Vehicle Description
1957 WILLOW GREEN 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 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. It comes
with many amenities including: Fordamatic Automatic Transmission
Floor mounted Locking Button Shift Selector Low and Drive Range
"Master Guide" Power Steering "Sure Swift" Power Brakes Full
Instrumentation Factory Tachometer Telescopic Lifeguard Steering
Wheel Fully Adjustable Directional Signals Magicaire Heating and
Defrost System Town & Country Radio Electric Clock 8 Track Player
Cigar Lighter (unused) Tinted Windows Willow Green Porthole Hardtop
2 Tone Delux Willow Green Interior Lifeguard Padded Sun Visors
Backup Lamps Wing Windows "Thunderbird" Scripted Floormats Chrome
Side View Mirror Rear Fender Shields Rear Fender Skirts Wide
Whitewall Radial Tires "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
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 Rare
Thunderbird, finished in Willow Green, with (2) Tone Green
Interior, Automatic Transmission, Power Steering, and Brakes, is a
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 in Very Good Overall Condition, and it
garners all the "oohs" and "aahs" any time out!!
