Vehicle Description
First generation Thunderbirds are all about style, and this 1957
T-Bird does it the best. With an unbeatable factory color
combination, amazing interior, correct 312 V8 under the hood, and
presented exceptionally clean everywhere, this is desire on wheels.
This car is so clean, and so well restored, it just might be the
cleanest 57 T-Bird we've ever had at Streetside Classics-it's that
nice!
One of the world's most beloved cars, there's just no way to make a
'57 Thunderbird look bad. But when you get it right, they can be
downright amazing, and the high-quality finish on this two-seater
is a testament to a life well lived. The professional repaint of
the factory-correct code-F Starmist Blue looks stunning. It's set
off with uniform gaps all around (particularly the hard-to-fit
doors), and the optional fender skirts make it look long and sleek.
Nice chrome accentuates this '50s icon, and the exhaust still exits
neatly through the rear bumper. The bright factory wheel covers
with white F-O-R-D centers look great and match perfectly with the
whitewall tires. Plus, the darker blue folding top gives this
American icon a touch of European flair.
The two tones of blue on the exterior (when the top is up) is a
theme that continues on the inside, too. And you'll really love
showing off how the lighter blue on the seat inserts and door cards
seamlessly matches the exterior color. Style and luxury were the
true hallmarks of this classic, and that's why it came with rare
features for its time, like the power seat and power windows. Not
only do those function perfectly, but so do other original
components like the heat/defrost and courtesy light. It's all
displayed in an engine-turned panel that flows across both doors
and the dash. This frames many of the intricate styling touches
such as logo embossed side panels and the power steering wheel.
Beyond that you could see the Thunderbird was getting serious about
competing with the Corvette with its full gauge package, including
the large speedometer prominently in the center.
The larger D-code 312 cubic-inch V8 was a nice option in '57. It
has been cared for just like the rest of this immaculate T-Bird
with tidy hoses, big red block, and shiny components. Of course
what really gets this motor noticed is the factory dress-up kit
with finned valve covers and a chrome air cleaner. Make sure you
look at the undercarriage photos to see that this high level of
presentation is not just in the engine bay, but also throughout the
whole car. But as much as this is a show-stopping T-Bird, it was
also meant for cruising with great features like the power
steering, two-speed Ford-O-Matic auto transmission, and
highway-friendly rear gears.
This car shows off its cherished quality right down to the included
owner's manual. It's the concours-quality Thunderbird that you can
pick up from us on a Saturday and win your first trophy on Sunday.
Indeed, this car is actually much nicer than even Ford ever built
it! So hurry before someone else snaps up your perfect T-Bird. Call
today!!!