Vehicle Description
This 1957 Ford Thunderbird (original factory D code V8 T-Bird) is the 2014 AACA National Grand Champion. The No Expense spared, 2 year, full nut & bolt Rotisserie Restoration was completed in 2012. All receipts from the restoration are included with the car along with the Original dealer invoice and Full Marti Report. This Thunderbird is powered by the original 312ci V8 engine with Fordomatic Automatic transmission. It is restored back to correct factory specs as it was originally built. Painted Factory Thunderbird Bronze with the Matching Port-Whole hardtop and Tan Convertible Soft Top. The interior was also completed back to factory spec with Pleated Bronze Vinyl Interior (code XJ). Power brakes. Power steering. All gauges work like they should including the Factory in-dash tachometer & clock. Town & Country Signal Seek Factory AM radio. POS action wipers. Tinted glass. Rear fender Shields (Fender Skirts). 14 Wheels with the correct Wide White Wall tires. Comes with the factory invoice dated May 9th 11AM 1957. This car was built with meticulous attention to detail and it shows. If you are looking for the absolute best for a museum or Private collection, this is it! I decoded the Vin Tag and Trim Tag below. The only way to describe the condition of this car is by stating it is Pristine. Vin Decode for D7FH284242: D: Engine Code - 312ci V8 245hp 332 lb-ft torque 4V Holley Carburetor 3.80 x 3.44 bore and Stroke 9.71: 1 Compression Ratio 7: Model Year - 1957 F: Assembly Plant - Dearborn, Michigan H: Body Style Code - Thunderbird 284242: Consecutive Unit Number Trim Tag Decode: Body 40 - 1957 Color QQ Exterior - Thunderbird Bronze Hard Top - Thunderbird Bronze Trim XJ -Pleated Bronze Vinyl Interior Date 08 E - Manufactured May 8th. Trans 2 - Fordomatic 2-Speed Axle 1 - 3.10 Ratio Original Dealer Invoice from May 9th 11AM 1957: Thunderbird 40 $2373.41 Hardtop No Charge Q Color Eng Dress Kit $15 POS Action Wipers $8 Fordomatic Drive $150 Tinted Glass $22.80 Power Steering $48.45 750 x 14 4 WSW $23.50 Signal Seek Radio $79.60 Heater And Def F A $58.50 Back Up Lights $5.62 Rear Fender Shields $18.75 D and D $432.12 10 Gal Gas 5 PTS AF $2.90 FDAF $13.00 Total Dealer Invoice $3,251.65
