1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD
1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD
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1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD
High Bidder: Tryon
Current Bid: $12,000 (USD)
Ends In:
End Date:
Location:
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548
Seller:
Engine:
312ci V8
Transmission:
Automatic
Odometer:
81,222 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
D7FH179210
Carfax:
Not available
Lot Number:
64959510
Location:
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548
Seller:
Engine:
312ci V8
Transmission:
Automatic
Odometer:
81,222 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
D7FH179210
Carfax:
Not available
Lot Number:
64959510
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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
BID: $12,000
BID: $10,100
Slight leak in the differential in your response.
@MoleEddie – Soft top comes with car. How bad is the leak. What else is wrong. Carrier available for hard top. ...
Soft top does not come with the car, just the hard top. It doesn't come with a hard top holder, but you can get those pretty cheap on eBay if you wanted one. Your questions was, "how bad is the leak?" What leak are you referring to?
If you checked the photos of the transmission and it has a 14 bolt trans pan in the same shape as a 3 speed Cruise-O-Matic. So you are correct, it is a 3 speed Cruise-O-Matic transmission.
It says 3 speed Fordomatic. I believe Fordomatic is 2 speed. 3 speed is called “Cruiseomatic.” Which is this car?
Soft top comes with car. How bad is the leak. What else is wrong. Carrier available for hard top.