For Sale: 1957 Ford Thunderbird in Statesville, North Carolina

HIGHLIGHTS: Beautiful Raven Black paint over classic black and white bench seat interior. 312 Thunderbird V8 A Masterclass in Restoration with factory correct stampings BODY OVERVIEW: Most Thunderbirds are ""drivers."" This is not one of them. This Raven Black 1957 ""Baby Bird"" is a top-shelf restoration. Having remained with the same owner for nearly half a century, this T-Bird was treated to an obsessive, frame-off style restoration where the smallest of details were preserved. The car appears to be largely original as far as sheet metal goes and the brightwork and emblems are in excellent shape. Even the factory-correct paint markings on the driveshaft have been preserved. PAINT CONDITION OVERVIEW: Raven Black is arguably the most sophisticated color ever laid on a '57 Bird. A deep, mirror-like Raven Black repaint pairs perfectly with the iconic ""Porthole"" White hardtop and matching White soft top. Thiscontrast of colors is hard to beat. Factory stamp markings are found just about everywhere showing the pride of ownership and the true love of this car. INTERIOR CONDITION OVERVIEW: The Black and White interior is the perfect ""tuxedo"" pairing for the Raven exterior. There are virtually zero signs of wear. The bench seat, dash pad, and door panels are crisp, taut, and correct. The top-shelf restoration really shines through as this 1957 experience is exactly as it was delivered from the showroom floor. MECHANICAL OVERVIEW: Under the hood sits a gleaming, highly detailed 312ci V8 which starts readily with a turn of the key. Paired with a smooth-shifting Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission, this car is all the fun a classic T-Bird should be. This is a ""driver's car"" spec which means manual steering and manual drum brakes. While it requires more input than a modern car, it offers a direct, unassisted connection to the road that power-steering cars lack. Everything works from the tachometer to the radio. This car has been mechanically sorted to match its cosmetic perfection. WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT THIS CAR: The sheer rarity of a Raven Black car in this condition. The ""Easter Eggs"" for collectors, like the factory markings on the undercarriage. The peace of mind that comes from 50 years of single-family care. WHAT YOU MIGHT HATE ABOUT THIS CAR: It is a manual steering/manual brake car. It is authentic to how most T-Birds left the factory, but it requires a ""hands-on"" driving style. DOES IT NEED ANYTHING? Nothing but a new home! WHAT BUYER IS LOOKING FOR THIS CAR?? Anyone looking for a car with Long-Term stewardship. This car was owned by the same individual for nearly 50 years. It has not been flipped through auctions and was instead a prized family possession. Anyone looking for a car that is show ready. This car is ready for the grass at any regional concours or Ford-specific national meet. Contact Rare Rides Company at 980-306-8100 or [email protected] for more information Rare Rides Company does not collect tax, tag or title fees. TITLE STATUS: CLEAN DOES IT WORK? Air Conditioning N/A Heater YES Speedometer YES Odometer YES Oil PSI Gauge YES Temperature Gauge YES Fuel Gauge YES Tachometer YES Wipers YES Windows YES Horn YES Radio YES Headlights YES Tail Lights YES Brake Lights YES Reverse Lights YES Turn Signals YES Emergency Brake YES Tire Condition: Great condition, age unknown Keys - Ignition, Door & Trunk YES Seatbelts Front: NONE Rear: N/A Runs & Drives YES