1957 Ford Thunderbird for sale $45,995
| 1957 Ford Thunderbird $45,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $45,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Concord, NC |
| Details: |
First generation T-birds are all about styleand#44; and this 1957 Ford Thunderbird does it the best. With an unbeatable factory color combinationand#44; amazing interiorand#44; and a rebuilt V8 with only about 100 miles itand#44; this complete package is desire on wheels. One of the worlds most beloved carsand#44; theres just no way to make a 57 Thunderbird look bad. But when you get it rightand#44; they can be downright amazingand#44; and the high-quality finish on this two-seater is a testament to a life well lived. The professional repaint of the factory-correct code-A Raven Black has a near mirror-like quality when the sunshine hits the scooped hood. Its set off with uniform gaps all around (particularly the hard-to-fit doors)and#44; and the optional fender skirts make it look long and sleek. Nice chrome accentuates this 50s iconand#44; and the exhaust still exits neatly through the rear bumper. The bright factory wheel covers with white F-O-R-D centers look greatand#44; and match perfectly with the whitewall tires. Plusand#44; you have the choice between a folding black convertible roof for when weather unexpectedly turns badand#44; or the matching black hardtop with iconic portholes gives it a great coupe silhouette. Red interiors always look fantastic on black cars. In factand#44; the factory-correct Flame Red has so much styleand#44; just looking at this T-bird it radiates like liquid-hot lava ready to overflow the moment you open the door. Style and luxury were the true hallmarks of this classicand#44; and thats why it came with rare features for its timeand#44; like the power windows. Not only do those function perfectlyand#44; but so do other original components like the heat and defrost. Its 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 packageand#44; including the large speedometer prominently in the center. When you open the hoodand#44; youll appreciate seeing nice elements like the pie dish air cleanerand#44; big red blockand#44; and Thunderbird-specific valve covers. But beneath the aesthetics of that great looking engine bay (do you see the date stampsand#44; too!?) is some real substance. This 312 cubic-inch V8 codes back correctly to 1957and#44; but it was rebuilt around 100 miles ago to include hardened valve seatsand#44; bored blockand#44; new pistonsand#44; and a new cam. It inhales deeply through a four-barrel carburetor and exhales with authority through an enhanced dual exhaust system. But this is no muscle car. So while you can get some serious performance out of the three-speed manual transmission; you also have the control to settle into the nice and comfortable ride provided by Fords personal luxury convertible. Complete with owners manualand#44; this is the last year for the first-generation T-bird. And with stunning looks and compete control over the rebuilt V8and#44; this final-year two-person icon is presented in the best way you could ever want. Call today!! |
| Analysis: | Fair Deal, 6.0% below market avg. What's this? |