Vehicle Description
1957 Ford Thunderbird 2-Door Convertible Same Owner Since 1960 -
Raven Black - Hardtop - D Code 312ci V8 (Please note: If you happen
to be viewing this vehicle on a website other than our main
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Garage Kept Motors.) Garage Kept Motors is pleased to offer this
beautiful, black, and long-standing ownership 1957 Ford
Thunderbird. Duthler Ford of Grand Rapids, MI owned this first
generation Thunderbird as a demo from the manufacturer until April
5, 1960 when Mr. and Mrs. Botting of Bryon Center, MI purchased the
car from salesman Fred Williams with a 30 Day or 1,000 Mile
Warranty. Accompanying this vehicle purchase is the original Bill
of Sale from Duthler Ford and the Original Title, both dating back
to 1960. Original documents, not copies. Only 21,000 Thunderbirds
were produced in 1957, 51,000 total first generation T-Birds made
between 1955 and 1957. The Thunderbird was Ford's response to the
Corvette, and we think they made an exceptional vehicle at the
time. This example has 64k original miles and is finished in
factory Raven Black repaint. The car is powered by the original D
code 312ci/245hp 4bbl V8 with an automatic transmission and
rear-wheel drive. Other noteworthy features include the rare Kelsey
Hayes Wire Wheels (both sets offered withs sale, original two-tone
interior, spare wheel and jack, Swift Sure power brakes, removable
hard top, soft top (in poor condition), original radio, floor
shifted Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission, analog clock, and
Master Guide power steering. The car is turn-key ready and ready
for a new garage. Paint, chrome, interior, and undercarriage are
all in great condition. The panels fit, finish and door gaps all
indicate no accident history ever and the vehicle retains its
original factory sheet metal. With the desirable 312 motor, factory
Black color, and technically a one-owner vehicle with original
documentation, this Thunderbird is far above average. Find another
one at this price that checks all those boxes. A great value at the
price offered here. Turn heads in this black beauty and enjoy your
investment on the open road. Be sure to check out all the photos
and video on our main website: Garage Kept Motors. Call if
interested or e-mail with any questions. Thank you for looking.
Data Plate Decoder: D - Engine: 312ci/245hp 4bbl V8 7 - Year: 1957
F - Assembly Plant: Dearborn, MI H - Body Style: Thunderbird 347624
- Production Sequence 40 - Body: Thunderbird AE - Color: Raven
Black with Colonial White Soft Top XA - Trim: Black and White 02 H
- Date: August 2, 1957 3 - Transmission: Ford-O-Matic 1 - Axle:
3:10:1