Vehicle description
STK 4087 1957 Ford Thunderbird The Thunderbird was introduced in 1955 as a 'Personal Car of Distinction". The original Gen 1 design was built for three years, benefiting from performance and cosmetic upgrades each year. The 1957 T'Bird was a sales success with over 21,000 units delivered. This fully restored (2008) '57 Thunderbird has been possessed by the current owner for 15 years and is a stunning example of that first generation model. The T'bird is striking with a professional re-spray of Coral Sand (code Z) accented by the newly designed front/rear fascias, rear fender skirts, excellent chrome and wide-white radials mounted on steel wheels w/factory wheel covers. A removable Colonial White 'porthole' hardtop is paired with a new manual black soft top. The interior was carefully restored with new pleated Raven/Colonial White upholstery. Door cards, dash and carpeting are all in very good condition. A beautifully redesigned '57 instrument cluster with round gauges accents the seating area. Features include a 'deep-dish' telescopic wheel, power seat, power windows and factory AM radio - it is a very cool space. The detailed engine compartment appears to be virtually original. Power is furnished by what is said to be a matching-numbers Thunderbird 312ci Y-block (D code) rated at 245hp. It is said to have never required a rebuild and is fitted with the factory 'Engine Dress-up Kit' that adds an over-sized air cleaner assembly and chrome/cast accents. The original Holley 'teapot' carburetor has been replaced with a modern Holley 4-barrel that is mounted on the factory manifold. Factory exhaust manifolds have been retained and electrics are managed by a 12V generator system. This Y-block is backed by a 2-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission and original differential gearing was 3.70:1. The clean chassis is equipped with power steering, manual drum brakes and a new fuel tank. This classic Coral Sand Thunderbird belongs in your collection. ALL VEHICLES SOLD "AS IS".