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Ford’s Thunderbird is an example of '50s luxury car motoring when you could buy your very own Personal Luxury Car and drive it wherever you desired. The first generation was introduced for the 1955 model year and was a strict two-seater. Later, T-Birds added a rear seat to increase their appeal to families as well, making the two-seaters rather sought after in the current era. That’s why we’re sure you’re already eyeing this 1957 Ford Thunderbird as your next classic car. The current owner has had it for the past 25-30 years, and it’s in suitably good condition too.
This 1957 Ford Thunderbird comes to you in a black coat, showcasing its timeless design. The rear fins, whitewall tires, and landau windows on the removable white hardtop are all quintessential Thunderbird cues. The current owner says that there’s no soft top, but that can easily be sourced and fitted if required. Wherever you drive this car, its iconic looks will turn heads, as first-generation T-Birds aren’t as common as their later counterparts. Just 53,000 were made over the three-year production run, after all. The bright red interior of this 1957 Ford Thunderbird showcases a lovely Art Deco dashboard, replete with a stylish complement of analog gauges and a push-button radio. There’s a comfortable bench seat for two adults to travel upon, and the current owner discloses that the driver’s side has a few cracks that need attending. Meanwhile, the trunk offers ample cargo capacity and contains a spare wheel too, so that you need not worry about flat tires in the way that modern cars force you to, with their cans of filler and fiddly little electric air pumps.
The Personal Luxury Car was aimed at those who desired to travel long distances in a swift and refined fashion. Hence, this 1957 Ford Thunderbird comes with a potent 312ci Y-block V8 under the hood. Drive is sent to the rear wheels through a an automatic transmission, as befits a luxury car. This particular car is said to have received a rebuild generator, but the original one is available.
1957 Ford Thunderbird
312ci V8
Ford-O-Matic 2-Speed Automatic Transmission
RWD
Black Exterior
Red Interior
White Hard Top
No Soft Top
Rebuilt Generator - Original Generator Available
Spare Tire In Trunk
Front Driver Seat Has A Few Cracks
Current Owner Reports Ownership Over The Last 25-30 Years
Radio
Drum Brakes All Around
Independent Front Suspension w/ Coil Springs
Rear Leaf Springs
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