Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely beautifully
concours restored and therefore 'Concours d'Elegance' show ready
example of this 1957 Ford Thunderbird 312 V8 Convertible in it's
original 'Colonial White' factory color paint (code E), original
'Pleated Willow Vinyl' (trim code XM) color interior and factory
ordered with the hard top and soft top and loaded with desirable
factory specifications and options including;Ford-o-matic automatic
transmission ($257),Power brakes ($38),Power steering ($69),Power
windows ($70),Engine dress kit,Magic air heater and defroster
($85),Original Town amp; Country radio ($100),Electric clock
($15),Full wheel covers,White sidewall tires ($30),Rear fender
skirts,Dual horns,Dual exhausts,Removable Fiberglass Hardtop,Safety
beltsand it's original 312/245HP 4 BBL 'D' Code V8 engine!The car
will be sold with it's thick file of service records and records
documenting the complete and full concours quality restoration of
the car which was completed with absolutely no expense spared at
the renown marque specialists 'Prestige Thunderbird' of Santa Fe
Springs, CA. The floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone
areas are completely solid and rust-free and the car has no signs
of any accidents - obviously a garaged and cherished car both
before and since the concours quality restoration.The car has an
extraordarily striking appearance with it's original factory color
'Colonial White' matched to a very rare and stunning 'Willow' color
vinyl interior with a bench seat, automatic interior courtesy
lighting, rayon loop carpeting, half-circle steering wheel horn
ring, winged 'Thunderbird' front end emblem, stainless steel window
surround moldings, dual horns, dual exhaust and a removable
fiberglass hardtop!The car's original 'D' Code 312 V8 engine is
extremely strong and powerful and sounds absolutely magnificent.
The transmission shifts smoothly though the gears and the power
steering and power brakes make the car an absolute pleasure to
drive. Four new whitewall radial tires have just been installed on
brand new chrome wire wheels with matching center caps. All the
chrome was removed and re-chromed.This car drives absolutely
magnificently - must be driven to be believed - does not miss a
beat and purrs like a kitten - drives straight as an arrow with no
strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily
driver that will give any modern day car a run for it's money!
Please note that the car also boasts its original spare wheel and
jack in the trunk along with original trunk spec lining!This is a
rare opportunity to own an absolutely beautifully restored and
superb and truly striking original Dearborn, MI built (as is true
of all Thunderbirds!) car. It is also a great daily driving example
of an original 1957 Thunderbird with it's original highly desirable
312 V8 'D code' engine and loaded with factory options including
Power steering, Power brakes, Power windows, its original Port Hole
hard top, new Canvas soft top, original 'Town amp; Country' radio,
heater and defroster and electric clock!A near perfect example
restored by one of the most respected Thunderbird restorers in the
country and ready for any T-Bird enthusiast or collector of a very
striking turn-key ready example of the T-Bird's finest year for any
classic American car collector!
