LS-Powered 1957 Ford Thunderbird

This 1957 Ford Thunderbird is powered by a 5.3 liter LS V8 linked to an automatic transmission. Equipment includes an aftermarket air conditioning unit from Vintage Air, disc brakes up front, and air shocks in the rear. This Thunderbird is available in Florida, has acquired 4,500 miles since it was restored, and is offered with a clear title in the seller's name.

This Thunderbird is finished in red with a white removable hardtop and features chrome trim along with the grill in the front and chrome bumpers. The front bumpers include Dagmars on both sides. The upper line of the Thunderbird's fins begins about halfway across the doors and then continues to the end of the car.

The Ford Thunderbird was first introduced on October 22nd, 1954 as a two-passenger vehicle. By the time the 1957 model year came about, the Thunderbird had been restyled. In comparison to the earlier models, the 1957 model sported a longer rear deck, and a spare tire mounted in the trunk instead of resting outside it. This example is equipped with American Racing polished 5-spoke wheels and braking has been upgraded with front discs.

The interior is fitted with red carpeting while the seats, door panels, and visors are white. The dashboard is white on top, red below, and fitted with a machine-turned inlay pattern in the middle of these colors. Aftermarket A/C vents are mounted under the dash with controls located next to the retro-look modern radio.

The instruments are housed in a machine-turned inlay, and include an aftermarket speedometer, water temperature gauge, and voltmeter. The seller states that the car has acquired 4,500 miles since it was restored.

The Thunderbird is powered by a 5.3 liter LS V8 paired with an automatic transmission. The plastic covers mounted over the valve covers have been painted to match the red on the body. Features include power steering and brakes, along with an aluminum radiator with an electric fan.