Vehicle Description
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this 1957 Custom 300 for your
consideration. Powering this Ford is a 312 V8 motor paired to a
smooth-shifting automatic transmission. This custom comes in a blue
and white paint job complemented by a blue interior. To see over 80
photos of this car, including undercarriage please visit our
website www.grautogallery.com
The 1957 models retained a single-headlight front end like their
predecessors, but were unmistakable with their long flanks and
tailfins. A plethora of trim lines was introduced, starting with
the base "Custom", "Custom 300", "Fairlane", and top-line "Fairlane
500". The two Custom lines used a 116 in (2946 mm) wheelbase, while
the Fairlanes had 118 in (2997 mm) between the wheels. A new
car/pickup truck hybrid based on the short-wheelbase chassis was
also introduced, the Ranchero.
The 223 CID (3.7 L) OHV straight-six continued, now with 144 hp
(107 kW). The V8 lineup included a 272 CID (4.5 L) Y-block making
190 hp (142 kW), a 292 CID (4.8 L) Thunderbird version making 212
hp (158 kW), a 312 cubic inch V8 making 245 HP and a supercharged
312 CID (5.1 L) Thunderbird Special making 300 hp (224 kW), and
designated "Police Interceptor" on the glove box. Two dual 4-barrel
versions of the naturally aspirated (non-supercharged) 312 cubic
inch V8 rated at 270 and 285 HP were available. The 270 HP version
had the same cam as all the other V-8's but had vibration dampers
on the valve springs. The 285 HP engine had a racing cam and was
only available to NASCAR and possibly other racers. This option was
dubbed "E code" and was available in all body types. It came
standard with the deep-dish steering wheel. The radio had a
transistorized audio output stage for the first time. There were
lights for the generator and oil instead of gauges. The controls
became recessed for more safety (the Lifeguard safety package was
still available).
To see over 80 photos of this car, including under carriage please
visit our website
www.grautogallery.com
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
