1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE

OVERVIEW

This 1957 Ford Thunderbird is powered by a numbers-matching D-code Thunderbird Special 312ci V8 mated to a three-speed Fordomatic automatic transmission. Finished in PPG Butternut Yellow over a Pleated Colonial vinyl interior, this completely restored and highly original T-Bird is now offered by the selling dealer with a color-matched removable hardtop, binder of receipts, disassembly photos, and a clear title.

Highlights

• 360 miles driven since complete restoration in 2024
• Rebuilt, numbers-matching drivetrain 
• Power options include steering, windows, and drum brakes 

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a dealer
• Current location: Arizona 

EXTERIOR

• PPG Butternut Yellow paint 
• Color-matched hardtop with porthole 
• White convertible top 
• Hood scoop
• Wrap-around windshield 
• Driver-side chrome mirror 

Updates

• Exterior changed from the original Inca Gold and Colonial White two-tone paint 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 14-inch Coker wire wheels 
• 205/75 Coker Classic whitewall radial tires 

INTERIOR

• Pleated Colonial vinyl upholstery
• Bench seat
• Floor-mounted automatic shifter
• Power windows
• Power steering
• Aftermarket Classic Car Stereo radio
  • AM/FM
  • Bluetooth compatible  

Updates

• Interior has been changed from the original Plated Raven and Colonial two-tone vinyl upholstery 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 140-mph speedometer
  • 5,000-rpm tachometer
  • Clock
  • Coolant temperature
  • Fuel level
  Odometer shows 360 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• D-code Thunderbird Special 312ci V8
  • 245 horsepower 
  • 332 lb-ft of torque 
  • 9.7:1 compression ratio 
  • Four-barrel carburetor 
  • Pertronix distributor 

Transmission

• Three-speed Fordomatic automatic 

Service History Highlights

• Engine was rebuilt in 1999 and not driven until 2024 according to the seller 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• Power drum brakes 
• Dual exhaust system 

TRIM TAG DECODER 

• BODY, 40 - Two-door, two-passenger convertible 
• COLOR, YE - Inca Gold and Colonial White paint 
• TRIM, XA - Pleated Raven Vinyl and Pleated Colonial Vinyl

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

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

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Binder of receipts 
  • From 2000-2020
• Disassembly photos 
• Color-matched hardtop