Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely no expense
spared frame off restored and very rare amp; collectible 1957
F-Code Thunderbird. 1 of only some 212 ever built in total and in
'57 only with the addition of the McCulloch/Paxton supercharger
which allowed the blown Bird to enter NASCAR competition amp; which
gave Ford over 300HP and enough power to blow away the F.I.
Corvette. An expensive option when new adding over $700 when
combined with the Ford-O-Matic trans such as this example. Frame
off nut and bolt restoration with virtually no miles, (odometer
reading some 330 miles), original 'Colonial White' factory color
(EE) with original 'Pleated Bronze Vinyl' interior trim (XJ) and
chrome wire wheels. Few, if any, finer anywhere!Factory ordered
with the hard top and soft top and virtually fully loaded with
factory specifications and desirable options including: 1 of 196
F-Birds produced according to the F-Bird Registry; with some other
sources stating as many as 212 were maybe built .....Restored by a
Senior Master Concours JudgeSpecial ordered by Hollywood Ford of
Hollywood, CaliforniaRebuilt 312/300 HP supercharged 4-barrel
engine ($719)Ford-o-matic automatic transmission ($150),Soft Top
(Tan) ($52.50)750x14 WW Tires ($23.5)Town amp; Country AM Signal
Seeking Radio ($100)Magic air heater and defroster ($85)Master
Guide power steering ($69)Swift Sure power brakes ($38)Full wheel
covers ($13)Power windows ($70)Electric clock ($15)Windshield
washers ($10)Engine dress kitRear fender skirtsAccessory back-up
lightsDual hornsDual exhausts,Removable Fiberglass HardtopSafety
belts14" chrome Kelsey Hayes wire wheels'Firestone Deluxe Champion'
Wide Whitewall triesThe F-Code engine could be ordered with either
a manual or a Ford-O-Matic transmission. 14 Fairlane Skyliners are
believed to have been produced in 1957 with the F-Code engine.
Ford's supercharger program was a stopgap measure to respond to
Chevrolet's refined small-block V-8 on the nation's racetracks,
which in 1957 had grown to 283-cid and 283-hp with fuel injection.
Ford had dominated the V-8 market since 1932, so when Chevrolet
started to win races in 1955 and 1956 with their new V8, initially
a 265, Ford instituted a game plan to regain superiority. To be
considered for the track they had to be homologated with 50 built
for production, and it is reported that Ford responded by building
196 supercharged units that would end up in Thunderbirds, two-door
sedans and in a few rare cases, the Skyliner.This particular
example was originally specially ordered in 1957 at 'Hollywood
Ford' of Hollywood, CA and was recently acquired by us. The car is
the recipient of a multi-year, no expense spared comprehensive
restoration, by a prominent Senior Master Concours Judge. When true
authenticity is the goal, few can match this car. Come see the
difference in personThis car is one of the few, one of only some
196 factory F-Code Thunderbirds built at Dearborn in 1957. Its
original 'Colonial White' (Color code E) repaint is without equal
and it's original 'Pleated Bronze' (Trim code XJ) vinyl interior is
flawless. The car is equipped with a bench seat, automatic interior
courtesy lighting, rayon loop carpeting, half-circle steering wheel
horn ring, winged 'Thunderbird' front end emblem, stainless steel
window surround moldings, dual horns, dual exhaust, Tan canvas soft
top, and a removable matching 'Colonial White' fiberglass
hardtop!This car obviously drives absolutely magnificently as one
would expect from a recently finished frame off restoration - must
be driven to be truly appreciated - does not miss a beat and purrs
like a kitten - drives straight as an arrow with no strange road
wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that
will give any modern day car a run for it's money!This is a rare
opportunity to own a beautifully and professionally restored
original 'Colonial White' Dearborn, MI built (as is true of all
Thunderbirds!) and simply stunning example of a rare factory F-Code
1957 Thunderbird, 1 of only some 196 built, and virtually fully
loaded as well! Perfect for the T-Bird enthusiast or collector to
add to their collection and a very striking turn-key ready example
of quite simply the most prestigious T-Bird that one can ever hope
to own for any classic American car collector!
