Gateway Classic Cars of Atlanta is proud to preset this 1957 Ford
Thunderbird. Dubbed a "a personal car of distinction" by Ford, this
title was also used by the motoring press at the time. The car
built upon the heritage of the bespoke roadsters of the 1930s, yet
was constructed of existing components, marking the first step
toward the evolution of the personal luxury car as a mass market
segment in the United States. While light weight for its era and
fitted with a standard V8 engine, the Thunderbird focused more on
driver comfort than speed, and was not a direct rival to either the
Corvette or European sports cars. The Thunderbird proved more
suited to the American market than the Corvette, with sales of
16,155, versus 674 Corvettes in 1955.For the 1957 model year, the
front bumper was reshaped, the grille and tailfins were made
larger, and larger taillights were fitted. A new option was
"Dial-o-Matic" 4-way power seats that would move rearward when the
ignition was turned off to allow easier exit and entry.
Engine-turned aluminum trim lines the dashboard face and door
panels, and equipment includes a floor-mounted shifter, air
conditioning, manually operated windows, lap belts, floor mats, and
a vintage-look push-button AM/FM/bluetooth radio. Ford's 312CID V-8
engine pushed output 225hp and 324lb-ft of torque through a
Ford-O-Matic 3 speed transmission. An American classic is not
complete like this Thunderbird unless it is complete with power
steering and one of those fancy electric fuel pumps! The
three-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and fronts a
140-mph speedometer, a 5k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock, and
gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature.With strong parts
support, and unmistakable late-'50s styling, the first-generation
Ford Thunderbird is appealing as both a starting point for
collectors as well as a valuable addition to a classic car fan's
existing garage!
Vehicle Details
1957 Ford Thunderbird
Listing ID:CC-1866862
Price:$50,000
Location:O'Fallon, Illinois
Year:1957
Make:Ford
Model:Thunderbird
Exterior Color:Red
Interior Color:Red
Transmission:Automatic
Odometer:27407
Stock Number:ATL2683
VIN:GCCATL2683
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