Vehicle Description
This 1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible has the most favored color
combination of Raven Black over Black/White two-tone interior!�
Options with both porthole hardtop & auxiliary soft top, power
steering, power brakes, wheel covers, and more!� Excellent history
with this one covering all ownership and service records from new!
Released in 1955, the Thunderbird had created a new vehicle niche:
the personal luxury sports car. Equipped with V8 engines, lots of
standard features, plush interiors and comfortable suspensions, the
Thunderbird was in a class all its own! For many, it was the
quintessential road trip car for two. The final year of the "Baby
Bird" came about in 1957, and with it the most refined attributes.
Styling of late-1950's examples had reached a peak sporting larger
quarter panel fins, art deco design, lots of chrome, and now with
porthole hardtops for better visibility! Sales rose to a three year
high of 21,380 making them the most popular by production numbers.
For this reason, they still remain highly collectible as the last
2-seater luxury sports car produced by Ford until the modern retro
version produced nearly 45 years later! We are very excited to
offer this 1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible! The car is finished
in factory correct AA- Raven Black over XA - Black & White interior
upholstery! Under the hood is the original D-Code 312ci 4bbl V8
engine and Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission, sending 245hp to
the ground with ease! Options include color matched porthole
auxiliary hardtop & storable convertible soft top, Swift Sure power
brakes, power steering, engine dress up kit, heater/defrost,
Signal-Seeking pushbutton radio (converted internally to FM
frequency), windshield washer, back-up lights, sunburst wheel
covers, modern Coker Classic radial 2 3/8" whitewall tires
measuring 205/75R14! This 1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible comes
fully documented from new with nearly all records from brand new!
Complete with original build sheet stamped with original gate
release records dated October 30th, 1956. Selling new from George
E. Mole & Company, an established Ford dealer based in Amityville,
NY, to the original owner, Frank Ongania of Oakdale, NY, on
November 8th, 1956. He would keep this car meticulously maintained
by only Ford authorized service centers during his two decades of
ownership! Having traded hands in the late 1970's, our records who
indicate changing hands only a few times until today. Once in the
hands of owner, Patrick Meehan, in late 1998, he took a sympathetic
approach to carefully restoring the car on an as needed basis. This
did include a complete repaint of the exterior by Classic
Automotive Specialties of Copiague, NY, fresh weather stripping,
new dash pad, convertible top, re-plated chrome bumpers by
Resto-Trim in Lindenhurst, NY, engine gaskets & seals, rebuilt
Holley carburetor, fluids & filters, new tires, rebuilt
transmission (clutches, bands, seals, o-rings, steel sealing rings,
and gaskets) by Lee Myles Transmissions in Patchogue, NY, new
mufflers, rebuilt speedometer in 2002, rebuilt factory radio, etc.
Today, only the original clock is non-functional. The original
owner's manual remains with the car, and all service records from
early 1962 through present will be provided to the next lucky
owner. We invite anyone interested to call to visit further about
this lovely example! It should continue to search as an outstanding
investment for the next lucky owner.
