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For Sale: 1957 Ford Thunderbird in Southport, North Carolina

Vehicle Description

THIS BEAUTY JUST SOLD. DO YOU HAVE A GREAT CLASSIC WE CAN SELL FOR YOU?  JEFF   410-562-9319

THIS BEAUTY IS WONDERFULLY EQUIPPED WITH IT'S 312 V-8, 4 BBL., SOLID LIFTERS ENGINE BELIEVED TO BE THE ORIGINAL, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, POWER STEERING, POWER DISC BRAKES, YES, CONVERTED TO FRONT DISC BRAKES, POWER WINDOWS, TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL,

FACTORY TACHOMETER, POWER SEAT, WORKING TOWN AND COUNTRY AM RADIO, AND THE HIGHLY DESIRABLE KELSEY HAYES WIRE WHEELS. THE CURRENT OWNER HAD IT CONVERTED FROM A GENERATOR TO AN ALTERNATOR FOR MUCH IMPROVED CHARGING.

TRUE STORY:

I HAD A POTENTIAL BUYER GO SEE THIS SWEET CAR 4 DAYS AGO. HE DIDN'T BUY IT.  SAID HIS TOP NUMBER FOR A BABY BIRD WAS 40k. I COULD HAVE SAVED HIM THE 2 HOUR  TRIP IF HE HAD TOLD ME THAT.   ANYWAY HE GOT THERE, LIKED THE OWNER A LOT, LOVED THE CAR AFTER TOP TO BOTTOM INSPECTION. HE WAS SO IMPRESSED WITH THE QUALITY OF THE CAR THAT HE DIDN'T WANT TO MAKE A LOWER OFFER AND TOLD THE OWNER THE CAR IS EASILY WORTH OUR ASKING PRICE.  SO HE CALLED ME AND TOLD ME HOW NICE THE CAR REALLY IS. AND HE CAN'T AFFORD IT.

NOW, HE ALSO SAID THAT IF A REAL BUYER WANTS TO CALL HIM FOR HIS REFERENCE HE WOULD BE HAPPY TO TAKE 1 OR 2 CALLS. THAT IS VERY COOL.


THE CURRENT OWNER OF 15 YEARS HAS KEPT THIS WONDERFUL T BIRD SAFLEY IN HIS GARAGE AND TAKEN OUT FOR SHOWS FROM TIME TO TIME. WAS OUT ON THE ROAD LAST WEEK FOR A NICE RIDE.

WE CAN ALL SEE THAT THIS WAS A FRAME OFF RESTORATION, THE UNDER PICTURES TELL THE STORY VERY WELL.
IT WAS ALREADY RESTORED WHEN HE BOUGHT IT AND DOESN'T KNOW WHEN IT WAS COMPLETED OR WHO DID IT.
BUT WE DO KNOW IT IS OVER 15 YEARS AND OBVIOUSLY STILL LOOKING GREAT. HE HAS WON TROPHIES WITH IT.

THE BODY IS EXCELLENT, INTERIOR IS EXCELLENT, PAINT SHINE IS EXCELLENT AS YOU CAN SEE. A FEW MINOR IMPEFECTIONS UPON CLOSE INSPECTION. UNDERNEATH IS STUNNING. YOU CAN HEAR THIS BABY PURR IN THE VIDEO. SOUNDS EXCELLENT.

YES, IT ALSO HAS THE DESIRABLE MATCHING RED, PORTHOLE HARDTOP!  REPAINTED DURING RESTORATION BUT HEADLINER IS LIKELY ORIGINAL. 

ALL PICTURES AND THE VIDEO ARE FRESH!

IF YOU BUY THIS BIRD, YOU SHOULD SPECIAL ORDER LICENSE PLATES - "RED HOT"

CALL ME IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A HIGHLY EQUIPPED, SHOW AND GO QUALITY BIRD!  WIN YOUR OWN TROPHY!

CALL JEFF WHITAKER - HIGHEST RATED CLASSIC CAR BROKER IN THE COUNTRY.  410-562-9319

OWNERS NOTES WHILE IN HIS POSSESSION:
Up dates. Seat belts installed, neutral switch replaced, convert to alternator. New Brake master cylinder. Heater blower motor, Radiator Pro restored to new, . Convert to Disk brakes front. replace Pinion seal rear. Convert Windshield wiper motor to electric.  Transmission fluid replaced. Kelsey Hayes wire wheels. Power steering servo replaced. Fan belts and power steering belts replaced. Fuel filter and spark plugs replaced.  Battery disconnect switch installed. Battery external charger installed. Passenger power window switch replaced.
In care of Jeff Whitaker. Thanks,
Joseph.

ALL CLAIMS MADE BY CURRENT AND PAST OWNERS, AND PUBLISHED MATERIALS.
DREAM CAR SELLERS, LLC. NEVER MAKES A CLAIM OR GUARANTEE ABOUT ANY VEHICLE.
AS ALWAYS, QUALIFIED BUYERS ARE WELCOME TO INSPECT OR HIRE AN INSPECTION COMPANY
 

Vehicle Details

  • 1957 Ford Thunderbird
  • Listing ID: CC-1604640
  • Price: $49,750
  • Location:Southport, North Carolina
  • Year:1957
  • Make:Ford
  • Model:Thunderbird
  • Exterior Color:Torch Red
  • Interior Color:Dark Red
  • Transmission:Automatic
  • Engine Size:V-8
  • Odometer:0
  • Convertible:Yes
  • Trim Level:SHOW AND GO...
  • Title Status:Clear
  • Engine Condition:Running
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