Vehicle Description
1957 Ford Thunderbird For Sale in Fenton, Missouri 63026
Look out classic car enthusiasts! This 1957 Ford Thunderbird is ready to turn heads and steal hearts. This personal luxury car features a sporty yet sophisticated styling that comes dressed to impress with Raven Black paint, complimented by a Lipstick Red interior. Powered by the original, rebuilt 292 Y-Block V-8 engine that is mated with a rebuilt 3-speed manual transmission, this car's finely tuned mechanics feature a Holley 4-Barrell carburetor and manual overdrive. This numbers matching car is original and has spent most of it's life in sunny California. With a detailed frame off restoration this two-door convertible has retained it's beautiful 1957 luster.
The Ford Thunderbird carries and rich and meaningful heritage, with production spanning over eleven generations and still growing. This model car was inspired by, and positioned directly against, the Corvette. Ford billed the vehicle as a personal luxury car and placed a greater emphasis on the car's comfort and convenience features rather than it's inherent sportiness. In 1957 the Thunderbird was revised and came with a reshaped bumper, a larger grille and tail fins, as well as larger tail lamps. The instrument panel was also restyled with round gauges in a single pod. These tweaks led to record-breaking sales and secured the Thunderbird's foothold within the automotive market.
This 1957 Ford Thunderbird comes with options and features that are highly appealing to any true appreciator of quality classic antiquities. It comes with true wire spoke wheels as well as the original steel rims, hub caps, and fender skirts. The engine, transmission, rear-end, and interior are all original. It has a hard top with port holes and a soft convertible top that is stored behind the seat. With a snap on Tonto cover the interior can remain protected from the sun.
This '57 Thunderbird has been very well maintained. It has never been smoked in and has always been garage kept. It looks, runs, and drives great! This is a must see/drive vehicle because you will not find another 1957 Thunderbird Convertible with matching numbers in this condition for the price. Call today for more information on how you can get behind the wheel of this iconic classic gem!!!
