1957 Ford Thunderbird for sale $39,995
| 1957 Ford Thunderbird $39,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $39,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Details: |
Except for perhaps the 1959 Cadillacand#44; theres no better representative of the flashy 50s than the 1957 Ford Thunderbird. Since pastel colors look best on cars with finsand#44; this one looks period perfect with a coat of Dusk Rose paint and the result is nothing short of jaw-dropping. The ultimate 50s icon? Ill let you decide. The door tag says this is one of those rare original code X Dusk Rose carsand#44; so when it was freshened a few years agoand#44; there was no hesitation in returning it to its original color. Finding one of these that were originally that color can be a challengeand#44; but it pays off with a car that will stand out in a big way among all the blackand#44; redand#44; and white T-Birds at all the shows. The bodywork is certainly worthy of the high-visibility hueand#44; with decent gaps and tight fits throughoutand#44; and zero evidence that this was anything but a cleanand#44; southern Thunderbird. Its now showing some use and ageand#44; but thats not a sin because Thunderbirds remain cars that are best experienced out on the open road. Theres plenty of chrome on this T-Birdand#44; tooand#44; with lovely faux-turquoise inlays on the emblemsand#44; and taillights that really pop against the pink paint. Sureand#44; theres a little bit of wear and tearand#44; but even soand#44; this Bird is more than just prettyand#44; its STUNNING going down the road. The car also received elegant black and white upholsteryand#44; which provides a great compliment to the exterior finish. The seat has a correct two-tone cover with horizontal pleatsand#44; the carpets look recentand#44; and the door panels are in good shape and continue the black and white theme. Long-time readers will know we love the gorgeous details you find inside 2-seat Thunderbirdsand#44; things like the engine-turned panels on the doors and gauge clusterand#44; the beautiful steering wheel with horn ringand#44; and a simplicity of design that isnt trying too hard. It doesnt seem to have any modifications from stockand#44; including the factory gauges that are in good original condition and an AM radio in the dash. When you bought your new Thunderbird in 1957and#44; you could have either a hardtop or soft top at no chargeand#44; but getting both was extraand#44; so after splurging on the pink paintand#44; the original buyer called it quits and settled for just the hardtopand#44; which we think is a smart choice. Check the trunk and youll find a correct mat and a spare tire assembly with jack. The 312 cubic inch Y-block V8 looks great and runs superbly. The list of new components is pretty extensiveand#44; including a new aluminum radiator up front to keep things cool under the harshest conditions. It spins to life quickly thanks to 12-volt electricsand#44; which arrived in 1956and#44; and the Holley 4-barrel carburetor is properly tunedand#44; so it settles into an even idle and pulls the car around with enthusiasm. It wears a proper dress-up kitand#44; which was usually dealer-installedand#44; and it looks great against the bright Ford Red engine enamel. Its also nice to see power steering and power brakesand#44; which make this T-Bird easy to drive for anyone. The undercarriage is very tidyand#44; with satin black paintand#44; a new exhaust systemand#44; and easy cruising 3.00 gears in the rear endand#44; so this Bird is happy just about anywhere. Gorgeous chrome wire wheels now wear 205/75/14 wide whitewall radialsand#44; but until youre behind the wheeland#44; nobody will ever know. Beautiful and rareand#44; this is a very pretty Thunderbird that neatly straddles great to drive and great to show. Call today! |
| Analysis: | Good Deal, 19.0% below market avg. What's this? |