway Classics is fun to
drive anywhere and enjoy the iconic look as well as the looks you
will get just on that "Porthole" top. Come see ours today.
So give us a call at 941-254-6608.
We also finance! Check out our financiers here at
https://www.skywayclassics.com/financiers
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