Vehicle Description
When GIs who fought in the European Theater of World War II
returned home, they brought with them fond memories of the British
two-seaters that were a common sight over there. Some even managed
to buy some and have them shipped home. It was clear to Detroit
that there just might be a market for an American-made version of
the famed two-seater open car. The two most famous of these were
the MG-TC (and the later TD) and the incredibly handsome Jaguar
XK-120. Kaiser introduced the famed Kaiser-Darrin in the early 50s
and Chevrolet would follow next with the legendary Corvette. Ford
was not blind to Chevrolet's new car but chose to develop a car
along a different path. It was decided their 1957 Ford Thunderbird
would be made of metal instead of fiberglass; that it would be
powered by a V-8 engine unlike the Corvette's Blue Flame Six"; and
that it would feature roll-down windows and an optional hardtop
unlike the Corvette's snap on curtains. They further decided that
it would, as much as possible, utilize the same tooling and parts
interchangeability with the big Fords of that era. This Magnificent
Example is finished in Beautiful Colonial White with Beautiful Red
Interior, & Colonial White Hardtop, a new Soft-top Frame ($5k.)
This Classic underwent an "Open Check Book" comprehensive
restoration including Exterior, Interior, Brightwork, Top,
Brightwork, and Mechanics. It comes with a comprehensive complement
of amenities including: � Fordmatic Automatic Transmission o
Floor-mounted Locking Button Shift Selector o Low and Drive Range �
Master Guide Power Steering � Full instrumentation (all functional)
� Factory Tachometer � Telescopic Lifeguard Steering Wheel o Fully
Adjustable � Directional Signals � Magicaire Heating and Defrost
System � Signal Seeking Town and Country Radio � Electric Clock �
Cigar Lighter (Unused) � Lifeguard Seat Belts � Tinted Windows �
Lifeguard Padded Sun Visors � Backup Lamps � Wing Windows � Chrome
Engine Dress Up Kit � Rear Fender Shields � Rear Fender Skirts �
Wide Whitewall Tires � "Ford" Scripted Wheel Covers � Auto-Wipe
Windshield Washers � "THUNDERBIRD SPECIAL" V-8 Engine o 4 Barrel
Carburation o 312 Cubic Inch Displacement o 225 Horsepower o 8.4:1
Compression Ratio o 3.75 X 3.30 Inch Bore & Stroke o Dual Exhaust
System � 12 Volt Electrical System � Full - Flow Oil Filter � 102
Inch Wheelbase � 185 Inch Length � 3088 lb. Weight � 71 Inch Width
� Highly Detailed Engine Compartment and Undercarriage � All
Matching Numbers This Magnificent Rare Thunderbird has traveled
only 60K miles from new and is an Absolute Pleasure to Drive and
garners all the "oohs and aahs" anytime out. Many 'Baby Bird'
aficionados consider the "57" to be the "Last, Most Beautiful, and
Most Desirable of the "Baby Birds" of the era. It is as "Straight
as an Arrow" and Absolutely Immaculate Throughout. It is ready for
Show or Tour. Call ?(770) 883-9115?
