Vehicle Description
Top-down, two-seat motoring is supposed to be the ultimate
expression personal luxury, and this 1957 Ford Thunderbird does
that perfectly. But with a manual transmission and a four-barrel on
the Y-block V8, this pristinely white roadster might also have a
slightly more sinister side.
One of the world's most beloved cars, there's just no way to make a
'57 Thunderbird look bad. But when you get it right, they can be
downright amazing. So the high-quality finish on this two-seater is
a testament to a life well lived. The professional application of
the code-E Colonial White has a hard shine the factory could never
have made nearly 60 years ago. Now when sunshine hits the scooped
hood, there is a deep luster that makes you want to treat this car
like it was made of porcelain. But more than looking great, all the
details of what make a good T-bird are in place,. There's nice
panel alignment so you can close the doors with confidence, fender
skirts that follow the contour of the body, and a snug-fitting
folding roof that looks great with a contrasting black that is as
appealing as the whitewall tires. Plus, plenty of chrome keeps this
a '50s icon, and the exhaust still exits neatly through the rear
bumper. There's even a fantastic set of 14-inch wire wheels to cap
off the premium image.
Red interiors always look fantastic on white cars. Thoughtful
luxury was a true hallmark of this classic, and that's why the
white tuck-n-roll seat inserts in the seats will make the interior
and exterior looks seamless when you drive with the top down.
There's even an upgrade to an AM/FM/CD player so you can listen to
much more modern tunes in this very vintage ride. But besides great
accommodations, this Thunderbird does have a bit of an aggressive
side. The machine-turned panel that flows across both doors and the
dash always looks performance-oriented, but when it's combined with
the large cue ball shifter, it feels downright speedy from behind
the wheel. Plus, you could see Ford was getting serious about
competing with the Corvette with its full gauge package, including
tach.
The larger D-code 312 cubic-inch V8 was a nice option in '57. Items
like the new radiator, ignition system, blower motor, and power
steering unit all tell you this received the right maintenance over
the years. But when it comes time to park this T-bird and show it
off, you'll be glad it has the factory dress-up kit with finned
valve covers and the pie dish chrome air cleaner. The drive home
will be just as exciting. The V8 inhales deeply through a Holley
four-barrel carburetor and exhales with authority through a newer
stainless steel dual exhaust system. While you can get some serious
power out of the V8, especially with the control of the three-speed
manual transmission, this easily settles into the nice and
comfortable ride provided by Ford's personal luxury
convertible.
This is a beautiful Thunderbird that represents the last of the
classic early two-seaters. So when you can find one like this that
drives great and is beautifully finished, then you know you want to
be the first in line to grab it up. Call today!!!