Vehicle Description
Top-down, two-seat motoring is supposed to be the ultimate
expression personal luxury, and this 1957 Ford Thunderbird does
that perfectly. Great colors, two tops, and plenty of power from
the Y-block V8 make for the ultimate head-turning easy cruiser.
A first generation T-bird rendered in Colonial White has the appeal
of driving around fine China. The graceful color just has a way of
rendering the lines that give this vintage roadster a timeless
elegance. 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. Of course for the ultimate in American
Graffiti-style cruising, there's white removable hardtop with
iconic porthole windows.
Red interiors always look fantastic on white cars. Thoughtful
luxury was a true hallmark of this classic, and so that's why this
very original interior still feels luxurious six decades later. It
remains a great car to hop in anytime thanks to original components
like the power windows, heat/defrost, as well as more modern
upgrades like the AM/FM/cassette player that has a bright
knob-style appearance. It's all displayed in a machine-turned panel
that flows across both doors and the dash. This frames many of the
intricate styling touches such as logo embossed side panels and
red/chrome steering wheel. Beyond that you could see the Ford
Thunderbird was getting serious about competing with the Corvette
with its full gauge package, including the large speedometer
prominently in the center.
When you open the hood, you'll appreciate seeing nice elements like
the pie dish air cleaner, big red block, and Thunderbird-specific
valve covers. But beneath the aesthetics of that great looking
engine bay is some real substance. This D-code T-bird correctly has
the larger 312 cubic-inch V8, and it inhales deeply through a
correct Holley four-barrel carburetor. This gives plenty of
authority to the sound out of the dual exhaust. Power steering,
power brakes, and a three-speed automatic transmissions means
Ford's personal convertible delivers on its luxury cruising
promise.
Beautifully executed and priced right, you've always wanted a white
T-bird and this turnkey example has all the right features. But
remember, you are not the only one with Suzanne Somers fantasies,
so hurry up and call today!