Vehicle Description
Here is a beautiful example from Cruisin Classics in Columbus, Ohio
of a 1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible/Hardtop with underdash
factory "like" Air Conditioning. This classic was restored about
ten years ago and is in spectacular condition today. It is painted
in Colonial White and will no doubt turn everybody's head that sees
it.From Wikipedia....The first generation of the Ford Thunderbird
is a two-seat convertible produced by Ford for the 1955 to 1957
model year, the first 2-seat Ford since 1938. It was developed in
response to the 1953 Motorama display at the New York Auto Show,
which showed the Chevrolet Corvette. The Corvette in turn was
developed in response to the popularity of European sports cars
among Americans.Dubbed a "personal car" by Ford, it built upon the
heritage of the bespoke roadsters of the 1930s yet was constructed
largely of existing components, marking the first step toward the
evolution of the personal luxury car as a mass market segment in
the United States. While light weight for its era and fitted with a
standard V8 engine, the Thunderbird focused more on driver comfort
than speed, and was not a direct rival to either the Corvette or
European sports cars.It remained the only two-seat convertible
Thunderbird until the eleventh-generation was unveiled in 2002.For
1957 the front bumper was reshaped, the grille and tailfins were
made larger, and larger tail-lights were fitted. The spare wheel
moved back inside the trunk, which had been redesigned to allow it
to be mounted vertically. The side "Thunderbird" script moved from
the fins to the front fenders. A new option was "Dial-o-Matic"
4-way power seats that would move rearward when the ignition was
turned off to allow easier exit and entry. In addition to the
standard 292 and optional 312 engines, higher performance versions
of the 312 were offered,including two with a 4-barrel Holley
carburetor McCulloch/Paxton centrifugal superchargers rated at 300
hp (304 PS; 224 kW) @ 4800 rpm with a maximum torque of 439
lb#8901;ft (595 N#8901;m; 61 kg#8901;m) @ 2600 rpm; and 340 hp (345
PS; 254 kW), respectively. 1957 sales were 21,380, including three
extra months of production because the 1958 models were late. The
1957 Thunderbird was the last two-seater Ford sold until the 1982
Ford EXPsport compact car.Specifics about our car. The exterior
paint is of a great driver quality. Making the car look even better
are the real wired wheels with the Thunderbird center spinner and
the wide whites. The convertible top is Black and in great
condition. The hardtop is the same color as the car and very easily
removed with a helping hand.The engine is a 312 matched with an
automatic transmission. Everything else under the hood is pretty
much stock. It runs and drives exceptionally well. Inside the 10
year old restoration continued with all the comforts like a black
and white bench seat (as it was new) new carpet, padded dash,
telescopic wheel, factory air conditioning, power steering, power
brakes with front discs and a working clock.A car of this caliber
will be going to a discernible buyer that knows not only the value
of ownership but the value of responsibility to keep this car
standing tall as it was when it rolled off of the factory floor.If
you have any additional questions, please call one of our friendly
sales staff. We will be glad to help in any way including a
walk-around for a more detailed description, any questions on
financing, or perhaps an interest in our Sell Your Car Brokerage
Program. In business since 1996, we have sold cars all over the
world and we insist on giving the best personal service in the
industry.The sale is subject to the following conditions and
representations. This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no
warranty in connection therewith. The seller shall not be
responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness,
or defects herein, and make no warranty in connection therewith. No
allowances or set aside will be made on account of any
incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or
representations are for identification purposes only and are not to
be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of
the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have
satisfied oneself as to the condition and value based upon that
judgment solely. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs
regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.Thank You from
all of us at CRUISIN CLASSICSFor all your classic car service,
improvements and up-grades please visit us atCRUISIN CLASSICS
PERFORMANCE CENTERKnown for it's FIRST CLASS service in performance
upgrades that will complete your checklist of must haves to make
your machine just the way you want it.Here is a short list of our
High Quality...High Performance services.Power windows,
heat/Vintage Air (Certified Dealer and Installer)Engine
rebuilding***Carburetor rebuilding***Transmission upgrades and
serviceRear differential service including gear
installation***Brake service includingDisc Brake
Conversions***Suspension rebuilding and upgradesTotal modernization
of classic/muscle cars including addingPower steering, power
brakes, tilt columns, cruise controland MUCH, MUCH MORE