For Sale: 1957 Ford Thunderbird in Lutz, Florida

Although the first generation Thunderbird was only produced for three years, a single glance at this 1957 Ford Thunderbird reveals that quality can be far more memorable than quantity. Fully repainted in eye-catching Flame Red, with its contrasting white removable hard top, this classic beauty comes complete with all the chrome and badges to remind the world just how special this car really is.

Inside this two-seat sports car, we find a matching Flame Red pleated vinyl interior with an original-looking dashboard complete with its five-pot gauge cluster highlighted by a big 140 mph speedometer. The three-spoke, double-rimmed steering wheel features a Thunderbird logo center cap, reminding anyone driving that they are piloting a true classic. Heat, defrost, and rare power windows round out the list of amenities on this classic.

Under the front-hinged hood, we find a period-correct 312 cubic-inch V-8 engine topped by a single four-barrel carburetor, which Ford advertised as producing 245 hp when the Thunderbird was new. Power from that small block is then channeled through a three-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission before exiting through its dual exhaust and stock-style mufflers, giving this old-school roadster an authentic sound.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Removable Hardtop
• Soft Top
• Manual Convertible Top
• 312 CID V8
• Single 4 Barrel
• Three Speed Auto
• Dual Exhaust
• Full Flame Red Repaint
• Flame Red Interior
• Pleated Vinyl
• Power Windows
• Heat
• Defrost
• Receipts
• Maintenance Records

This 1957 Ford Thunderbird comes with receipts dating back to the 1980s, along with numerous maintenance records that demonstrate the car was well-maintained throughout its many decades of life. The first-generation Thunderbird will always be considered by many to be one of the most visually appealing and collectible cars in American history. If you are one of the many who share that sentiment, this is the car for you. Don't wait, call today!