1957 Ford Thunderbird for sale $34,995
| 1957 Ford Thunderbird $34,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $34,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Details: |
For many fans of the early Thunderbirdand#44; the 57 is the pinnacle of evolution. Learning from the previous two yearsand#44; Ford substantially revised the T-Birdand#44; adding some small finsand#44; enlarging the grille openingand#44; and moving the spare tire back inside the trunk. This lovely Colonial White Bird offers a quality older restorationand#44; a rare 3-speed manual transmissionand#44; two topsand#44; and a true 50s feel. You simply cant go wrong with white paint and a black and white interiorand#44; and this T-Bird is beautifully finished in code E Colonial White (it was originally code Q Thunderbird Bronze with a Colonial White top). Bodywork is quite good thanks to a bare-metal restorationand#44; with straight panels and beautiful attention to detail where it matters: note how neatly the taillight end caps fitand#44; how crisp the character line along the side of the body appearsand#44; and the incredibly tight gaps all around. Somehow the paint shop gave the modern finish a soft shine that looks straight out of the Ford factory in 1957and#44; but with a durability that gives it long-term durability thats still in good shape. Other detailsand#44; such as the turquoise-inlaid Thunderbird badgesand#44; the cool rear bumper with integrated exhaust outletsand#44; and the stainless trim on the fender skirts have all been restored. This is a very clean car thats easy to like. That two-tone black and white interior was restored at the same timeand#44; and it captures the original look in just about every way. Ornate door panels offer machine-turned panels that match the dash and a stylish armrest that gives the cockpit a wrap-around feel. The gauges are probably in original condition and we note that the needle on the tach has fallen off and the speedo isnt workingand#44; but the faces are in good order. The original Town andamp; Country radio lives in the dash and still worksand#44; which is always a pleasant find in a vintage car. Correct black carpets and color-coordinated white seat belts indicate that someone cared about doing this car rightand#44; and as with the bodyworkand#44; fit and finish are nicely done. Overhead theres both a folding convertible top stashed behind the seats as well as the Thunderbirds famous porthole hardtop. In 1957and#44; if you wanted a 3-speed manual transmissionand#44; you got the C-code 292 cubic inch 2-barrel V8and#44; which was rated at 212 horsepower. With good mid-range punch and a flat torque curveand#44; its an easy cruiser with moves more like a muscle car than a luxury car. Up topand#44; theres a traditional chrome air cleaner that inhales through the fully functional hood scoopand#44; Ford Red paint on the blockand#44; and proper Thunderbird finned valve covers that are likely the prettiest ever made. For the most partand#44; its quite stock under the hoodand#44; with notable upgrades such as an Optima battery and a 12-volt alternator hidden down low. The exhaust system is muted yet muscular and theres a fresh gas tank hanging out back so no worries in that regard. The chassis is largely originaland#44; so its not detailed for showand#44; and wears a set of stock steel wheelsand#44; original hubcapsand#44; and 205/75/14 BFGoodrich Silvertown whitewall radials. Iconicand#44; fun to driveand#44; and a solid place to park some cash for a whileand#44; this 57 Thunderbird is everybodys favorite slice of the 1950s. Call today! |
| Analysis: | Good Deal, 29.0% below market avg. What's this? |