Vehicle Description
1957 COLONIAL WHITE 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 Colonial
White (E Code), with Beautiful Contrasting Red Interior, Colonial
White Hard Top and White Soft Top. This Classic Bird Underwent a
Frame Off restoration, including Exterior, Interior, Top,
Brightwork, Wire Wheels, and Mechanics. Total Investment Exceeds
$60K. 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 Magicaire Heating and Defrost System AM-FM
Radio Electric Clock Cigar Lighter (unused) Lifeguard Seat Belts
Tinted Windows Colonial White Porthole Hardtop White Soft Top Delux
Red & White Interior Lifeguard Padded Sun Visors T'Bird Scripted
Floormats Backup Lamps Wing Windows Chrome Side View Mirror Rear
Fender Skirts Wide Whitewall Radial Tires (5) Kelsey Hayes Styled
Wire Wheels "THUNDERBIRD SPECIAL" V-8 Engine 4 Barrel Carburetion
Dual Exhaust System 312 Cubic Inch Displacement (D Code) 225
Horsepower 8.4:1 Compression Ratio 3.75 X 3.30 inch Bore & Stroke
Chrome Engine Dress Up Option 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 Colonial White, with Red 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!!
