1957 Ford Thunderbird for sale $38,995
| 1957 Ford Thunderbird $38,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $38,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Concord, NC |
| Details: |
Top-downand#44; two-seat motoring is supposed to be the ultimate expression personal luxuryand#44; and this 1957 Ford Thunderbird does that perfectly. Great colorsand#44; two topsand#44; 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. Theres nice panel alignment so you can close the doors with confidenceand#44; fender skirts that follow the contour of the bodyand#44; and a snug-fitting folding roof that looks great with a contrasting black that is as appealing as the whitewall tires. Plusand#44; plenty of chrome keeps this a 50s iconand#44; and the exhaust still exits neatly through the rear bumper. Of course for the ultimate in American Graffiti-style cruisingand#44; theres white removable hardtop with iconic porthole windows. Red interiors always look fantastic on white cars. Thoughtful luxury was a true hallmark of this classicand#44; and so thats 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 windowsand#44; heat/defrostand#44; as well as more modern upgrades like the AM/FM/cassette player that has a bright knob-style appearance. 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 is some real substance. This D-code T-bird correctly has the larger 312 cubic-inch V8and#44; 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 steeringand#44; power brakesand#44; and a three-speed automatic transmissions means Fords personal convertible delivers on its luxury cruising promise. Beautifully executed and priced rightand#44; youve always wanted a white T-bird and this turnkey example has all the right features. But rememberand#44; you are not the only one with Suzanne Somers fantasiesand#44; so hurry up and call today! |
| Analysis: | Good Deal, 21.0% below market avg. What's this? |