1957 Ford Thunderbird

VIN: C7FH394799

$55,000

Sold

1957 Ford Thunderbird

Seller details

  • Auction

    Mecum Auctions

  • Location

    Kissimmee, FL; US

  • Event date

    Jan 15 - Jan 24, 2016

  • Lot

    F67

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    C7FH394799

  • Body style

    Convertible

  • Engine Type

    V8

  • Horsepower

    212

  • Induction

    1x2bbl

  • Generation

    1955-1957 Ford Thunderbird

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

292/212hp, automatic, aftermarket radio, wide whitewall tires, engine dress up kit, wire wheels, rear fender skirts.

Condition

Paint is good. Brightwork is slightly dull. The engine is good, clean and detailed. Interior is good with slight wear. Soft top has been replaced but has tears on both sides where it folds into the car. Underbody is clean with few signs of wear. Base equipment and basic condition. Restored a while ago and driven regularly.

Market commentary

Sold here in 2015 for $35,640, appropriate for a driver quality car with the two-barrel 292. The market for T-Birds hasn't moved significantly since then, so the seller should be thrilled with this generous result after peddling it at Mecum in Dallas last September with a bid of $55,000 and at Chicago a month later where the bidding stopped at $45,000. It took a while for the message to sink in and avarice be tempered with reality and the consignor wisely accepted the money on offer here.

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