Vehicle Description
STK 3321 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The Thunderbird was introduced in 1955 as a 'Personal Car of
Distinction". The original Gen 1 design was built for three years,
benefiting from performance and cosmetic upgrades each year. The
1957 T'Bird was a sales success with over 21,000 units delivered.
This restored (2020) '57 Thunderbird is a stunning example of the
first generation model.
The T'bird is striking with a professional re-spray of Torch Red
accented by the newly designed front/rear facias, rear fender
skirts, excellent new chrome and wide-white radials mounted on
classic reproduction Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels. A removable
'porthole' hardtop w/stand is paired with a brand new manual white
soft top. The interior was carefully restored with new cream vinyl
upholstery, new carpeting and new tinted windshield. A beautifully
redesigned '57 instrument cluster with round gauges accents the
seating area. Features include A/C, telescopic 'deep-dish' wheel,
power windows and AM/FM/Bluetooth sound system - it is a very cool
space.
The spotless engine compartment appears to be totally original.
Power is furnished by a rebuilt Thunderbird 312ci Y-block (D code)
rated at 245hp and fitted with the factory 'Engine Dress-up Kit'
w/over-sized air cleaner assembly and chrome/cast accents. The
original Holley 'teapot' carburetor has been replaced with a modern
Holley 4-barrel w/electric choke that is mounted on the factory
manifold. Virtually all of the engine components have been
replaced/upgraded including distributor, wiring, fuel pump, fan, HD
aluminum radiator, throttle linkage and the entire A/C system.
Factory exhaust manifolds and the air cleaner assembly have been
retained. Electrics are well managed by a 12V generator system.
This Y-block is backed by a 2-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic
transmission and factory gearing was 3.70:1. The very clean chassis
is equipped with power steering, manual brakes and upgrades that
include coil-over rear shocks, new exhaust system and a new fuel
tank. This is a classic '57 Thunderbird that truly belongs in your
collection. ALL VEHICLES SOLD "AS IS".
