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For Sale: 1957 Ford Thunderbird in Estero, Florida

Vehicle Description

NEW!  Running Video Above!  2nd Picture...

FABULOUS '57 PORT HOLE T-BIRD!!         
PRICED TO SELL QUICKLY...       D CODE T BIRD!    
FUN - LUXURIOUS - BEAUTIFUL!


CALL JEFF WHITAKER TODAY.  410-562-9319  TOP 5 BROKER IN THE COUNTRY. A+ WITH BBB.

WELL, I DON'T KNOW IF YOU EVER SAW THE ICONIC MOVIE CALLED "AMERICAN GRAFFITI" OR NOT BUT I BET YOU DID. THIS IS THE PORT HOLE COLOR TWIN TO THE MOVIE CAR THAT WAS ACTULLY A '56.

THERE WAS THIS INCREDIBLE, UNKOWN, BLONDE CREATURE SHOWN FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT DOWNTOWN AT NIGHT. THE GUYS OUT CRUISING LOST THEIR MINDS WHEN THEY GOT A PEEK OF HER IN HER GORGEOUSE WHITE OVER RED PORT HOLE T-BIRD. THE SCENE WAS AT NIGHT. HER NAME WAS SUZANNE SOMERS! LATER TO BECOME A SUPER STAR ON TELEVISION. I DON'T REMEMBER HOW YOUNG I WAS WHEN I WATCHED THAT INCREDIBLE MOVIE BUT I KNOW MY HEART STOPPED AND MY JAW DROPPED!

SO, ONTO THIS BEAUTIFUL BIRD. THIS CAR HAS BEEN OWNED BY A MASTER MECHANIC FOR THE LAST 52 YEARS!

 

** FRAME OFF RESTORATION!

**ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION REBUILT

**ALL NEW INTERIOR

**POWER STEERING, BRAKES, WINDOWS, SEAT.

**TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL

**RESTORED HARD TOP AND BRAND NEW SOFT TOP

** BRAND NEW HOLLEY 4 BBL. CARB, FUEL PUMP, AND NEW HEAVY DUTY ALUMINUM RADIATOR FOR THE FLORIDA HEAT.

** 43,000 ACTUAL MILES COMING FROM THE OWNER FOR THE LAST 53 YEARS.

** YOU CAN'T MATCH THIS BEAUTY FOR LESS THAN 50k!!

THIS WILL THRILL SOME LUCKY PERSON AS A SHOW / DRIVER / KEEPER.

Note: This beautiful Bird would be priced at $49,000 to $59,000.00 at any Classic Car Dealer.



AFTER OWNING THIS SWEET RIDE FOR DECADES, HE DICIDED IT WAS TIME TO RESTORE IT.
BORN BLUE WITH A CLUNKY 3 SPEED MANUAL TRANNY, HE DECIDED TO RESTORE IT TO THE CAR IN THE MOVIE WITH SUZANNE. SHE NOW WEARS THE PROPER WHITE OVER BEAUTIFUL NEW RED INTERIOR. SHIFTING IS MADE VERY EASY WITH THE CORRECT FORD O MATIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. ( 3 SPEED )

THIS WAS NO HURRY UP AND THROW IT TOGETHER RESTORATION. HE WAS VERY CAPABLE AND VERY PATIENT. THIS CAR WAS A BIG PART OF HIS LIFE UNTIL PASSING.

TOP TO BOTTOM, THIS IS AN EXCELLENT T-BIRD. HE WAS DETERMINED TO SEND IT OFF INTO THE FUTURE IN THE BEST OF WAYS.
He did tell his wife that the soft top should be replaced to complete the car. That job was just completed and looks perfect! We have a full inspection report.

WE THINK HE DID A GREAT JOB.

SHE'S WONDERFULLY EQUIPPED WITH THE 312 V-8, HOLLEY 4 BBL, FORDOMATIC AUTO TRANSMISSION, POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES , TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL, POWER WINDOWS, AND POWER SEAT, 2 TOPS, HARD AND NEW SOFT TOP!


THIS WILL THRILL SOME LUCKY PERSON AS A SHOW / DRIVER / KEEPER.

NO DOUBT - IF YOU WERE BUYING THIS SAME CAR FROM AN AUCTION YOU WOULD FIRST HAVE TO OUT BID EVERY OTHER PERSON AND THEN PAY A 10% BUYERS FEE ON TOP!!


IF THIS BEAUTY BELONGS IN YOUR COLLECTION OR GARAGE JUST LET ME KNOW.

THANKS FOR LOOKING,

JEFF WHITAKER  410-562-9319

PRIVATE SALE, NO TRADES PLEASE.

ALL INFO AND CLAIMS PROVIDED BY OWNERS FAMILY,  AND PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL. CLEAR TITLE IN WIFES NAME.

EVERYONE INVOLVED HOPES WE WILL FIND A GREAT NEW OWNER TO CONTINUE THE LIFE OF THIS BABY BIRD...

QUALIFIED SHOPPERS ARE WELCOME TO SEND AN INSPECTION COMPANY..

Vehicle Details

  • 1957 Ford Thunderbird
  • Listing ID: CC-1294804
  • Price: $39,500 (OBO)
  • Location:Estero, Florida
  • Year:1957
  • Make:Ford
  • Model:Thunderbird
  • Exterior Color:White
  • Interior Color:Red
  • Transmission:Automatic
  • Engine Size:V-8
  • Odometer:43000
  • Convertible:Yes
  • Trim Level:AMERICAN GRAFFITI COLORS
  • Title Status:Clear
  • Restoration History:Fully Restored
  • Seat Material:Vinyl
  • Power Brakes:Yes
  • Power Steering:Yes
  • Power Windows:Yes
  • Power Seats:Yes
  • Tilt Wheel:Yes
  • Engine Condition:Running
  • Drive Train:Rear-wheel drive
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