Vehicle Description
This 1957 Ford Thunderbird custom convertible is a show car powered
by a high-performance 351ci Ford V8 engine mated to a Ford C4
3-speed automatic transmission, both rebuilt before installation.
The engine sits in a show-prepared engine bay, with a custom air
cleaner and Mickey Thompson rocker covers with T-bar fasteners and
Gold detailing. It has an all-steel construction with all
components welded in and skim-coated smooth. The body is the
hand-formed steel of a '57 Ford Thunderbird with a variety of body
modifications and finished in a Brilliant Gold Metallic paint. The
exterior features large rear tailfins, along with other exterior
modifications such as 1959 Lincoln headlights, 1959 Buick
taillights, shaved door handles, a custom grille, tail panels and a
chopped windshield. It was recently pinstriped by Tanner Leaser of
Gas Monkey Garage. This custom Thunderbird sits on four alloy
wheels in a star pattern, wrapped in Dimension all-season whitewall
tires. It features white Naugahyde vinyl on the fully custom
interior, wheel wells, engine bay and hood pad. This vinyl encases
the seats and is diamond-pleated. The interior also features a 1961
Chrysler glass-dome gauge cluster, '60s Plymouth Aero steering
wheel, custom shifter and a retro rotary telephone attached to the
center of the floorboard. Inside the glovebox is a Sony AM/FM
stereo with CD player. The trunk has been equipped with a small,
restored 1950s Admiral TV, oil, gas and water cans, and a
period-correct first aid kit, all accented or sheathed in Gold,
plus a full-size spare tire. The car also includes a custom-made
tonneau cover. It also features twin-paired rocketship dual
antennas that spiral out of the rear custom-fabricated
quarter-panels. This example has won awards at several car shows,
including the Oakland Roadster Show, Sacramento Roadster Show and
Lead East. ** PREVIEW
