1957 Ford Thunderbird

Description

With soldiers returning home from the Second World War desiring a sporty European style of automobile, both Ford and General Motors quickly started plans to design and manufacture one. While General Motors was first to introduce the Corvette, Ford followed suit, introducing the Thunderbird in 1955. Ford referred to it as “the brainchild of two men,” Louis D. Crusoe and George Walker who first sold the Blue Oval on the idea of a “true Ford sports car.” The final year of the sleek “Baby Bird” generation, 1957 models were offered with a redesigned front fascia, along with more pronounced rear fins to accentuate the curb appeal of this classic sports car. This attractive styling was paired with a selection of V8 power plants, all of which helped the Thunderbird vastly outsell the Corvette in the 1950s before the model name would live on through eleven generations.

Highlights

• The final, most popular year of “Baby Bird” generation, powered by a 312 cu-in V8 complete with engine dress-up kit

• Authentic example with matching chassis and body tags 

• Wears an older body-off restoration completed to a high standard

• Beautiful exterior styling finished in a Raven Black paint job complimented by chrome wire wheels with optional rear fender skirts

• Neatly contrasting two-tone Black and White vinyl interior 

• Equipped with both a white pinpoint soft top and a body-color porthole hardtop

• Well preserved since restoration, this Thunderbird is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing 5,921 miles at the time of cataloging, however, the true mileage is unknown

Features

• Removable body-color porthole hardtop 

• Chrome front and rear bumpers

• Nice chrome exterior trim

• Ford-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission

• Floor-mounted gear selector

• Ford Swift Sure power brakes

• Manual roll-up windows

• Three-spoke steering wheel

• Upgraded cassette stereo

• Dual sun visors

• Seat belts

• Stewart-Warner under-dash gauge package (water temperature, amperes, oil pressure) 

• Looped rayon carpets

• Locking glovebox

• Burtex trunk liner

• Centered trunk antenna 

• Slanted tail fins

• Radial white wall tires

• Optional heater with defroster

Known Imperfections

• Some paint bubbles present on the underside of the hood

Included 

• Spare

• Jack 

Ownership History

While little is known about this Thunderbird’s history, it is presented as a nicely restored example worthy of continued preservation. 

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Car Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner for this vehicle.

Contact: Donnie Gould Phone: 954.647.0779 email: donnie.gould@broadarrowgroup.com

Optional vehicle service contract available for $750. Learn more about the program here.

Sales Tax Notice to Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia Bidders:  Because this car is located in Florida, Hagerty Marketplace may be required to collect and remit Florida sales tax on your purchase, even if you plan to register it outside of Florida.  Unlike most other states, the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia may not provide a full credit against sales taxes paid to Florida.  For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Florida that are sold to residents of another state.