D-CODE 1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD

OVERVIEW

This 60,244-mile 1957 Ford Thunderbird is powered by a D-code 312ci Y-block V8 mated to a three-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission. Finished in Raven Black with a white convertible top over a Flame Red vinyl interior, this Thunderbird is now offered by the seller with black hard top, special hard top dolly and carrier, tonneau cover, owners manual, and a clear and transferable registration.

Highlights

• Acquired from Amos Minter Thunderbird Restorations 14 years ago
• Climate-controlled garage kept
• Rarely-driven and detailed often according to seller
• Interior redone with NOS parts 
• Power steering
• Power brakes
• Power windows 
• Dual-exhaust system

Ownership History

• Offered by a registered automobile broker
• Current location: Long Island, New York

EXTERIOR

• Raven Black paint (code AA)
• Black hard top
• White convertible top
• Fender skirts 
• Hood scoop

WHEELS AND TIRES

• 14-inch wheels
  • Ford wheel covers
• New 205/75 Coker Classic whitewall radial tires 

INTERIOR

• Flame Red vinyl interior (code XH)
• Town and Country AM radio
• Power steering
• Floor-mounted automatic shifter
• Padded sun visors
• Power windows

Updates

• Interior professionally re-done with NOS parts

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 140-mph speedometer
  • 5,000-rpm tachometer
  • Temperature
  • Clock
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 60,244 miles
  • Reportedly accurate 

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• D-code 312ci Y-block V8
  • 245 horsepower
  • Rebuilt four-barrel carburetor
  • OEM-looking battery
  • Engine dress-up kit
    • Aluminum ribbed valve covers
    • Chrome-plated air cleaner and oil breather cap 

Transmission

• Three-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic 

Service History Highlights

• Recently received service which included 
  • Replacement of water pump
  • Installation of rebuilt carburetor
  • New fuel pump
  • Installation of re-cored radiator
  • Transmission flushed and adjusted
  • Starter solenoid replaced
• Complete ignition system tune-up
  • Replacement of 
    • Ignition wires
    • Spark plugs 
    • Distributor cap
    • Rotor
    • Points
    • Condenser 
• Engine compartment has recently received a complete detail

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST 

• Power brakes
• Dual exhaust system

Service History Highlights

• New shock absorbers installed 
• Brake system serviced recently
  • New master cylinder installed
  • New wheel cylinders
  • New shoes  
• Wheel alignment performed recently 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• This 1957 Ford Thunderbird is said to be free from any substantial imperfections

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Black hard top
• Special dolly and carrier 
• Owners manual