Vehicle Description
1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD ROADSTER WILLOW GREEN 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 Example is finished in Extremely Rare "Willow Green,
Code J", with Beautiful (2) Tone Green Interior, & Willow Green
Hard Top. This Rare Estate Classic Underwent a restoration,
including Exterior, Interior, Top, Brightwork, and More. Please
Note The Following **Vehicle Location is at our clients home and
Not In Cadillac, Michigan. **We do have a showroom with about 25
cars that is by appointment only **Please Call First and talk to
one of our reps at 231-468-2809 EXT 1 **
