Vehicle Description
This 1957 Ford Thunderbird has a terrific presentation of its
awesome original color combo. So no matter if you are a fan of
tailfins or porthole hardtops, you'll see a level of detail over
every inch of this T-Bird that will send your nostalgia into
overdrive.
This classic has seen the right care, investment, and preservation
over the years. That means the factory-correct Raven Black has the
kind of deep gloss you'd want on a grand piano. And the body panels
fit together with care so that the luster lets the sunshine roll
evenly across the body. This shine also highlights all the best
details - everything from the hood scoop up front to the long
tailfins that start in the doors. Of course, when you want to talk
about shine, the mirror-like brightwork is always what you love.
The '57 cars had some of the sleekest chrome around with the clean
mesh grille, smooth flowing front bumper, trim framing the fender
skirts, and an expertly crafted rear bumper that also housed the
dual exhaust. The color-matched porthole hardtop is iconic, but the
folding soft top is also quite stylish on this one, too. It's done
in white to contrast the body and complement the whitewall
tires.
While both roof options are chic, the best way to go in this
Thunderbird is with no top at all. That's because the
factory-correct Flame Red interior is the perfect addition of color
- sort of like a red rose on the lapel of this black tuxedo. The
seat, carpeting, door panels, and dash have a quality feel that get
the fundamentals right. When you sit down, the thin/grippy steering
wheel, floor shift, and machine-turned panel flowing across the
dash give you a great vintage sporty feeling. And because they paid
attention to details, even the little things are working, like the
clock, courtesy light, and town & country AM radio.
The larger D-code "Thunderbird Special" 312 cubic-inch V8 with
four-barrel carburetor was a nice option in '57. This one was
ordered with the larger motor, and it's still believed to carry
that displacement today. Plus, it looks thoroughly correct with the
bright red block, pie dish air topper w/factory decal, and iconic
Thunderbird logo valve covers from the factory dress-up kit. It's a
true personal luxury vehicle, so the torque of the V8 is well
paired with the Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission, power
steering, and power brakes for an easy cruiser.
This is a fantastic total package for lovers of vintage style. So
if you want a true stunner, don't miss this detail-oriented T-Bird.
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