1957 FORD CUSTOM 300 4-DOOR SEDAN

OVERVIEW

This 1957 Ford Custom 300 is powered by a Thunderbird 292ci V8 mated to a three-speed manual transmission. Finished in Dresden Blue and Colonial White two-tone over a white vinyl and blue cloth interior, this garage-kept classic is now offered by the seller with an original generator, custom front bumper mirror, owner's manual, copy of original title, Night Prowlers magazine, car show awards, original parts catalogue, interior swatches, maintenance receipts, memorabilia, and clear title.

Highlights

• Original glass, rubber, factory undercoat, and radio 
• Garage kept
• Recipient of multiple car show awards
• Featured in an issue of Night Prowlers magazine 

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a private seller 
• Current location: Colorado 

EXTERIOR

• Dresden Blue and Colonial White two-tone paint 
• Wraparound windshield 
• Custom spiderweb headlight accessory 
• Electric windshield wipers 
• Chrome brightwork 

Updates

• Bumpers have been re-chromed 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 14-inch blue wheels
  • Chrome wheel covers 
• 205/75 Coker Classic whitewall radial tires 

INTERIOR

• White vinyl and blue cloth upholstery 
• Bench seat 
• Column-mounted manual shifter 
• Factory AM radio (inoperable)
• Clock
• Aftermarket Pioneer stereo 
  • AM/FM 
  • Satellite capable 

Updates

• Interior changed from original Starmist chain-grain vinyl and Blue Silver-Dash fabric
• Dashboard has been repainted  

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 120-mph speedometer
  • Temperature
  • Fuel 
• Equus auxiliary gauges 
  • Oil pressure
  • Water temperature
  • Voltage 
• Odometer shows 4,347 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt

Imperfections 

• Odometer functions but does not track miles correctly according to seller 

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• Thunderbird 292ci V8
  • 212 horsepower 
  • 297 lb-ft of torque 
  • 9.1:1 compression ratio 
  • Two-barrel carburetor 
  • Hardened valves
  • Electronic fuel pump

Transmission

• Three-speed manual 

Service History Highlights 

• Engine converted from generator operation to alternator 
• Received regular maintenance

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• Drum brakes 
• Custom glasspack dual exhaust system 

DATA PLATE DECODER 

• BODY, 73B - Ford Custom four-door sedan
• COLOR, CE - Dresden Blue and Colonial White two-tone 
• TRIM, E - Starmist chain-grain vinyl and Blue Silver-Dash fabric 
• DATE, 25F - June 25, 1957
• TRANS, 1 - Three-speed manual 
• AXLE, 3 - 3.70 gears

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS 

• Surface rust on undercarriage components 
• Headliner needs replaced
• Trunk needs repainted
• Original radio is inoperable 
• Odometer functions but does not track miles correctly according to seller 
• Minor blemishes seen on exterior 

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Original generator 
• Custom front bumper mirror
• Owner's manual 
• Copy of original title 
• Night Prowlers magazine 
• Car show awards
• Original parts catalogue 
• Interior swatches
• Maintenance receipts 
• Memorabilia