This is a beautiful 1957 Ford Thunderbird that can be shown at
local car shows or used for touring or weekend use. It is well
appointed in its original Raven Black with Flame Red interior, and
the more powerful 312 CID engine with the automatic transmission.
This T-Bird was bought from an estate sale in 2012 to become part
of the Calumet Collection in La Jolla, CA. It was said to have been
owned by the deceased owner and his uncle before him, who acquired
from new. It has garnered two first place awards at shows in Del
Mar, CA and the T-Bird club show in Long Beach. The livery is
impressive with Raven Black (Color Code A) that has brilliant
luster and shine. The canvas convertible top and the factory
hardtop with its iconic porthole are also black and look great. The
black is deep and rich and is stunning against the abundance of
chrome featured throughout the exterior. The chromed original (not
reproduction) Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels are brilliant. Overall, the
paint is in nice condition. There is one small bubble on the hood
and a few touched up areas. The hardtop has a small area with a
dent and scratch. The chrome and stainless is in overall nice
condition. The interior is in pleated Flame Red vinyl (Trim Code
XH) and is stunning looking when contrasted with the Raven Black
exterior. The interior is in very nice condition throughout. The
red carpet looks very new as does the entirety of the interior. The
engine turned dash trim looks great and very sporty. The D-Code
engine is the venerable 312 CID V8 with the upgraded four-barrel
carburetor delivering 245 hp. The only modification is the
replacement of the carburetor with a Holly, both for performance
and reliability. This T-Bird also specified the Fordomatic
automatic transmission. The T-Bird runs and drives beautifully. We
have this T-Bird priced very fairly. The Hagerty values for the
1957 Thunderbird are: No.2 Condition $44,100 and for a No. 3
Condition $29,100, while the NADA Value Guide has the average
retail value at $68,900. This is definitely a No. 2- condition
example and ready for showing or touring. For more information and
details, please call, text or email Harry Clark at 1.602.245.7200
or
[email protected]. The T-Bird is in our Phoenix
showroom.
