1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD
1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD
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1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD
High Bidder: Tryon
Current Bid: $17,000 (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: $17,000
BID: $16,000
BID: $15,000
BID: $13,500
BID: $13,000
@garagekeptmotors – Correct, no soft top. Just the hard top. ...
gorgeous car hope it sells for you thank you
@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.
BID: $12,500
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?
@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!
As a 50’s Michigan car, rust could be an issue…how is body/underbody rust?
@Howell57 – Is there a Reserve on this car? TKX! ...
Yes there is a reserve, a "no reserve" would be too risky for a car this nice.
Is there a Reserve on this car? TKX!
@Roadie1967 – no soft top ...
Correct, no soft top. Just the hard top.
no soft top
@MoleEddie – Slight leak in the differential in your response. ...
It is wet around the differential, but nothing on the floor. Would recommend a new differential seal and shaft seal.
@MoleEddie – Where is the car located? ...
Car is located at our shop in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Where is the car located?
BID: $12,000
BID: $10,100