Vehicle Description
It's without a doubt one of the most stylish and iconic cars ever
to catch the fancy of the American car buying public. Just one
glance at this 1957 Ford Thunderbird convertible will conjure up
images of the early days of rock and roll, malt shops and drive-in
movies. It's powered by what is almost certainly its original
engine and will arrive at its next destination with a collection of
build receipts to document its meticulous restoration, as well as
maintenance records to attest to the time and effort that's gone
into keeping it in top form.
Even though more than six decades have gone by since the first
generation of T-Birds rolled out, they remain instantly
recognizable - even to non-enthusiasts - as they've been such a
part of American culture that we've been admiring them from afar
for a long time. The distinctive Coral Sand exterior on this
specimen is certainly an attention getter, and those fender skirts
in back really complete the overall appearance. There's plenty of
chrome on display here, and all of it - the intricate front grille
just below the universally recognized Thunderbird emblem, the
sturdy, but stylish front and rear bumpers, the eye-catching
"Thunderbird" script and front fender vents - looks great. The
exterior alignment on this beloved classic is precise, with even
gaps surrounding the doors, hood and deck lid. When inclement
weather calls for shelter, there's an accompanying white accessory
hard top included for protection that features a set of stylish
porthole windows.
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The white vinyl interior has been left almost entirely in stock
configuration and is in solidly road ready condition. The clean
bench seat with its tuck and roll surface, bracketed by door panels
that are free from discoloration, is pretty darned compelling and
the stretch of textured chrome that runs from the tops of the doors
before merging with the dash area is in good form. This is a fairly
compact interior - though by no means cramped- so the storage space
available behind the bench seat definitely comes in handy. Just
beyond the matching white stock steering wheel, the dash area is
nice and clean, with a clear assortment of gauges in the instrument
cluster and a solid looking dash pad above. Air conditioning is a
welcome yet often overlooked amenity in a vintage drop top like
this one, but it's on board here and working just fine to keep
things comfortable and the added AM/FM/Cassette system stands by to
provide your tunes while you're on the road.
There's factory-correct power underneath the hood in the form of a
312 cubic inch V8. It's fed by a 4-barrel carb and dressed in a
pair of original branded Thunderbird valve covers and chrome air
cleaner that look great - adding another element of authenticity
inside a tidy engine bay. The powerplant starts up promptly and
accelerates well, pairing with an also period correct 3-speed
automatic transmission to form a very solid drivetrain. Ford put
some effort into providing a top notch driving experience when they
configured this T-Bird, equipping it with power brakes that feature
discs up front and power steering for low-effort stops and
navigation. The undercarriage below is unusually clean -a welcome
yet uncommon sight in a car more than 60 years old - with
suspension and steering components that appear surprisingly fresh.
This classic among classics sits on a set of outstanding
Thunderbird wheels with color matched surfaces that frame their
Ford hub caps perfectly and are outfitted with whitewalls to
complement the car's thorough authenticity.
With its iconic look and exhilarating open-air driving experience,
this 1957 Ford Thunderbird convertible is a definite "must see".
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