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D-CODE 1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD

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D-CODE 1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD

High Bidder: elite01

Highest Bid: $29,200 (USD)

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Location:

Oyster Bay Long Island, New York 11771

Seller:

CMC164

Private Party

Engine:

312ci

Transmission:

Automatic

Odometer:

60,244 (Mi)

Chassis/VIN:

D7FH250301

Carfax:

Not available

Lot Number:

58008123

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Highest Bid: $29,200 (USD)

High Bidder: elite01

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Location:

Oyster Bay Long Island, New York 11771

Seller:

CMC164

Private Party

Engine:

312ci

Transmission:

Automatic

Odometer:

60,244 (Mi)

Chassis/VIN:

D7FH250301

Carfax:

Not available

Lot Number:

58008123

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Vehicle Story

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

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