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1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD

Highest Bid:
$25,500

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1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD

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1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD

High Bidder:  Carguy47

Highest Bid: $25,500 (USD)

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Location:

Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548

Seller:

Engine:

312ci V8

Transmission:

Automatic

Odometer:

81,222 (Mi)

Chassis/VIN:

D7FH179210

Carfax:

Lot Number:

Highest Bid: $25,500 (USD)

High Bidder:  Carguy47

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Location:

Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548

Seller:

Engine:

312ci V8

Transmission:

Odometer:

81,222 (Mi)

Chassis/VIN:

D7FH179210

Carfax:

Lot Number:

64959510

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Vehicle Story

OVERVIEW

This 1957 Ford Thunderbird is powered by a D-code 312 Special V8 mated to a three-speed Fordomatic Drive automatic transmission. Finished in Flame Red over a black and white leather interior, this classic is now offered by the selling dealer with shop manuals, color-matched hardtop, "Classic Thunderbird" license plate frame, and a clear title.

Highlights

  • One owner since 1968
  • Garage-kept
  • Color-matched removable hardtop included 

Ownership History                                                                            

  • Offered by a dealer
  • Current location: Michigan

EXTERIOR

  • Flame Red paint
  • Color-matched removable hardtop  
  • Fender skirts
  • Chrome brightwork

Updates 

  • Exterior color changed from original Bronze (code Q) in 2001 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

  • 14-inch wheels
    • Ford wheelcovers
  • 7.5x14 whitewall tires 

INTERIOR

  • Black and white leather upholstery
  • Bench seat
  • Three-spoke steering wheel
  • Floor-mounted automatic shifter 
  • Updated Pioneer stereo
    • AM/FM
    • Cassette player 

Updates

  • Interior changed from original bronze vinyl (code XJ)

INSTRUMENTS

  • Gauges
    • 140-mph speedometer
    • 5,000-rpm tachometer
    • Temperature
    • Clock
    • Fuel
  • Odometer shows 81,222 miles
    • Title reads mileage exempt

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

  • 312ci V8
    • 245 horsepower
    • Four-barrel carburetor 

Transmission

  • Three-speed Fordomatic Drive automatic

Service History Highlights

  • Original engine replaced with crate engine bought from McDonald Ford in Detroit after current seller took ownership in 1968

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

  • Ball-joint front suspension
  • Rear leaf springs 
  • Power drum brakes
  • Dual exhaust system

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

  • Slight leak in rear differential 
  • Minor chrome pitting seen on steering wheel, steering column, and lower grille trim

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE

  • Shop manuals
  • Color-matched hardtop 
  • "Classic Thunderbird" license plate frame 

VIDEO

  • Seller has included a video of a start-up and walkaround inspection
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Comments & Questions

January 21, 2025
11:41 AM

BID: $25,500

January 21, 2025
11:01 AM

BID: $25,000

January 20, 2025
08:18 PM

BID: $24,000

January 20, 2025
07:39 PM

BID: $22,000

January 20, 2025
07:37 PM

BID: $21,500

January 20, 2025
12:06 PM

BID: $20,000

January 20, 2025
10:50 AM

BID: $19,000

January 20, 2025
09:09 AM

BID: $18,000

January 19, 2025
08:34 PM

BID: $17,500

January 18, 2025
10:21 PM

BID: $17,000

January 18, 2025
09:33 PM

BID: $16,000

January 18, 2025
02:20 PM

BID: $15,000

January 18, 2025
09:39 AM

BID: $13,500

January 18, 2025
09:09 AM

BID: $13,000

January 17, 2025
05:24 PM

@garagekeptmotors – Correct, no soft top. Just the hard top. ...

gorgeous car hope it sells for you thank you

January 17, 2025
11:13 AM
Seller

@Indiepants – Thank you for your insight re winter driving on Michigan roads back then. I drove my ‘68 Cadillac convertible in winter and paid the price. The white leather seats are very classy but show some stains in your photos. Any insight into how that can be addressed? ...

The "stains" that you are seeing I believe are the shadowing from the overhead lights. There is some slight discoloring on the driver seat bottom seat, but I think either scrubbing with simple green or worst you could have it professionally dyed.

January 17, 2025
09:22 AM

BID: $12,500

January 17, 2025
08:06 AM

Thank you for your insight re winter driving on Michigan roads back then. I drove my ‘68 Cadillac convertible in winter and paid the price. The white leather seats are very classy but show some stains in your photos. Any insight into how that can be addressed?

January 17, 2025
06:06 AM
Seller

@Indiepants – As a 50’s Michigan car, rust could be an issue…how is body/underbody rust? ...

Same owner since 1958 and he had multiple cars. This wasn't a car that was driven in the winter. Rear wheel convertibles are typically not driven in the winter, it would be a unicorn sighting!

January 16, 2025
05:29 PM

As a 50’s Michigan car, rust could be an issue…how is body/underbody rust?

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