Vehicle Description
1957 BRONZE THUNDERBIRD ROADSTER When GI's who fought in the
European Theater of World War II returned home, they brought with
them fond memories of the British two-seaters that were a common
sight over there. Some even managed to buy some and have them
shipped home. It was clear to Detroit that there just might be a
market for an American made version of the famed two-seater open
car. The two most famous of these were the MG-TC (and the later TD)
and the incredibly handsome Jaguar XK-120. Kaiser introduced the
famed Kaiser-Darrin in the early 50's and Chevrolet would follow
next with the legendary Corvette. Ford was not blind to Chevrolet's
new car, but chose to develop a car along a different path. It was
decided their car would be made of metal instead of fiberglass;
that it would be powered by a V-8 engine unlike the Corvette's Blue
Flame Six"; and that it would feature roll-down windows and an
optional hardtop unlike the Corvette's snap on curtains. They
further decided that it would, as much as possible, utilize the
same tooling and parts interchangeability with the big Fords of
that era. This Magnificent Example is finished in Stunning &
Extremely Rare "Thunderbird Bronze Code Q", with Beautiful White
Interior, & Colonial White Hard Top. This Rare Estate Classic
Underwent a comprehensive Frame Off restoration, including
Exterior, Interior, Top, Brightwork, and Mechanics. Total
Investment Exceeds $69K. It comes with many amenities including:
Fordamatic Automatic Transmission Floor mounted Locking Button
Shift Selector Low and Drive Range "Master Guide" Power Steering
Power Window Lifts Power Seat "Sure Swift" Power Brakes Full
Instrumentation Factory Tachometer Telescopic Lifeguard Steering
Wheel Fully Adjustable Directional Signals Air Conditioning
Magicaire Heating and Defrost System Town & Country Signal Seeking
Radio Electric Clock Cigar Lighter (unused) Lifeguard Seat Belts
Tinted Windows Colonial White Porthole Hardtop Delux White Interior
Lifeguard Padded Sun Visors Backup Lamps Wing Windows Chrome Side
View Mirror Rear Fender Shields Rear Fender Skirts Wide Whitewall
Radial Tires "Ford" Scripted Wheel Covers "THUNDERBIRD SPECIAL" V-8
Engine 4 Barrel Carburetion Dual Exhaust System 312 Cubic Inch
Displacement 225 Horsepower 8.4:1 Compression Ratio 3.75 X 3.30
inch Bore & Stroke Enhanced Cooling System 6 Blade Radiator Fan
Electronic Ignition 12 Volt Electrical System Full - Flow Oil
Filter 102 Inch Wheelbase 185 Inch Length 3088 lb. Weight 71 Inch
Width Highly Detailed Engine Compartment and Undercarriage Owner's
Manual This Magnificent and Extremely Rare Thunderbird, finished in
Thunderbird Bronze, with White Interior & a Full Complement of
Options, is an Absolute Pleasure to Drive. Many "Baby Bird"
aficionados consider the '57 to be the "Last, Most Beautiful, and
Most Desirable" of the "Baby Birds" of the era. It is as" Straight
as an Arrow" and Absolutely Immaculate Throughout. It garners all
the "oohs" and "aahs" any time out!!
