Vehicle Description
Motorcar Studio is pleased to offer this frame-off restored and
highly optioned 1957 Ford Thunderbird. This example is a late-1957
production car and among the last of the first generation "baby
birds" to roll off the line in Dearborn. D-code 312 ci V8 with
factory four barrel; optioned with automatic transmission power
steering power brakes and power windows. Rare Code G non-metallic
Sun Gold very attractive and only available on the late-production
57s. Known history with only three owners from new.Meticulously
restored and correct to the patent plate; panels are straight with
very good gaps and paint quality is excellent. All trim and chrome
has been refinished and looks better than new. New black canvas
convertible top; original factory hard top and full tonneau cover
are also included. The undercarriage is "clean enough to eat dinner
off of" and shows as well as the topside (see photos). While the
body was off the frame the frame was powder coated and all body and
suspension bushings were renewed. Even the leaf springs were
rebuilt with correct fabric dampers between the leaves to eliminate
squeaks.Correct "tuxedo" interior was restored to the same high
standard with seats carpet door panels and dash in like-new
condition. Gauges are restored and working properly as are heater
controls and original town and country radio.Under the hood is the
correct D-code 312 cubic inch V8 fed by a stock four-barrel carb
and mated to a Fordomatic automatic transmission. Highly correct
and very nicely detailed under the hood with all accessories hoses
etc. "in period" and with correct part numbers.Runs and drives as a
new car of its era would and the attention to detail and overall
fit and finish are likely better than when it left the factory in
Dearborn nearly 60 years ago. Shows to a strong #2 standard. Not
pictured but included with the sale are a spare tire jack and
factory hard top (the hard top is in good original but unrestored
condition).An excellent example that would be welcome at a show of
any level.� For more information about this very nicely restored
1957 Ford TBird for sale at Motorcar Studio in Atlanta please call
404-692-5250. Please note that this vehicle is not located in our
showroom but may be shown by appointment in the Atlanta area.